Upgrading my transducer, need some advice.
Submitted by bushman on Sun, 2010-01-31 09:09
Hi All - I am looking to upgrade my GPS/Sounder transducer to a new 1kw one. Does anybody know if it will compatible with older model sounders? The new transducer and the old sounder are the some brand (Furuno) but my sounder is about 8 years old. It is a Furuno GP1650F, it has a 50/200kHz dual function and the existing transducer is 600W. Any tips or advice much appreciated.
Wreckless
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Bushman
Unlikely.
You need to read the specs in your manual but you will probably find that your unit is 600w max; a 1kw wont work beyond 600w.
Stay tuned because I might have a used Furuno FCV 585 with a 1kw in-hull transducer for sale soon.
Mick