295 transducers

 I now this has been a topic for a while now but I would like to no what transducers other are running in small boats on there 295  other than the r399/299 as they are getting hard to get hold of these days though would be my first option. Was thinking 38 3 kW but not sure which one is better in a 6 m boat and has to be able to shoot though the hull. Other option is the 82b but don't no if the 2 kW be powerful enough to hit 500+ at trolling speeds any info will be much appreciated as I don't want to spend the $ and not be able to look for ground while chasing billfish otherwise I'd just stick with my 585 cheers

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 im running a 2kw 50-bl 12hr

Tue, 2016-05-24 07:23

 im running a 2kw 50-bl 12hr 50khz and a 200b-8b on my 295 and im pretty happy with it. only had it up too 400m+ and it was still reading clear as day light. i was picking up clear bottom in average conditions 300m at 20kotts

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 Cheers for that mate that

Tue, 2016-05-24 07:28

 Cheers for that mate that the sort of info I'm looking for seen heaps of shots when people are drifting but moving is a hole different ball game

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 Come out on my boat Matt, I

Tue, 2016-05-24 08:36

 Come out on my boat Matt, I have the 3kw 38 and 2kW 200.  You can see what it can do.

Also I would talk to Tim Carson, he has done heaps of research and testing of transducers on boats of your size.

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 I have a CM 599 L/H on a

Tue, 2016-05-24 08:38

 I have a CM 599 L/H on a 20ft ally cat side mounted on a pole. Can dodge along at 13knts and see everything that needs to be seen up to 800m.

 

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Ive got a 2kw 50bl-24hr which

Tue, 2016-05-24 12:14

Ive got a 2kw 50bl-24hr which has been sitting in the shed too long so happy to sell if you go with that option

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Matt

Tue, 2016-05-24 15:25

 Matt, like Shane said , talk to Tim. He will have some solid feedback to help you 

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 I've got a Airmar R209

Tue, 2016-05-24 15:30

 I've got a Airmar R209 sitting in she shed i would sell also although probs a touch big for a 6m boat.

http://www.airmartechnology.com/uploads/brochures/R209.pdf

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 Cheers Shane will be keen to

Tue, 2016-05-24 16:21

 Cheers Shane will be keen to have a look at that mate will have to catch up and let me now about your trip back at work again now so I'll give you a call when I'm coming back. Also been cheating to tim a fair bit he is getting the 82b this week so I'll see how that goes. Thanks for the info guys I'll shoot you a pm milsey could be keen on that. Dbz I think that might be a bit under gunned for what I'm trying to achieve 

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