Hummingbird 300 tx transducer broken

4buzz8

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Can any one tell me if I can use a different transducer other than model XT-6-TB-90 that came with the unit when I bought it new. I got a small log jammed between the motor and the boat and it broke off the transducer and just replacing the mount won't help. A new one costs $161.00 but there are others (cheaper) that may work just with 1 or 2 beams. I really only use it to find holes an debris.
 

fucawi

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Re: Hummingbird 300 tx transducer broken

can you not enclose the old one in a block of epoxy resin ? not 5 min epoxy its not water proof.. photo of the damaged one might help..
 

John_S

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Re: Hummingbird 300 tx transducer broken

http://store.humminbird.com/products/314026/XNT_9_20

This will work but you have to force the unit to 3-beam display, because it may think you have a Wide Side transducer and go to that display. Even though transducer is 2 beam, it will only be one down firing (200kHz) with your head unit.
 

4buzz8

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Re: Hummingbird 300 tx transducer broken

Thanks
The old one must have a broken wire inside because it does not read at all. When it broke the wires pulled out of the transducer a couple of inches.
A buddy of mine just gave me an Eagle 128. Not sure if is as good as the Hummer but it is free!
 

fucawi

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Re: Hummingbird 300 tx transducer broken

yes got an eagle 128 and the Lowrance equivalent..works for me
 

NYBo

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Re: Hummingbird 300 tx transducer broken

Pear lRiver, eh? Funny name for a town. Is that the Town of Friendl yPeople?:p
 
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