[CA] [CA11] Low, Medium or High CHIRP using Axiom Pro and RV-100 Transducer

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

bsikkel,

Q1a. What transducer would you recommend for the second socket? My boat is a Scout 262 XSF Center Console. I fish in Lake Michigan for salmon (suspended) and trout (on bottom) in depths up to 400 feet of water. If so, does the M265 LH make the most sense?
A1a. We believe that a M265LM CHIRP transducer would be better for this application.

Q1b. With my RV-100 I lose bottom when hitting speeds over 25 mph, so I'm hoping either a thru hull, or in hull, ducer will give me bottom contact at higher speeds. I do trailer the boat on occasion so I'm thinking an in hull would be better?
A1b. Indeed, you should find the 1kW thru-hull CHIRP transducer to be much better at tracking bottom at planing speeds. I use the 1kW M260 50kHz/200kHz on my own boat and have tracked bottom at speeds over 50 MPH.

Q2a. Is the built-in sonar of the Axiom Pro similar to the CP470?
A2a. Yes.

Q2b. Would there be any advantage to networking a CP470 to the Axiom Pro?
A2b. Not for this application.