Top_Cat

Jim,

Any input on the new TM260 and TM270W ducers yet?
When do you think they will be available?

yachtjim

These are due out in the Spring. Should be a big hit and really make 1kW power a real option on many boats.

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Top_Cat

Thank you and Merry Xmas !

nicktg

Any updated news on these?

yachtjim

All I've heard is they should be about $60 cheaper than the equivalent thru-hull. No idea on a shipping date other than "this spring". You know how that goes.

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Nozzlehog

Jim,

I called today to try and discuss my options for upgrading my fish finder. I live in Alaska, have a 22' hardtop aluminum Weldcraft w/ 225 Honda OB. We do a lot of shrimping in Prince WIlliam Sound and my current Garmin GPSMAP 520 constantly loses the bottom right around 500 - 600 feet, right when I need it to set my pots.

I know I need to upgrade. Currently I am slightly leaning towards the Furuno FCV620. Do you think I need a 1KW transducer to get down to 1000' consistently? Or will a better 600W unit with the standard 500 W Furuno transducer do the trick? Should I wait for the new TM260 1KW unit from Airmar or is there another 1000W transducer option?

I currently have a standard transom mount. Will a good high power TM unit and finder do what I need or should I spend the money for a SS thru hull unit?

And finally, if I spend approximately $1600 for something like the FCV620 and a 1000W transducer, is there another 1000W unit that I shouldl ook at to upgrade the whole electronics package, GPS, sonar, mapping?

You see why I called - I need help!

Thanks!
Pete the Nozzlehog

Nozzlehog

Nozzlehog from Alaska again. Here is a more specific compare and contrast question from your BOE website:

Furuno GP1850WF 7GPS/WAAS Chart Plotter Fishfinder
BOE Price $1569
paired with a 1000W transducer Part #: 525TID-TMD
BOE Price:$521.63
Est. total $2090

or

Furuno FCV620
BOE Price $725
paired with a 1000W transducer Part #: 525TID-TMD
BOE Price:$521.63
Est total $ 1246

or

Furuno FCV620
BOE Price $725
paired with a 1000W transducer Part #: 525STID-PWD
BOE Price:$104.91
Est total $830

Thanks!

yachtjim

In water deeper than 900' you will be best served with a 1kW FF and a 1kW ducer. Any 600W units are going to be at their limits at those depths. The narrower cone on the 1kW ducer matched to the 600W FCV-620 would get you deeper, but is still not ideal. Spend a little more and get a Furuno FCV-585 and a 1kW ducer, then use your garmin unit for GPS only.

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Nozzlehog

Jim,

I just ordered the FCV-585 as recommended, I will do the install while waiting on the transducer. Can you bump Airmar and see if they have anything more exact on the ship date for the TM260?

Thanks!
Nozzlehog Pete from Alaska

yachtjim

Nozzle, I have been hearing "any day now" for a while.

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Nozzlehog

Jim,

I was able to figure out the arrangement so I will be keeping the Furuno FCV585. It is what I wanted and need to get deep in Alaskan waters. Next year I will upgrade to a Garmin 208 or 5208 for my GPS.

So - you said Airmar was getting close on shipping the TM20? I am ready to plunk down the $$$ when they do!

Let me know via this or e-mail me direct.

Pete the Nozzlehog from Alaska

yachtjim

Hi Pete, I have your emails too. I think I'll be able to take orders for these at the end of the month.

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