Zozza 293 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hi all, So do I have this correct those of you that eat this chart plotter / nmea / transducer stuff for breakfast. I am thinking of splashing out on a B&G Vulcan, which has the following: "Sonar Compatibility: Integrated CHIRP / DownScan / ForwardScan. Single 9 Pin Xsonic Connector" If I want a in-hull transducer, which I do as I hate holes in my hull - is this the correct Airmar purchase, being the: "Airmar P79-9N 600W 50/200 kHz In-Hull Depth Only Plastic Transducer Navico 9-Pin xSonic"? I know this is probably laughably simple for you electronic geeks, but for someone who just wants the effing thing to work when you flip the switch, the world of matching in-hull depth sounders to chart plotters seems unnecessarily bizarre and confusing to me. Anyway, thanks anyone in advance who can confirm. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 The person to buy from and ask those questions to is IT. He sells and installs the B&G gear and will be able to give you the advice on which transducer to use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 955 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 this is useful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 398 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Hope your hull is solid glass with no voids Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,234 Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Just order it with your Vulcan. Better to use a DST800, or 810, then you get depth, speed and temp from same transducer/through hull, but yes, needs a hole in hull. That is no issue if done correctly. You wont get the best info a Vulcan can give without boat speed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 293 Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Cheers fellas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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