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    Transducers for HDS12 and HDS9 Gen3

    which transducers work with these units, Is there a combo 2d and DI/SI transducer that will work with these units?

    Thanks,

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    The Lowrance Totalscan transducer will work with these units and provides 2D, DS and SS. I have never run a Totalscan, so I can't vouch for its performance. I recommend you investigate running 2 transducers, such as a LSS2 to SS3D for DS/SS and a "shoot thru" such as PDT-WBL for 2D. There are plenty of posted images on these transducers on this forum. Also note that on the Totalscan, you will likely not get a 2D image while running on plane due to the mounting location to get a good DS/SS image. You will get a good 2D image from the shoot thru mounted inside the hull while running. One more thing, the SS3D requires you to mount a "box" while the LSS2 plugs directly into your G3 unit.

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    Bought a new to me boat with a 9" Gen 3, switched it out with my Carbon 9, but the Gen 3 does not give me the option of selecting the totalscan transducer on the old boat. Will the most recent update 18.2-6 give me the option to select the totalscan transducer? Previous owner never did any software updates.

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    #4
    I had a boat with the Total Scan and i had to switch between the in hull ducer or the total scan. Hoping the new ducers are also not that way.
    Bryan McDonough
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    TotalScan was released after Gen 3, so if the Gen 3 is on really old software it will require an update.

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    #6
    Sorry for the highjack, but the topic is spot on for me. What skimmer transom mount will work with my HDS 9 Gen 3?

    Thanks, Eric

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    Quote Originally Posted by redneckcobra View Post
    Sorry for the highjack, but the topic is spot on for me. What skimmer transom mount will work with my HDS 9 Gen 3?

    Thanks, Eric
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing

    Typically Lowrance HST-WSBL or Airmar TM150M for shallow water