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    Looking to trade 3in1 for a 2in1

    Looking to trade a 3in1 active image transducer for a 2in1 with y cable. Bought a new elite and could only get 3in1. Brand new still in package.

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    #2
    3n1 should work w/whatever you have?

    2n1 = less image quality

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    #3
    I agree! Keep the 3 in 1 and just ignore the side scan. I did this and it works great!

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    #4
    For those saying the 3in1 is better quality are you referring to better side/down scan image quality or 2d? I just went to a 3in1 from 2in1 but have 0 expectation for improved structure scan images as I understand those perform and are made up of identical crystals. Am I going to find a bonus with improved imaging? I will admit I loved the side scan images of my 2in1 but always felt the downscan was just okay.

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    #5
    Side and down are exactly the same crystal elements in the two Active Image transducers.

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    #6
    Quote Originally Posted by NoCAL View Post
    Side and down are exactly the same crystal elements in the two Active Image transducers.

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    #7
    Quote Originally Posted by Alumacraft190 View Post
    For those saying the 3in1 is better quality are you referring to better side/down scan image quality or 2d? I just went to a 3in1 from 2in1 but have 0 expectation for improved structure scan images as I understand those perform and are made up of identical crystals. Am I going to find a bonus with improved imaging? I will admit I loved the side scan images of my 2in1 but always felt the downscan was just okay.
    The DownScan element in Active Imaging transducers is the same as in LSS-2.

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    #8
    The reason for the 2-1 and a Y cable is to get on plane readings with the glassed in ducer. The TI2 only has 1 port so you need the Y cable. That being said I have a 3-1 with Y cable and glassed in ducer and it works quite well from what I can tell.
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    #9
    The 3-1 has the exact same functions as the 2-1 except it has an extra 2D element. Why not keep it and use your in hull for high speed running and the 3-1 for locating fish.

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    #10
    I cant seem to find a y cable. I would love to use the 3in1 and the I haul transducer. Can I do this with the elite ti2 series?

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    #11
    Quote Originally Posted by basscat22 View Post
    I cant seem to find a y cable. I would love to use the 3in1 and the I haul transducer. Can I do this with the elite ti2 series?
    You won't find one online anywhere, you will need to actually contact people. Russel Marine had some used ones when I contacted them last spring. I ended up getting one from my marina (Wieda's Marine) since I had credit with them and they had some.
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    Bravo XS 22p @ 4.5" PTP
    Minn-Kota Terrova 112 w/ IPilot
    Lowrance Ti2 12" Console
    Lowrance Ti2 9" Bow
    Lowrance Point 1
    Standard Horizon GX2350S
    Shakespeare QC-8 Antenna

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    #12
    Still looking for the y cable