Airmar DST 800 vs DST 810

[Cederholm]

As mentioned in another post I'm assembling all new instruments for my Catalina 30. A B&G Vulcan 9 with be the primary display.

My question, what is the difference between the Airmar DST 800 vs. DST 810 transducers? And, from experience, do you guys have an preference?

Thanks!

 

[jssailem]

The functional difference is the 810 provides an Attitude sensor.
Possibly also cost.

• DST800 Smart™ Sensor Thru-hull
• 
  
  Category: Smart™ Sensor
  Power: 60W/NMEA 0183 & 100W/NMEA 2000®
  Function:Depth,Speed,Temperature
  Frequency: 235 kHz
  Mount Style: Thru-Hull,Flush
  Housing Material: Plastic, Bronze or Stainless Steel

• DST810 Smart™ Multisensor with Gen2 Paddlewheel
• 
  
• Category: Smart™ Sensor
  Power: 100W
  Function:Depth,Speed,Temp,Attitude
  Frequency: 235 kHz
  Mount Style: Thru-Hull,Flush
  Housing Material: Bronze, Plastic or Stainless Steel

 

[dlochner]

Just what we need, a transducer with "Attitude." I guess having a bad attitude is better than not having one at all.

 

[DSqr]

The attitude that they are talking about is heel angle and trim. I just installed an 810 on my H376 with a Raymarine system and I'm waiting for the snow to melt before I can fully test it. There's a good U-Tube video on how to calibrate the transducer, since it has a bluetooth controller. The 810 was only a few dollars more than the 800. I upgraded from the 800 because I forgot to take the transducer out when the strap from the travel lift crushed the unit. Fortunately, the 810 fits into the same thru-hull as the 800 so I only had to make the Seatalkng connection.