Airmar B-260 for Furuno???

[Fishin Fool]

Boat 31' Contender FA
Dual Furuno NavNet II's
Black Box #BBFF1

Current Transducer B-45 Airmar
http://www.airmartechnology.com/uploads/brochures/B45.pdf

I am looking at purchasing the Airmar B-260 transducer and need to replace my current one which is fiberglassed flush mounted in the bottom of the V in my hull.
http://www.airmartechnology.com/uploads/CatalogPages/cat_83.pdf

I know the B-45 is larger and heavier, am I going to have any problems mounting it the same way, making the hole larger and deeper?
http://www.airmartechnology.com/uploads/InstallGuide/17-008-05.pdf

I want it through hull design as it includes a temperature sensor.

Thanks In Advance!!!

[Hooligan]

Boat 31' Contender FA
Dual Furuno NavNet II's
Black Box #BBFF1

Current Transducer B-45 Airmar
http://www.airmartechnology.com/uploads/brochures/B45.pdf

I am looking at purchasing the Airmar B-260 transducer and need to replace my current one which is fiberglassed flush mounted in the bottom of the V in my hull.
http://www.airmartechnology.com/uploads/CatalogPages/cat_83.pdf

I know the B-45 is larger and heavier, am I going to have any problems mounting it the same way, making the hole larger and deeper?
http://www.airmartechnology.com/uploads/InstallGuide/17-008-05.pdf

I want it through hull design as it includes a temperature sensor.

Thanks In Advance!!!

Jim Mair over at Boemarine can most certainly answer that for you.

His # is 866.735.5926 ext. 104

[offshore]

If your Contender is like mine the original transducer was glassed in at the factory similar to a pocket mount with the only difference being it was glassed in permanently. It was quite a job getting it out but I eventually removed mine with a little persistance!!!! And a big Hammer. I would guess your transducer is straight down in the bilge access.
After I removed mine I installed a B-260 in a pocket mount. Many folks are afraid to put holes in their boat but I can tell you that you will be surprised how much Glass you have at the keel of your Contender. The pocket mount B260 requires a pretty big hole but with a pocket mount you can eventualy remove the transducer if it needs to be replaced. Airmar has a few models now that are the exact same measurements of the B260 and these models will be around for a while. Here is a few pics of the pocket mount I did. Hope it helps. All a pocket mount is is a cup that the transducer fits into. I made a fiberglass mold of the b260 and the glassed that housing into the keel of the boat....Mark

After the glass work.

After the gel coat.

inside the bildge.

[Fishin Fool]

Wow.. Great Info and pics!!!

I am going to have them do the install so I don't mess things up.. Called and ordered everything today!!!

Thanks Again!!!

STOKED... This transducer is supposed to really make a difference on quality of return...

[offshore]

We fish OI alot and when you see Tuna on the screen using the b260 you better hold on Because ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!! ....Mark

[retainage]

About how far forward from the transom are you guys installing these? I am about to do the same.

Thanks,
Chad

[yachtjim]

If you guys are out looking for tuna you might consider the new Airmar SS270 (same dimensions as the B260) that has a 24 degree cone angle. It is pricey but perfect for covering a lot of ground.

[Fishin Fool]

About how far forward from the transom are you guys installing these? I am about to do the same.

Thanks,
Chad

My current transducer is in the back 1/4 of the hull and the new one will go in the same location.

Can't wait to get her in and get offshore!!!

[offshore]

I will have to measure to see exactly where the center is located. Since the old transducer I had gave me good readings in that location I used the same location. My original was installed by Contender.
Jim have you heard any realword results on the the SS270 this is one of the transducers that I was interested in but wasnot out yet when I got the B260. What kind of results in +1500 depths?? Thanks Mark

[yachtjim]

We've got a dozen or so out there but no feedback yet.