Overview
1 kW The performance of Airmar’s “1 kW, 260 family” of transducers is legendary. The combination of power and sensitivity has made this the high-performing transducer of choice with conventional fishfinders.
Operating at 50 and 200 kHz, the narrow, 6° beam at 200 kHz provides excellent target resolution and crisp images of fish holding tight to wrecks and reefs. The 50 kHz is excellent at deep-water detection, and its wide, 19° beam yields broad coverage under the boat. The thru-hull, B260 model has a bronze housing and is also available in stainless steel (SS260) for installation in metal hulls. Installed with the included, custom-fitting, High-performance Fairing, the B260 gives excellent results at speeds up to 30 knots (34 MPH).
Technical specifications
| Acoustic Window | Urethane |
|---|---|
| Common Use | Fishing, Commercial Fishing |
| Conventional Beam | 19°/6° |
| Frequency | 50/200 Khz |
| Functions | Depth, Temperature |
| Hole Size | 30 mm (1-3/16″) |
| Housing | Bronze |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass or wood |
| Max Deadrise | Up to 20° with fairing |
| Max Deadrise Angle | 20° |
| Max Depth | Low frequency- 762 m (2500′), High frequency- 294 m (1000) |
| Max Vessel LOA | 9 m (30′) and above |
| Mounting Style | Thru-Hull with Fairing |
| Power Rating | 1 kW |
| Product Family | Marine |
| Retractable housing | No |
| Single or Dual Frequency | Conventional Dual Frequency |
| Tilted Element | No |
| Usable Shaft Length | 121 mm (4.75″) |
| Weight | 7.3 kg (16 lb.) |
FAQs
What type of fairing is included with the B260 for mounting?
The B260 is installed with a custom-fitting, High-performance Fairing for mounting.
Is the B260 suitable for retractable installation?
No, the B260 does not have a retractable housing and is designed for fixed thru-hull installation.
Can the B260 be installed on wood hulls?
Yes, the B260 is designed for installation in fiberglass or wood hulls.
How is the B260 Thru-hull designed to be installed?
The B260 is installed using the included custom-fitting High-performance Fairing for excellent performance.
Can this transducer be mounted on metal hulls?
The bronze B260 is for fiberglass or wood hulls. For metal hulls, use the SS260 stainless steel model.
Are there different impedance options for connection?
Yes, impedance data is provided for balanced and unbalanced circuits at multiple resistor values.
What is the maximum rated continuous power for operation?
The power rating is 1 kW RMS, suitable for typical marine fishfinder uses.
What frequencies does the B260 transducer support?
The B260 operates at both 50 kHz and 200 kHz dual frequencies.
Can the B260 be used on vessels over 9 meters (30 feet)?
Yes, the B260 is designed for vessels 9 m (30′) and above.
What is the function of the B260 besides depth measurement?
Besides depth, the B260 can also measure temperature for versatile underwater data.
Who do I contact for help with installation, servicing or advice?
Contact the SailRACE team — as certified marine experts we’re happy to help with product selection, installation and after-sales servicing, before and after your purchase.
Variant selection
Select the reference, connector and configuration that match your equipment. The options below identify the variants available in this listing.
- 41-283-1-02 — Furuno / 200BH
- B260 H2 — Humminbird H2 / Standard
- 41-495-1-01 — Generic 9-pin / 200BH
- 41-494-1-01 — Generic 9-pin / 200AWLQ
