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Side Imaging Forums => 997c SI, 998c SI & 999ci HD SI => Topic started by: bearpeter1 on May 09, 2010, 03:26:12 AM
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heres the delima ,got the 998 with SI transducer and have decided to go with a thru hull transducer ( XFM 9 20) to use for running at speeds.
what are the pros and cons of the switch and /or the splitter cable setup.
Peter.
proberley has been asked b4 but I can't search it ( too lazy) :)
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If you go with the XPTH 9 HDSI 180 T then you don't need the splitter and a 2nd transducer.
I just went with this setup, pics on a post recently.
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Splitter cable is the way to go.
The downside of the switch is that you have to SWITCH it, and then you lose Side Imaging when you do. With the Y cable, the 2d will always be pulled from the thru-hull and no need to worry about switching, and no loss of SI.
Robert
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I would also add cost and ease of installation as well. The TS2-W Transducer Switch runs like $82 while the AS-Si-DB-Y splitter cable is around $24. Also its far easier to rig the splitter cable than it is a switch on a boat. Also, since the switch is a mechanical device these is more of chance that it fails than the AS-Si-DB-Y cable.
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this my set up on my 4.8 mtr centre console. this this the first posi I decided to put the transducer.[attachment=2]
my console[attachment=1]
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this is the new position of the transducer since I decided to get a thru hull trannducer.[attachment=2]
with having buoyancy pods it will be better having the transducer lower down the deadrise [attachment=1]
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That XFM-9-20 puts a big hole in your hull when mounting it. Sure you wouldn’t want to try an inside-the-hull XP-9-20 instead? Is that a single layer of fiberglass in the hull less than 1-inch thick?
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yes greg the area I'm going to put the XPM into is less than 1' thick. the bilge is only about the size of a big bread box,un able to get much of my big hands into there to install the other one.
peter.