Axiom Transducer Selection

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum JPA,

Q1. Could I interface my existing B60 transducer for the DS500X with the Axiom MFD for traditional conical sonar?
A1. Yes. Raymarine offers the A80491 Axiom RV to 25-pin RV & 7-pin Embedded Transducers Y-Cable ... for Axiom RV MFD's which will be interfaced to a RealVision 3Dâ„¢ transducer(s) and will additionally be interfaced to a transducer which was designed for the ax7/cx7/e7D/ex6/eSx7 MFD, Ax5 A-Series Classic MFDs, DS400X/500X/600X compatible transducer

Q2. If the existing B60 is to removed, would the starboard side RV-220 fit in the existing [censored] without extensive fiberglass work (i. e. is the diameter the same or larger than the B60)?
A2. The pre-production version of the RV-220 appears to be approximately 0.36" larger than the 2" cutout required for the B60. You may want to try epoxying the B60 (P79 or P74) inside of the hull forward of the RV-220 should the hull be constructed of solid fiberglass and be less than 1" thick to permit reporting depth when operating at planing speeds.

Q3. Could I get away with installing the RV-220s in my I/O engine compartment or would heat be too much of a problem.
A3. It is not possible to do as you have suggested. The RV-220 transducers must be direct contact with the water outside of the hull in order to function properly.