Humminbird 300TX Transducer

[Brodie Sinn]

Hey guys. I just got my first boat and bought a used fish finder to go on it. It's a Humminbord 300TX with the trolling motor transducer. I'm wondering if I can mount that transducer in the bilge (it's a fiberglass boat) or on the transom, or will it not work properly then? Thanks guys.

 

[John_S]

Re: Humminbird 300TX Transducer

Depends on the transducer. If it is the Wide Side transducer, it will not work properly. ie the side beams will not work, only the down beam may work. If you post a pic, I could tell you if it is a Wide Side or not.

 

[jjacobs007]

Re: Humminbird 300TX Transducer

you can mount on transom for sure if you can figure out a mounting device.

 

[John_S]

Re: Humminbird 300TX Transducer

you can mount on transom for sure if you can figure out a mounting device.

If it is a Wide Side, transom mounting should take in all considerations like you were installing a side imaging transducer. ie motor, tabs, speedo, and other things can block the side beams.

If it is a standard 90 degree three beam, most likely it can be mounted in bilge.

Here is a pic of a Wide Side:

 

[Brodie Sinn]

Re: Humminbird 300TX Transducer

I believe it is a Wide Side. Here is a pic of it. If I fabricated a mount for the transom that would mount it horizontally with the boat and off to a side would it work with the 3 beams then?

 

[John_S]

Re: Humminbird 300TX Transducer

Yes, that is a Wide Side transducer. Wide Side was the early pre-curser to todays Side Imaging. I never found the WS display that helpful. Look at the manual and see if it is something you think is helpful to you. If you thought standard 2D fake fish symbols annoying, the WS will set you over the top.

The WS transducer has a different pin layout than the 3-beam. The unit detects which is connected and defaults to that display. I manually select 3-beam on start-up on my 400TX, when using WS. This gives me the standard 2D display. You have to ignore all of the hollow fish symbols, which are from the side beams. Most will be false anyway, but what is real, will not be the right perspective (depth or distance).

I recommend jury rigging something to see and form your own opinion, before commiting to taking the time to make a custom mount. I expect that a 3-beam transducer has more value to you.

 

[Brodie Sinn]

Re: Humminbird 300TX Transducer

Thanks for the reply's and info. So you're saying I should just make some sort of temporary mount and try it on the 3 beam setting to see if it works ok?

 

[John_S]

Re: Humminbird 300TX Transducer

Thanks for the reply's and info. So you're saying I should just make some sort of temporary mount and try it on the 3 beam setting to see if it works ok?

Yep. No sense making it perminent if you don't like the results.

 

[Timmernator]

Re: Humminbird 300TX Transducer

would you like to sell the transducer you had for the trolling motor? I need one for my 300tx..Thanks

 

[roadhogg74]

Hi everyone i have a near new Humminbird 300tx Fish Finder but my transducer is went bad on the trolling motor and I can't or I don't know which transducer to order for it that will work for this one has anyone got any numbers or information that can help me thank you