Garmin Marine Webinars: Choosing the Correct Garmin Transducer

[@michaelpatrick6840]

I bought my first fish finder in 1984. I think depth finder is a more accurate term. I’m also a fresh water fisherman. The info discussed is awesome, but it can be confusing too. However, I would add that those of you who are getting you first unit or upgrading from a basic model is that to truly understand this info you have to get out on the water and really use your unit in different modes and settings. “A” scope can really help you literally stay on top of fish. Zoom functions can help you figure out or see exactly what the structure is that you’re looking at. If you want to get the most out of your unit, do more than turn it on. Great info, thanks for sharing.

[@kojevry3909]

hi, i already bought garmin 923xsv for my grady 330 express. what transducer should i buy to active all fiture on garmin 923 xsv ?

[@davidking1501]

I have zero need for sonar to look for fish and i do mean zero at the moment but i do have a need for the 50 feet catamaran that i am proposing to buy and will need sonar at night sailing for the function of side view, under hull depth & forward collision . Have been suggested and you have covered this well with one transducer on each hull and probable duel 16 inch screens at the helm and similar at the workstation. I am still concerned about running to many functions on two screens such as diesel burn per hour, radar, sonar plotter instruments, bow cameras or is it best to have separate instruments for wind direction and other smaller instrument

[@duanetheurer681]

I have just purchased a World Cat 250DC. I plan on doing some offshore fishing and scuba diving. I am very interested in installing the 8612xsv. What transducers should I consider? Do I need dual transducers since it is a catamaran?

[@GarminInt]

Hi Duane. I would recommend calling our marine support team at the following link: bit.ly/GarminContact-US They'll be able to talk with you about which options are available. -MR

[@daveengstrom9250]

The "chine" is where the bottom meets the side of the boat. What you are calling a chine are actually lifting strakes.

[@ADiversLife]

I need a transducer that would be going on a World Cat 290DC. I want a through hull but don't want to cut a big hole in the boat. I am more interested in a 2D and 3D image of the bottom as it would be used for diving and discovery. This is for salt water. What can you recommend and where best to place it? I was planning on buying a Garmin 8600 (main chart plotter) and a second Garmin (smaller) for a tower station. Thank you.

[@GarminInt]

Hi there! I'd recommend contacting our marine support team at the following link: bit.ly/GarminContact-US They'll be able to take a closer look at the boat specifications for you. -MR

[@saltydogsays]

I need a recommendation for a chartplotter/transducer combination for a CAL 30 Sail Boat, I prefer an in hull transducer.

[@GarminInt]

Hi there! Are you boating primarily in fresh water or salt water? What is the overall size of the display you're interested in? -MR

[@saltydogsays]

@@GarminInt - primarily salt water and six inches plus on the display.

[@GarminInt]

I would recommend an ECHOMAP 74 or 94 with a GT-15IH transducer. -MR

[@cmacedo1177]

Hello, I have a 1222xsv touch, is the GT56UHD compatible? whats the difference between 56 and 51?

[@GarminInt]

Hi there! The GTUHD is not compatible with the GPSMAP 1222xsv. The difference is that the 56 has the UHD frequency capabilities. -MR

[@bencomo92]

I fish both at 200-300m deep, as well as 15-30m. What configuration would you recommend? Looking for a new purchase combined with a UHD 95SV

[@GarminInt]

Hi Oscar, For the UHD 95sv, I'd recommend the GT56 transducer. -MR

[@pierreb4524]

Just got a GT56UH as part of a ECHOMAP UHD 74svG, Will this transducer work in Salt water, mostly at less then 200 ft dept?

[@GarminInt]

Hello Pierre, Yes, the transducer will work in saltwater at those depths. -MR

[@steveluikart6960]

I have an ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv with a GT54 UHD and want to add a GT15M-IH. Will these be compatible?

[@GarminInt]

Hi Steve, these transducers can't be paired because there would be an interference between the sonar frequencies. Please let me know if I can hep with anything else. -MR

[@starview00]

So much great info here. Thanks!

[@michaelfox7601]

so i have a 16 degree dead rise at transom i want the best chirp, side in approxomalty 80 to 120 foot of water. im assuming i would use 8612xsv with b175 high and g51m transom is this the best possible option for me to get the best salt water fishing

[@GarminInt]

Hello Michael, Please get in touch with our Marine Support Experts at the following link, so they can review all available options for you and help you pick what's best. bit.ly/GarminContact-US -MR

[@michaelfox7601]

@@GarminInt i have been tying to reach anyone at garmin for a month with no luck is there anyone else i can speak to. great video learned alot have some more questions. i see that you can use 2 transducers on same screen with the 8612sxv units so if i understand this if i used a b175h and a gt51 i would have frequency on chirp reported all on same page from 85 khz to 210khz with a total beam angle of 24 - 14 with the 10-6 h overlaying info is this correct? i really like the idea of gt54uhd to get better clearer images on side and down . i know you said 20to30% reduction in depth so that would be 140ft on 1200khz . is that including the depth of water meaning if im in a 100` ill only see 40` of structure each side?if that wont work maybe the gt50m tm dont need anything past 120ftdepth so looking for better resolution. back to the b175h my concern is the narrow beam which im sure will give me best bottom image but only around 9` of coverage is pretty small.and the hw is like 44` which is to wide to narrow in on snapper and grouper .kind of a pickle but need to make a decision and want the best i can get..im all ears hoping for help. ill also try again to reach someone at email you provided.maybe i can change the second unit from a 8612 to a 8612 xsv also and run a third on that alone? but would have overlaping frequency as i have no need for a low so would do a b175m or another gt unit????

[@GarminInt]

Hello Michael, I would recommend calling our marine support team at the following link: bit.ly/GarminContact-US They'll be able to speak with you and discuss transducer availability options with you. -MR

[@pmaertens]

I have a Garmin Echomap Plus 97SV and I would like to know what transducer come in the box with it ?

[@GarminInt]

Hi there! It includes a GT51 transducer. -MR

[@sbrown089]

is it possible to use a traditional thru hull transducer (8 pin) with a striker vivid 4cv. The unit has a (4 pin) setup. I realize a converter wire can be purchased but has anyone actually had success with this setup?

[@GarminInt]

Hi Sean, yes it is possible with an eight pin to four pin adapter cable. The adapter cable is available at the following link: ms.spr.ly/6058VZKTG -MR

[@banyatphumyeam6853]

is it possible to install in hull transduser on aluminum hull? if it possible, which one is suitable to garmin gpsmap 1022 xsv? thanx

[@GarminInt]

Hello Banyant, an in-hull transducer will not work through an aluminum hull. -MR

[@banyatphumyeam6853]

Garmin thanks

[@krkabob]

Is Panoptix jut for fresh water

[@GarminInt]

Hello Kirk, The Panoptix Livescope System can be used in both fresh water and salt water. It has a maximum depth of 200 feet, both forward and down. -MR

[@hatembenali6661]

french traduction pls