transducer for Raymarine tridata ST60

Chris-380

Chris-380

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Jan 20, 2019
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Pontoon Beach IL
Boat Info
2000 380 Sundancer
Engines
7.4L Horizon w/V drives
I would like to use my working transducer for my st60 (2000 380 da) and convert the info to NMEA2000, or whatever would work best. This is all a foreign language to me. Really trying to avoid drilling holes in the bottom of a boat, if possible.....

TIA

Chris
 
Chris-380 said:
I would like to use my working transducer for my st60 (2000 380 da) and convert the info to NMEA2000, or whatever would work best. This is all a foreign language to me. Really trying to avoid drilling holes in the bottom of a boat, if possible.....

TIA

Chris
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What is your transducer? Airmar? What are you trying to accomplish with the N2K signal?
 
This is pretty simple. I installed one, works like a champ. Axiom can calibrate your transducers from a few updates ago.

The other option is to replace your speed ,temp and depth transducer with a DST 810. This will install into the existing thru hull.

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dtfeld said:
This is pretty simple. I installed one, works like a champ. Axiom can calibrate your transducers from a few updates ago.

The other option is to replace your speed ,temp and depth transducer with a DST 810. This will install into the existing thru hull.

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Installing this one the day after Labor Day. Really cool as has an app to view on your phone.

Bennett
 
dtfeld said:
This is pretty simple. I installed one, works like a champ. Axiom can calibrate your transducers from a few updates ago.

The other option is to replace your speed ,temp and depth transducer with a DST 810. This will install into the existing thru hull.

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This is great info, Thank you

I was hoping there was something like this. Does the dst 810 just connect into the nmea2k network, and that is it? I have an older garmin currently that has nmea2k, but also plan to buy a newer model this winter
 
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Chris-380 said:
This is great info, Thabk you

I was hoping there was something like this. Does the dst 810 just connect into the nmea2k network, and that is it? I have an older garmin currently that has nmea2k, but also plan to buy a newer model this winter
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The DST 810 is solely NMEA 2000 and yes that is it. It is also BlueTooth with an app from Airmar even though Garmin is the parent company.

https://www.airmar.com/productdescr...nMGy0YOzcMsQ-9Oh9HFflhdJYabkM-ehoC6HgQAvD_BwE

Least expensive that I have found https://www.boemarine.com/garmin-airmar-dst-810-smart-transducer-0-degree.html
 
Chris-380 said:
This is great info, Thabk you

I was hoping there was something like this. Does the dst 810 just connect into the nmea2k network, and that is it? I have an older garmin currently that has nmea2k, but also plan to buy a newer model this winter
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Yes, the DST 810 plugs strait into the N2K network, and the newest version has Bluetooth for setting it up and I think you Get readings from it as well. The transducer fits in the existing thru hull.

The reason I have not upgraded to the DST 810 is the temperature probe on its predecessor (DST800) had a tendency to crap out, requiring replacement. I think this is a newer version, but haven’t researched this in a while.

Bennett (@bbwhitejr) is installing one in a couple weeks, so we should get some real world feedback soon.
 
Thank you all!

dtfeld said:
Yes, the DST 810 plugs strait into the N2K network, and the newest version has Bluetooth for setting it up and I think you Get readings from it as well. The transducer fits in the existing thru hull.

The reason I have not upgraded to the DST 810 is the temperature probe on its predecessor (DST800) had a tendency to crap out, requiring replacement. I think this is a newer version, but haven’t researched this in a while.

Bennett (@bbwhitejr) is installing one in a couple weeks, so we should get some real world feedback soon.
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SKybolt said:
The DST 810 is solely NMEA 2000 and yes that is it. It is also BlueTooth with an app from Airmar even though Garmin is the parent company.

https://www.airmar.com/productdescr...nMGy0YOzcMsQ-9Oh9HFflhdJYabkM-ehoC6HgQAvD_BwE

Least expensive that I have found https://www.boemarine.com/garmin-airmar-dst-810-smart-transducer-0-degree.html
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Chris-380 said:
Will you do it in the water, just pop one out and put the new one in? Makes me a little nervous!
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Will be done in the water, but not just pull out and pop in. My OEM one is stuck in the housing and will not budge. I have a diver coming with a 1" wooden dowel about 12" long and a 2 lb hammer. He will tap up while I am inside pulling up. Once removed, then hopefully the new one pops in. I intend to give the diver a toilet plunger to place over the hole to minimize the amount of water that comes in. Based on dtfeld's experience, I do not believe these older models have the flapper valve in them, but is a straight hole. I will have the blanking plug greased and ready as well.

Bennett
 
dtfeld said:
Yes, the DST 810 plugs strait into the N2K network, and the newest version has Bluetooth for setting it up and I think you Get readings from it as well. The transducer fits in the existing thru hull.

The reason I have not upgraded to the DST 810 is the temperature probe on its predecessor (DST800) had a tendency to crap out, requiring replacement. I think this is a newer version, but haven’t researched this in a while.

Bennett (@bbwhitejr) is installing one in a couple weeks, so we should get some real world feedback soon.
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just so I understand, you guys are using this so you can keep the transducers but completely remove ST1?

I kept ST1 so the AP would connect to the n2k network
 
Strecker25 said:
just so I understand, you guys are using this so you can keep the transducers but completely remove ST1?

I kept ST1 so the AP would connect to the n2k network
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I am replacing because mine is shot. It will hook up to the n2k network and supply my garmin MFD and I will be installing a Raymarine i50.

Bennett
 
Strecker25 said:
just so I understand, you guys are using this so you can keep the transducers but completely remove ST1?

I kept ST1 so the AP would connect to the n2k network
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I want to get the info on my Garmin MFD without having to fill and drill holes in my boat. Along with this i can clear off the space that my ST60 is located
 
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