Airmar B744V – sondă traversantă bronz 600W (50/200kHz) cu sabot + viteză suprafață + temperatură – (8 pini)

The Garmin Airmar B744V transducer has an RMS power of 600W. This power enables it to provide high-quality data for various inland and coastal fishing applications.

The Airmar B744V transducer operates on two frequencies:

50 kHz: for wide coverage and detection of fish schools. 200 kHz: for precise definition of bottom structures and better target separation.

The Garmin Airmar B744V transducer is a multi-sensor transducer that provides depth, surface speed, and water temperature data. It offers a compact solution that minimizes hull penetrations.

The Airmar B744V transducer is designed for boats up to 9 meters in length. It is suitable for fiberglass or wooden hulls.

The B744V transducer enables bottom detection up to:

366 metres (1200 feet) at 50 kHz. 213 metres (700 feet) at 200 kHz.

The Airmar B744V transducer offers the following beam angles:

A 45° beam at 50 kHz, providing wide coverage. A 12° beam at 200 kHz, offering precise definition.

The Airmar B744V transducer delivers reliable speed-through-water measurements even at high speeds, with excellent performance up to 30 knots (34 MPH). This is particularly beneficial for planing hulls where signal stability is critical.

The Airmar B744V transducer housing is made of bronze. This material is recommended for fiberglass or wooden hulls.

The Airmar B744V transducer, with its bronze housing, is specifically recommended for installation on fiberglass or wooden hulls.

No, the Airmar B744V transducer must never be installed on a metal hull. The bronze housing of the sensor would cause electrolytic corrosion with a metal hull, which could seriously damage the boat.

The Airmar B744V transducer has an 8-pin connector. This information is essential to ensure compatibility with your Garmin fishfinder or multifunction display.

Yes, installing a fairing block (High-Performance Fairing) is mandatory with the Airmar B744V transducer. A fairing block carefully cut to match the hull shape ensures a watertight surface around the drilled hole. Without a fairing block, the watertight surface may be insufficient, leading to water leaks inside the boat.

During installation, it is imperative to take the following precautions:

Always wear safety glasses, a dust mask, and hearing protection. Immediately check for leaks when the boat is launched and do not leave it unattended for more than three hours. Never pull, carry, or hold the sensor by its cable to avoid damaging internal connections. Always operate the transducer in water; operating it in air can cause overheating and failure. Never strike the sensor. Never use solvents, cleaners, fuel, or products containing solvents that could damage plastic parts. Never sand with a machine or clean the sensor with a pressure washer.

To choose the best location, follow these guidelines:

Ensure the water flow under the hull is smooth, with minimal bubbles and turbulence, especially at high speed. The transducer must remain continuously submerged at all speeds. The transducer beam must not be obstructed by the keel or propeller shaft. Select a location away from interference sources such as propellers, shafts, other machinery, other fishfinders, and other cables. For displacement hulls, mount it at 1/3 of the waterline length and 150-300mm (6-12") from the centerline. For planing hulls, mount it well aft near the centerline and within the first lifting strakes.

Yes, it is critical to avoid the following locations:

In line or near water intakes or discharges.Behind strakes, fittings, or hull irregularities that could disrupt water flow.Where the boat may be supported during towing, launching, hauling, or storage, to prevent damage to the transducer face.

To ensure perfect watertightness:

The fairing must be carefully cut to fit the hull shape and must not have a gap larger than 3mm (1/8") between it and the hull. The anti-rotation bolt for the fairing is mandatory and must be installed. All O-rings on the paddlewheel insert must be intact and properly lubricated with the provided silicone grease before insertion. The paddlewheel insert or the blanking plug must be securely fastened with the insert nut and locking wire. The valve alone is not a watertight seal. Use marine sealant suitable for below the waterline applications.

Yes, it is imperative to lubricate all O-rings of the impeller insert. They must be intact and properly lubricated with the supplied silicone grease to ensure a watertight seal. Attempting to install the insert without adequate lubrication can damage the O-rings and prevent full insertion and proper sealing.

Yes, the B744V transducer’s design allows you to remove the impeller insert for maintenance, cleaning, or replacement without having to remove the entire transducer from the hull. However, it is critical not to remove the CAP nut, as the entire valve assembly would come out. The insert or blanking plug cannot be secured without the full valve assembly.

During installation, the fairing's end with the arrows or triangular recess must always point forward (toward the bow) of the boat. It is also important to ensure the fairing is installed parallel to the keel to guarantee proper course-keeping.