Ross Wagner
08-26-2010, 02:07 PM
Need some help. I sent back a HDS7 due to a malfunction and Lowrance replaced it with a HDS8. The transducer I have from the HDS7 fits and powers up the new unit, but the transducer that came with the HDS8 has a much larger head. My question is, if I use the old transducer will it effect the way the new unit operates. I don't want to drill more/new holes in my boat I dont have to. Thoughts???
Robert Stamps
08-27-2010, 06:28 AM
Ross, I don't know the answer to your question, but I just bought an HDS7 in January. Would you mind telling me what your malfunction was so that I can be on the lookout for one with mine? Thanks--Bob
Ross Wagner
08-27-2010, 07:06 AM
Bob: It appears water (believe it or not) got in side the unit. I got caught in a storm and after that the unit began acting eratically.
I was on the Musky Hunter website and found this thread from people with similar problems. When I approached Lowrance they told me to send it back.
http://www.muskyhunter.com/forum/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=101&topic_id=20873