What model of transducer for Lowrance Chirp 5 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Murray · 10-05-2015, 06:46 PM

My outback is probably one of the originals.........super old but still a great platform. That said, it does not have the lowrance ready config so I will have to customize transducer mount. Lowrance highly recommended 50/200 per my fishing in LJ. They inferred that salt water requires the power of the 50 even at typical LJ depths. Was thinking on open water config but am concerned with the transducer becoming a kelp magnet. Understand a wet mount inside the yak may be the way to go. Thought I read that a 50/200 wet mount negatively affected the results somehow so would appreciate any input from those who are using that configuration. Want to max out my results with the best possible transducer mount so am all ears to suggestions. Thanks all.

Mtobolsky · 10-05-2015, 07:39 PM

Definitely check the web site. The HDI 50/200 is the way to go, not just for depth but salinity affects the read hence their suggestion. I've got a hds12 gen 3 and has down imaging processor in the head unit. Make sure the chirp elite has the ability to process down imaging you will need a module as well. Call Lowrance and ask them. +1 (800) 628-4487. The HDI 50/200 is $199 which isn't bad and can be epoxied to the inside of your boat, keep in mind temp and imaging is moderately affected when the transducer is not in the water.

When I got my unit I accidentally got the 83/200 transducer and am replacing with the 50/200 the former is NOT optimized for the Britney deep.... All and all call them, they will give you good info and it won't take long.

Good luck

Murray · 10-05-2015, 10:02 PM

Lowrance suggested getting the xd50/200/455/800 transducer. Believe the 455/800 is freq for down scan imaging. Do I need to purchase any other components?

10-05-2015, 06:46 PM	#1
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	My outback is probably one of the originals.........super old but still a great platform. That said, it does not have the lowrance ready config so I will have to customize transducer mount. Lowrance highly recommended 50/200 per my fishing in LJ. They inferred that salt water requires the power of the 50 even at typical LJ depths. Was thinking on open water config but am concerned with the transducer becoming a kelp magnet. Understand a wet mount inside the yak may be the way to go. Thought I read that a 50/200 wet mount negatively affected the results somehow so would appreciate any input from those who are using that configuration. Want to max out my results with the best possible transducer mount so am all ears to suggestions. Thanks all.

10-05-2015, 07:39 PM	#2
Mtobolsky Loves his member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 122	Definitely check the web site. The HDI 50/200 is the way to go, not just for depth but salinity affects the read hence their suggestion. I've got a hds12 gen 3 and has down imaging processor in the head unit. Make sure the chirp elite has the ability to process down imaging you will need a module as well. Call Lowrance and ask them. +1 (800) 628-4487. The HDI 50/200 is $199 which isn't bad and can be epoxied to the inside of your boat, keep in mind temp and imaging is moderately affected when the transducer is not in the water. When I got my unit I accidentally got the 83/200 transducer and am replacing with the 50/200 the former is NOT optimized for the Britney deep.... All and all call them, they will give you good info and it won't take long. Good luck

10-05-2015, 10:02 PM	#3
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Lowrance suggested getting the xd50/200/455/800 transducer. Believe the 455/800 is freq for down scan imaging. Do I need to purchase any other components?