Where are airmar transducers made?
Where are airmar transducers made?
Milford, New Hampshire
Founded in 1982 by Stephen Boucher, Airmar is a family owned and operated manufacturing company in Milford, New Hampshire.
Do airmar transducers go bad?
OK- Airmar says transducers may last 10-20 years.
How long should a transducer last?
Most transducers can last 10 years or more if maintained correctly. If your transducer is older than this, it may be the reason why your readings aren’t as good as they used to be.
Can you turn on a fish finder out of water?
It is not recommended to run a FishFinder and transducer on a boat that is not in the water as you will not get any readings from the transducer. Without the water, the transducer could burn out and have issues if left running for an extended period of time out of the water.
Where do you put a boat transducer?
The general rule of thumb is to mount the transducer to the starboard side, which is the down stroke of most single outboard boat propellers (right hand lower unit). This side produces the least amount of turbulence and is most efficient in delivering the best performance.
Can a transom mount transducer be used with inboard engines?
Question: The installation manual says the transom mount transducer is not recommended for large inboard engines. Answer: You can mount it on an inboard boat, but it is not optimal because of the turbulence created by the propeller.
How do I install the P79?
The P79 is easy-to-install, accommodating hull deadrise angles up to 22º. 1. Mount the base flange inside the hull Adjust the locking ring for the correct hull deadrise angle 3. Fill the base with non-toxic anti-freeze (propylene glycol)
What is a p79 depth sensor?
The P79 is a plastic, in-hull dual-frequency, depth sensor. Easy to install and accomodating deadrise angles up to 22°, it is ideal for inshore use on motorboats with outboard engines, small racing yachts and RIBs.
How do I install a P79 transducer?
The P79 is easy-to-install, accommodating hull deadrise angles up to 22º. 1. Mount the base flange inside the hull 2. Adjust the locking ring for the correct hull deadrise angle 3. Fill the base with non-toxic anti-freeze (propylene glycol) 4. Turn and lock the transducer into the base Deadrise Intuitive!
What’s in the box P79?
What’s in the box? The P79 is a plastic, in-hull dual-frequency, depth sensor. Easy to install and accomodating deadrise angles up to 22°, it is ideal for inshore use on motorboats with outboard engines, small racing yachts and RIBs.
