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Raymarine E66008 In-Hull Depth Transducer, 600W

Brand:
Raymarine
Part no:
E66008

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Specifications

Mount
In-hull
Material
Plastic
Frequency
50/200
Power
600 W

This is a plastic in-hull depth transducer from Raymarine, rated at 600W for the DSM30/300 series. It works at 50/200 kHz. The cable is 30 ft (9 m) long, and the element tilt angle is 0 to 22 degrees.

Our take

The 600W output ties this plastic in-hull transducer to the DSM30/300 series, so check the module before anything else. Its 50/200 kHz dual frequency and 30 ft cable are the figures to match against the install.

From our buying guide

Raymarine's general guidance is 200 kHz for water under about 60 m (200 ft) and 50 kHz for deep water. In-hull transducers avoid a hole, but lose performance and need a solid fiberglass bottom.

Check before you buy:

  • The housing suits your hull. Airmar and Raymarine rule out plastic on a wood hull and bronze on a metal one.
  • It connects to your display, since an analog transducer needs an interface.
  • A through-hull will be fitted to the maker's guide. Garmin says its own should be installed by a qualified marine installer.

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