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Hi,

Just bought a 2006 V378, fitted with a Raymarine C80, which I'm told is the factory standard.

The C80 shows Depth OK, but no Fishfinder info.

Does the standard setup show depth only, or is there something wrong with the transducer / config ?

Can I simply swap-out transducers to get Fishfinder operation ?

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Wayne R.
2006 Vista 378 - "AeroNautical"

The C80 as is from the factory uses just a depth transducer via the NEMA connection. The issue with that transducer is that the shallow depth alarm will not function. You need to upgrade to a DSM with an updated transducer to get full functionality. I installed a DSM300 with a B117 transducer when I upgraded several years ago.

Be aware that Raymarine had/has an issue with aging DSM modules primarily made in Mexico. Thanks to a tip from Firecadet, they replaced mine as well as his due to this manufacturing problem. I also needed to upgrade the power to the DSM and added an isolation relay to shut down the DSM when it is not needed. It draws quite a bit of current. I am still having an issue from time to time and will be replacing my transducer before I launch this year.

You may want to check to see if your C80 has the latest firmware just to make sure you are up to date.

Hope this helps.

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Jnizi

2007 Vista 338 "Better Yet"
Previously:
2007 Vista 258 " Just Right"
2005 Horizon 230

Unless your really wanting it, I'd be happy with just the depth. The fish finder aspect with the DSM as jnizi spoke about is when issues pop up.

Now that I think about it, wiring in a switch might not be a bad idea on my DSM.

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225

Thanks guys - may have to consider replacing the C80 as I really did want the fishfinder and radar as well.

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Wayne R.
2006 Vista 378 - "AeroNautical"