HDS 5...where to buy one

[jorluivil]

[QUOTE=Deamon;149654]Hey Jorge, which transducer is everyone using...thru hull or in-hull? Jim

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I've been on the internet for two weeks now looking for sale's, so far all I've found is $649 for the gps/sonar unit with the 83/200 transducer and $749 for the gps/sonar unit with 50/200 transducer.QUOTE]

I considered buying the unit without the transducer and getting one of the Airmar units but I have two dilemmas that I'm dealing with.
1. The outback does not have many, if any, areas that are flat enough to support a thru hull transducer. I'm sure its possible to install one but..........see #2
2. I plan on getting rid of my outback and getting a PA so buying a $175 thru hull transducer would not make any sense, I'd have to sell the kayak with the transducer.

[ful-rac]

Talk to matt about the jimmyz plumbers putty installation, you know he swears by it!

Just get the 50/200 skimmer...putty that mofo for now.... and then take it off and bolt that sucker on to your new 2013 PA14...easy!

[danjor]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Jim, I am using the (cut) thru hull one by Airmar but would not recommend it. They all seem to have the same problem with the connector on the end. It does not connect solidly with the wire sheathing. The sheathing will slip out of the connector and allow water to corrode the connections. They come with a 2 year warranty, but you just about have to take them to court to get them to honor it. Anybody using one right now, I would suggest that you goop the wire to connector connection. It is a bummer, because the transducer provides a sleek, solid uninterrupted water connection.

Good to know. I recently got one of these transducers and have not installed it yet. Will goop it to keep it water tight and from slipping.

[ful-rac]

Make sure when your disconnecting the transducer plug, what ever you do, dont pull on the wire, pull on the plug. Watch the wirethat goes into the plug, make sure it doesnt separate!

[danjor]

Originally Posted by ful-rac

Make sure when your disconnecting the transducer plug, what ever you do, dont pull on the wire, pull on the plug. Watch the wirethat goes into the plug, make sure it doesnt separate!

Will do! Excited to install and use it on my new HDS 7 considering the best finder I have used is a elite 4 this should be a major improvement! Unfortunately still have not got time to install it and go out yet

[dwntwnall4u]

Maybe selling mine. 50/200khz

[Deamon]

Originally Posted by dwntwnall4u

Maybe selling mine. 50/200khz

pm sent

[gear junkie]

Just picked it up and West Marine does in fact have the specific rebate form for this deal. Giddyup.