Thank you Frank. I went with the Garmin GT15M-IH transducer on my 2023 21ft Switch Cruise. This was a simple installation and thanks to your video, I had all the parts and tools necessary to make this installation fast (relatively) and easy. The transducer works great! I noticed that you have a lot of surface clutter/reflection on your scope. I'm not sure if that is a result of your being in shallow salt water or RF interference(RFI) caused by the electrical system in your boat. As a precaution, I put snap-on Ferrite beads on the cables for RFI Suppression. and I don't have the surface reflection like you do. They are dirt cheap and doesn't hurt to try them. Thanks again for the great video!
Which Model Chart Plotter did you install Frank ? -- I am getting one soon and would like the one I install to work with all the features that come with the Garmin Chart Plotter... I've read some of the Echo Map UHD units will not operate all their features if the Transducer you installed is used.... THANKS IN ADVANCE
The 22-23 Switches came with Garmin EchoMap 70v. I connected it to the stock chart plotter. Garmin's website will have a section on compatibilities should you wish to get a different chartplotter or depth finder.
If you buy the transducer do you need to buy the depth finder? Or if you buy the transducer you no longer need to purchase the depth finder? Great video. Thank you.
No. I ordered the BRP depth finder when I ordered the boat, not knowing that it didn't connect to the Garmin. I then bought the Garmin transducer so that I could have more functionality and use with the garmin Echomap.
@@letsrolldiyauto1532 I just had the dealership remove the "Echo Sounder Kit" from my order as I want the one connected to the Garmin. Don't Need Both. Thank You!
Frank, your videos helped on several other items, I have a question though, I am now considering this transducer on my 18' Switch, It appears to be more space to get to your or maybe I am not looking in the correct spot. anyway would be Pics or something to describe better the location? Would be really helpful
You should have two compartments by the captain chair. Open them both up. The engines are the same, so I would imagine the engine compartments are the same.
@@Drimplant ok thank you for following up here. So the first compartment I see one ring palcement area - but it is really close to one of the engine components ( I imagine once the part is in, it nearly touch, and the second compartment I just lokked at there seems to be one, A little bit of a long run, but that be the one
I noticed that your 3m sealant was inside the tube. Does that matter and should i remove the bleed through? I'm thinking that the entire surface should be the same in order for the transducer to have an accurate picture.
Thanks. I bought everything you suggested. I'm going to install it tomorrow. I just bought the 2024 switch cruise limited. I have a few amplifiers in my console area not as clean as yours, but I'll use your video as guidance.
Great video! Does the transducer give a reading when your Switch is at higher speeds? I’m about to install one in my Switch 18. My friend’s does not give a reading above 10 mph.
It does not. At higher speeds there's some cavitation that prevents accurate readings. his is true of both the BRP transducer and Garmin. To eliminate that, use the GT65 transom depth finder.
Hi Frank, greatly appreciate your videos. I noticed you said GT65, did you mean GT56? Can’t find the 65. I don’t do much fishing but my main priority when picking out a transducer is knowing my depth at all speeds. Do you think the GT56 is still the best option for this? Thank you!
The depth reading for the BRP depth finder is accessed by using the right and left arrows on the right steering side. It will rotate between settings, RPM, depth. You can check the connections and here is the BRP instructions. Look at the bottom for troubleshooting. brp.my.salesforce-sites.com/ISPublicArticleInfo/apex/BWLightningViewerWithTranslate?#id=kA03x00000113IdCAI&googtrans(en|en_US)
Not interference. They are totally separate. If you go too fast, you'll get an inaccurate reading with either. The transhull GT65 is best for depth readings as speed.
Yes. That is normal. The depth finder is sonar and does not work in air. It neds to be in a liquid (water). When you start getting to speed, there's cavitation under the boat and these air bubbles interfere with the sonar. Also, the latency (time between the signal sent and signal received) may have an effect on the accuracy. The more expensive transom mounts will read depth under speed much better.
Hi Frank, I had my dealer install the transducer and it’s been a headache. It will never read above 15mph and often times won’t read at idle; I’ve seen others have success at 40mph. The dealerships worked with BRP and replaced the transducer and still it won’t work. Now they’re ordering a new cradle to see if that fixes it. Yesterday I took a look and noticed that the arrow is pointing towards the FRONT of the boat - could this be the root cause? If standing at the back of the boat, the arrow is pointing at 12 o’clock; should it be pointing at 9 o’clock (or maybe 10/10:30)?
The arrow should be pointing towards the center of the boat (the keel). Thru hull transducers in the switch will rarely be reliable above 15 mph. Transducers need to be in liquid. So the cradle they're in needs to have fluid (usually marine anti-freeze) and the boat in the water. With the jet boats, we often can create some cavitation that can throw off the transducer reading. The transducers that will read at speed seem to be the transom transducers (outside the boat). I do not have one of those. But generally, the depth reading is most important for switch owners at lower speeds anyway.
