Raymarine ST 60+, using a Navman Transducer

[JABS]

Does anyone know if I can use a Navman transducer with a Raymarine echo sounder?

The installation is such that this could be the only viable option!

Thanks.

[Nasher]

JABS

It could be possible as Raymarine transducers are usually Airmar units wired at the plug to Raymarine spec.

If your Transducer is an Airmar unit it could be a case of swapping some wires around.

On the other hand I believe ST60+ should be able to work via an NMEA network, but it would take somebody with knowledge of both systems to figure out the specifics.

Nasher.

[JABS]

Yes, the Ray is an Airmar unit. I can't see a manufacturer on the Navman transducer.

I have all the NMEA working, but it is proving impossible to find a location for the Ray transducer. The old Navman transducer is still there on the transom and is 'worth a try'.

I just need to figure out the wiring!

Should have planned the installation more carefully.

[Nasher]

Ah OK

You may have to bite the bullet and sell off the two transducers to fund purchasing a Raymarine Transom mounted transducer.

I do have a Raymarine Transom mounted transducer hanging around in the garage, but was keeping it as a spare in case the In hull one I changed to last year goes South.

What Raymarine transducer were you trying to fit?


Nasher.

[JABS]

The issue is the wiring and locating an in hull transducer.

The wiring is an absolute disaster and since it all works, I don't want to disturb it all. The transducer wiring passes through the a-frame.

I may be able to use the Navman, hidden in the console and wire the NMEA to the Ray unit.

[Pete7]

I also have a Raymarine through hull mounted transducer hanging around in the garage, but was keeping it as a spare in case the In hull one I changed to last year goes South.

You would need to drill a 50mm hole though.

Pete

[Nasher]

If it's any encouragement I've been really pleased with the In hull transducer I fitted compared to the Transom mount one it replaced. If you can find a way I think it really would be worth it.
I was however lucky that my hull is single skinned(Albeit thickly) just in front of the transom where a bilge well is formed.

I often think that too much is made of not cutting and joining shielded cables, personally I don't see it as a problem as long as care is taken to re-shield the cable, and form a waterproof cover with Heatshrink thats also pre-glued. That would give you the option of fitting a Raymarine Transom Mount transducer.

Nasher.

[JABS]

Agree that an in-hull mount would be perfect and that is what I intended.

The only place I can access the hull 'floor' is just slightly ahead of the console and I think gthat at all but trolling speeds, the output would be useless.

My fall back will probably to get a Ray transom transducer and splice the cables.

[Nasher]

Originally Posted by JABS

My fall back will probably to get a Ray transom transducer and splice the cables.

If you decide to go that route let me know.

The Transom mounted one I have at home is a P66 and the in hull one I now have fitted is a P79. I'm keeping hold of my P66 as a spare, but I'm presuming the in hull one you have is a P79

My P66 has been used, but retails at @£135 from Raydirect. The P79 you have is probably new and retails for @£84 from Raydirect.

If you decide to go transom mount let me know as we could do a straight swap, my P66 for your P79.
Hope that makes sense.

Nasher.

[JABS]

Yes, it is a new one. P319 or P219, three wires with blade connectors.

Sound familiar?

Thanks.

Great offer. I will try the NMEA route first, since I have fuel on the Navman.

If that fails, it is the Ray transom mount!