Airmar B260 vs B270

[billh22]

Anybody have any experiences with the new B270 Transducer. The B260 is 19 degree 50khz and 6 degree 200khz while the B270 is 25 degree for 50/200. Is this better for most detection? I fish in shallow water most often (50-200 ft) but would like the advantage of the wide beam offshore without given up precise wreck detection. Anybody have experience with both?

[Free Spirit]

I have both transducers. They are designed for 2 different uses. The wide beam is great in shallow water out to say 30 fathoms but the 260 will penetrate deeper and give you a better pic in deeper water. I use the 260 more than the 270 since we do spend a load of time offshore. If I was going to get only 1 , I would get the 260.

[billh22]

Thanks for the insite. I love the idea of the 25 degree 200/50 but would hate to lose the depth when offshore. Looks like the B260 is the way to go and maybe add a single 200/25 degree

[Free Spirit]

Actually, the 260 does a pretty good job inshore. If you put the A scope feature on, it will tell you how wide the cone is at the bottom.

[billh22]

Interesting, I have used the A Scope many time but did not know that it would tell me the size of the cone at the bottom. How dose that work?

[Free Spirit]

On my Raymarine sounder, the number shows up at the bottom of the A scope cone. I am not sure about other manufacturer's units.