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Capt John wrote:

On Mar 13, 3:20*pm, wrote:
Good day all

One newbie here needs a bit of help regarding sounder
wattage. All other variables being equal, how much
advantage is a 1KW (Tru The Hull) sounder over a similar
500 watt model? *

A second question is how much will a fairing block
improve the display? *The assumption is it will provide a
more stable picture at higher speeds. *I boat in Alaska
where 1000 foot depths can occur as little as three
quarters of a mile from shore. *Thanks - *Cap'n Phil

The higher output transducer will help with readings in deeper water,
getting better readings when you have a thermocline, and soft bottoms
in deeper water. Now if your operating the boat in say 300 or 400 feet
of water (or more), and want to get a real clear picture of the bottom
for bottom fishing, the higher output is better. But if your operating
in shallow water most of the time, or on the occasion where you do run
to deeper water you really don't care if the bottom picture is
perfect, save your money, you don't need the higher priced unit or
transducer.

A Transducer has a Maximum Power Limit but does NOT have a higher "power
output", in, and of itself. The Power Output is determined by the Final
Transmitter Stage Design, not the Transducer size, or design.

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Bruce in alaska
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