I'm thinking of adding a speed/depth/temp (Raymarine) transducer to my existing system utilizing one of the existing holes in my hull used by one of my Datamarine transducers. My Datamarine system works fine but does not talk (due to age) to my current Raymarine system which includes an e series MFD, st60 autopilot, and wind.
The Datamarine system has two separate transducers, one for speed and one for depth.
Basically, I'm looking to integrate the systems with a airmar transducer which ties into my existing Seatalk ng backbone and will give me Speed/depth/temp from one transducer. (Any problems with these?)The question is what Datamarine transducer should I disconnect and use the hole to install a new Ramarine Airmar transducer- my existing depth or speed?
I'm thinking on keeping redundant depth instruments make the most sense. I will also need to fill in one of the Datamarine instrument display holes in the forward end of my Cockpit where they where mounted thru the bullhead. I may use the hole in the bulkhead to mount redundant Raymarine instrument displays from the ones I have at the wheel on the pedestal.
Any thoughts?
The Datamarine system has two separate transducers, one for speed and one for depth.
Basically, I'm looking to integrate the systems with a airmar transducer which ties into my existing Seatalk ng backbone and will give me Speed/depth/temp from one transducer. (Any problems with these?)The question is what Datamarine transducer should I disconnect and use the hole to install a new Ramarine Airmar transducer- my existing depth or speed?
I'm thinking on keeping redundant depth instruments make the most sense. I will also need to fill in one of the Datamarine instrument display holes in the forward end of my Cockpit where they where mounted thru the bullhead. I may use the hole in the bulkhead to mount redundant Raymarine instrument displays from the ones I have at the wheel on the pedestal.
Any thoughts?