@@letsrolldiyauto1532 so it sounds like 12 o’clock is NOT the answer then, correct? Would it point directly to the engine (9 o’clock) or towards the exact center (~10:30)?
You should not need to download anything. The boat does need to be in water. The transducer housing needs to have the antifreeze in it and the boat in the water. It won't read if the boat is on a trailer. Did you check to make sure the antifreeze didn't leak out (you had a good seal)? Connections all fully seated?
Hi Frank, I ask my dealer to install a Garmin transducer on my Switch when I bought it. I put it in the water this weekend to try and it wasn't working. When I turned on the Garmin device on my dash for the first time, it appeared to have never been turned on as it asked for language, country etc... My question is, can a dealer install this without using the dash mount unit for calibration or connectivity etc? How would they know it works? Thanks very much!
As long as they installed it properly, they would not have needed the Garmin. In fact, you really can't test it unless it's in the water as it will not give a reading if on a trailer. The only thing that could really be an issue is not having the mounting sealed properly and having the antifreeze leak out. But they can usually see if it's sealed properly during installation. I'm sure it's not their first rodeo with transducer installs.
Yes. I had the dealer install the Sea Doo the BRP depth finder (as I had ordered it when I ordered my boat). The position it on the port side. There are transducer mounting areas on both sides. I installed the Garmin on the Starboard side. o both are functional.
The depth on the dash is from a separate transducer from SeaDoo. It attaches thru the CAN connectors. The Garmin only displays on the Garmin EchoMap. So I have two transducers on the boat.
Frank, your install answered a hundred questions but one- when I ordered the Garmin ECHOMAP™ UHD 72sv GPS (295100975), BRP noted that "requires Harness (278003684) if installed along with other electrical accessories". Do you know how to connect the harness to the Switch dashboard? Thank you
Are you in water? Depth finders don’t work in air. If you’re on the trailer, you will not get a reading. The mounting ring needs to be full of marine antifreeze and the boat in water. If the depth finder is found on the Garmin, then you problem is either the fluid leaked out of the mounting tube, in which case it needs to be resealed, or the boat is not in water. If it’s in the water and the mounting tube is still full of antifreeze. And the depth finder shows up as a device on the Garmin, then you should call Garmin and see about a replacement.
Your videos are very informative, but theyre so hard to watch. The jerky camera moves with too close shots is nauseating. Not trying to ve overly critical, but slow down and maybe a tripod or stills. Idk. Do aome youtubing on videography. Just trying to help.
Thank you Frank. I went with the Garmin GT15M-IH transducer on my 2023 21ft Switch Cruise. This was a simple installation and thanks to your video, I had all the parts and tools necessary to make this installation fast (relatively) and easy. The transducer works great! I noticed that you have a lot of surface clutter/reflection on your scope. I'm not sure if that is a result of your being in shallow salt water or RF interference(RFI) caused by the electrical system in your boat. As a precaution, I put snap-on Ferrite beads on the cables for RFI Suppression. and I don't have the surface reflection like you do. They are dirt cheap and doesn't hurt to try them. Thanks again for the great video!
Install went great. Water test this weekend.
Great to hear!
I subscribed after watching about 5 of Franks Videos. Thank you. You Rock Frank!
Thanks for taking the time to provide instructions, great job!
Glad it was helpful!
Great job. Keep the videos on the switch coming.
I'll try.
Amazing! Your videos have been so helpful since we bought our Switch
Great. Thank you. Have fun.
Thanks a bunch. Just ordered mine and this will be a great help. Concise, well explained.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome directions worked just as you directed. Not to hard if you have some mechanical know how.
Great. Thank you.
Thanks sir made it easy
I'm glad. Have fun on the water.
Which Model Chart Plotter did you install Frank ? -- I am getting one soon and would like the one I install to work with all the features that come with the Garmin Chart Plotter... I've read some of the Echo Map UHD units will not operate all their features if the Transducer you installed is used.... THANKS IN ADVANCE
The 22-23 Switches came with Garmin EchoMap 70v. I connected it to the stock chart plotter. Garmin's website will have a section on compatibilities should you wish to get a different chartplotter or depth finder.
@@letsrolldiyauto1532 Thanks for the reply Frank -- i been doing a lot of research-- getting close thou.. :) Happy Sailing!!!!!
How does this work in lieu of a fish finder, or does it?
Thank you
If you buy the transducer do you need to buy the depth finder? Or if you buy the transducer you no longer need to purchase the depth finder? Great video. Thank you.
No. I ordered the BRP depth finder when I ordered the boat, not knowing that it didn't connect to the Garmin. I then bought the Garmin transducer so that I could have more functionality and use with the garmin Echomap.
@@letsrolldiyauto1532 I just had the dealership remove the "Echo Sounder Kit" from my order as I want the one connected to the Garmin. Don't Need Both. Thank You!
Thank you
Glad to help.
