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Folks,
I'm in the process of mounting 2 sonars on the console, 1 unit is (DI) and the other unit is (SI). I'm planning to mount the transducers on the transom and put one on each side of the boat. I just wanted to see if anybody else has done this and if so did you mount the transducers together or apart? Thanks for any info.
Are these both HB units...??
Rickie
I would think your SI would get a shadow from the DI ducer.
The SI would have to be lower than the DI, not to block the side
Yes Rickie they are.Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
That is what I was thinking and I was planning on mounting one on each side of the transom so the are away from each other.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilbur
Yes sir that is what I was thinking.Quote:
Originally Posted by cray
Here is a video I found on youtube and I think it will work. What do yall think?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9H48_Gf6K4
If you have a stepped transom, you could do something similar to this:
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I have a HDS 8 w/ SS mounted on my Tracker PT175, the SS ducer is under the step transom close to centerline of the boat and the 2d ducer is mounted 12" +/- to the right when looking from the stern forward. My SS ducer is about 1-2" or so lower than the 2d, no issues.
Thanks Buddy.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimp
The possible issue will be crosstalk interference...(maybe so - maybe not)...
HB units always fire the 200kHz for digital depth...(even when viewing SI or DI)...
You can turn the sonar off on 1 unit to eliminate crosstalk...
Also if the 2 xducers are at the same orientation to the boat transom...the thin slice beams (of the SI xducer and the DI xducer) can overlap and create crosstalk...
Of course these are just possiblitlies...you may not see any interference at all ...as each boat is different...
You might think about temporarily mounting the xducers with some high bond double stick tape and try them....
You may get lucky...
If not bring the issues here and we'll work them out...
Rickie
Thank you Rickie. You all are a great help!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
why 2 , your si has di. what is going upfront on the tm ?Quote:
Originally Posted by crappie4me2
]I have don't have the $$$$$ for the big units. I already have a 597 and 598 and I was wanting to run the 597 for maps and 2d/di and run the 598 just for si. I may be total off but I'm going to give it a try. I have a 598 si unit up front. Here is a picture of the mount I made and put on the console with both units. If I can't use the 597 for di and 2d I will at least be able to use the it for GPS. I will let you know how it works out.Quote:
Originally Posted by clfarms1
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Ok. Was just wondering why. you probably could sell the two units and come close to having enough for a 898 on sale or maybe a new 899. Somebody had a new 898 & 858 on here for 1400 for the pair used. Sell 3for two
May end up doing that but I wanted to give this a try 1st.
With your idea of SI on the 598 and chart/DI on the 597...you have options even if there is crosstalk interference...
I made a misquote in a previous post...
The 597ci HD DI can be set to which beam to obtain digital depth ...so you may be able to set the 597 to get depth source from the 455kHz DI beam ...and prevent crosstalk with the 598 getting digital depth from the 200kHz...(the 597 may need a certain version software for this option- I'm not sure)...
Even if there is crosstalk...simply press the "Power"'button once and an option to turn off the sonar is available...then that unit can be used as a GPS chartplotter...
Rickie
Thanks Rickie!! Man you always helps us out. You should do a seminar and get paid for all the help. Humminbird you need to putt this boy on the payroll. :biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
It is a good idea to try...You will also have an advantage of still having a unit if one goes out. I had a unit go out in a very good time ...it was tough fishing "blind" . I have never forgot that.
I'm just "Payin it forward"...Quote:
Originally Posted by crappie4me2
I asked the very same questons you guys do ...(back when I started researching in 08)...
Rickie
I have had one go out too and it is not fun fishing like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by ricky
That is why I love crappie.com!! Good folks like you helping us out. I have learned a lot form folks on here. Thanks for the help.Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
Thanks for the help Rickie! I mounted the DI transducer with just silicone for the test run to see if the were any issues. I'm pleased to say I tried it out yesterday and everything worked great. :) I was very pleased that I was able to use the 598 just for SI and the 597 for maps and DI. I was also glad that I took your advise on the transducer just to make sure it was going to be in the right spot before I drilled any holes to mount it. Thanks again!!Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
Post up some screenshots...we like pix....
:ThumbsUp
Rickie
I shot a little video and I will post it. I will take some screen shots from the units when I go back.Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
Here is a short video of my redneck dual DI and SI units. I got to do some fine tuning on the pictures but all is working good. Thanks for the help guys. I will post some screen shots when I get back on the water.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQci6...ature=youtu.be