Furuno FCV-585 Echo Sounder

[Reel Freedom]

Anyone out there have this unit? I am thinking about it paired with the 1KW in hull transducer.
Thanks
Steve

[capthorace]

Just completed this, 585 on dash , in hull at the transom. Not had a chace to test it yet. I will report back when I do.

Horace

[Hawk]

I have had that unit for two years now and I think it the best sounder that I have ever owned. However the temperature sensor in the transducer did stop working at the end of last season. I called the company that did the install for me and said that it’s the first one they have installed that has had this problem. Even with this problem I would not hesitate to install this unit on my next boat.

[Reel Freedom]

I appreciate the quick feedback. What transducer did you guys install?

I am looking at the M260.

[Hawk]

I used the Furuno/Airmar 525T-bhd 1kw thruhull transducer. I will attach photos of the mount.

[capthorace]

Mine has an M260 in hull transducer. Called gemeco today and they have a transon mount temp harness for $45. It will be here tomorrow.

[Lightman]

Siwicki - I have the 585 in my boat and love it so far, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I really like the auto gain modes, makes it easy.

[Lightman]

mmm walleyes :)

[Lady Bridge]

Those walleye marks look pretty good. any gps coords? You still at sawmill?

I looked into installing that unit on my boat but just couldn't find a location that I was happy with. I found a closeout deal on the raymarine ds600x that easily fits into my electronic box.

My boat is now loaded and ready to fish. I just may have to get out there this friday.

[Lightman]

NIce. Not at sawmill any more, off to rocky river for the season. Those marks were between the huron river and vermillion. It was really muddy water and I had no takers, alhough I discovered I wasted about an hour on one side tangled :(

[Reel Freedom]

I appreciate the coments on this finder. I am still leaning towards purchasing it within a few months. I got delayed due to about $2K of investments in my engines. This being the 2nd year of owning the boat, I am finding more "optional, but needed things" to have done to properly maintain the engines and ensure safety of the vessel.

CAPTHORACE,
How did the temperature harness work out? I would do the same.

Thanks
Steve

[capthorace]

I have not had a chance to install the temp sensor. I was diagonised with melanoma cancer in my right foot. Surgery has taken place and I am recovering. Hopefully I will be able to get back to doing things, but it's slow going. Now they want to cut some more, seems like they were at minumins. TIME FOR A SECOND OPINION.

[Little Dandy]

capthorace, here's to a complete & speedy recovery.

[fin&sin]

I just installed the 585 with airmar b164 and it is awesome but have only used at depths of about 60 feet so far. When the weather breaks I will be on the deep drop and with what I have seen so far I expect great things.

You will be more than pleased with this unit!

[Capt How]

Hawk,

I am looking at installing a 1K transducer like yours on my 28CC. Where does the transducer shaft come out in your installation? Does it work good where you installed it?

Thanks,
-Howard