Frank, your videos helped on several other items, I have a question though, I am now considering this transducer on my 18' Switch, It appears to be more space to get to your or maybe I am not looking in the correct spot. anyway would be Pics or something to describe better the location? Would be really helpful
You should have two compartments by the captain chair. Open them both up. The engines are the same, so I would imagine the engine compartments are the same.
@@Drimplant ok thank you for following up here. So the first compartment I see one ring palcement area - but it is really close to one of the engine components ( I imagine once the part is in, it nearly touch, and the second compartment I just lokked at there seems to be one, A little bit of a long run, but that be the one
I noticed that your 3m sealant was inside the tube. Does that matter and should i remove the bleed through? I'm thinking that the entire surface should be the same in order for the transducer to have an accurate picture.
Doesn't matter.
Thanks. I bought everything you suggested. I'm going to install it tomorrow. I just bought the 2024 switch cruise limited. I have a few amplifiers in my console area not as clean as yours, but I'll use your video as guidance.
Great video! Does the transducer give a reading when your Switch is at higher speeds? I’m about to install one in my Switch 18. My friend’s does not give a reading above 10 mph.
It does not. At higher speeds there's some cavitation that prevents accurate readings. his is true of both the BRP transducer and Garmin. To eliminate that, use the GT65 transom depth finder.
Hi Frank, greatly appreciate your videos. I noticed you said GT65, did you mean GT56? Can’t find the 65. I don’t do much fishing but my main priority when picking out a transducer is knowing my depth at all speeds. Do you think the GT56 is still the best option for this? Thank you!
The six screws on top did they come with yours
Yes
How does this work in lieu of a fish finder, or does it?
Thanks!
It really doesn't. You'd need a transom mount with nice side view for a good fish finder. Like the GT56. This is a basic depth finder.
Correct i installed the one for the display but I do not get a reading. I also did the ski package and it works fine
The depth reading for the BRP depth finder is accessed by using the right and left arrows on the right steering side. It will rotate between settings, RPM, depth. You can check the connections and here is the BRP instructions. Look at the bottom for troubleshooting. brp.my.salesforce-sites.com/ISPublicArticleInfo/apex/BWLightningViewerWithTranslate?#id=kA03x00000113IdCAI&googtrans(en|en_US)
THanks for the help we'll see what happens thanks guys
What was going on with your screen? I'm guessing interference from the other depth transducer since they probably use the same frequency?
Not interference. They are totally separate. If you go too fast, you'll get an inaccurate reading with either. The transhull GT65 is best for depth readings as speed.
Do you ever notice depth flashes and it stops working at speed?
Yes. That is normal. The depth finder is sonar and does not work in air. It neds to be in a liquid (water). When you start getting to speed, there's cavitation under the boat and these air bubbles interfere with the sonar. Also, the latency (time between the signal sent and signal received) may have an effect on the accuracy. The more expensive transom mounts will read depth under speed much better.
Hi Frank,
I had my dealer install the transducer and it’s been a headache. It will never read above 15mph and often times won’t read at idle; I’ve seen others have success at 40mph. The dealerships worked with BRP and replaced the transducer and still it won’t work. Now they’re ordering a new cradle to see if that fixes it.
Yesterday I took a look and noticed that the arrow is pointing towards the FRONT of the boat - could this be the root cause? If standing at the back of the boat, the arrow is pointing at 12 o’clock; should it be pointing at 9 o’clock (or maybe 10/10:30)?
The arrow should be pointing towards the center of the boat (the keel). Thru hull transducers in the switch will rarely be reliable above 15 mph. Transducers need to be in liquid. So the cradle they're in needs to have fluid (usually marine anti-freeze) and the boat in the water. With the jet boats, we often can create some cavitation that can throw off the transducer reading. The transducers that will read at speed seem to be the transom transducers (outside the boat). I do not have one of those. But generally, the depth reading is most important for switch owners at lower speeds anyway.
@@letsrolldiyauto1532 so it sounds like 12 o’clock is NOT the answer then, correct? Would it point directly to the engine (9 o’clock) or towards the exact center (~10:30)?
@@mrgarcia6 Correct. It should be pointing towards the engine - the center of the boat.
Installed the transducer and hooked to the screen but not reading depth at all. Do I need to download anything or change settings in Garmin?
You should not need to download anything. The boat does need to be in water. The transducer housing needs to have the antifreeze in it and the boat in the water. It won't read if the boat is on a trailer. Did you check to make sure the antifreeze didn't leak out (you had a good seal)? Connections all fully seated?
Hi Frank, I ask my dealer to install a Garmin transducer on my Switch when I bought it. I put it in the water this weekend to try and it wasn't working. When I turned on the Garmin device on my dash for the first time, it appeared to have never been turned on as it asked for language, country etc...
My question is, can a dealer install this without using the dash mount unit for calibration or connectivity etc? How would they know it works?
Thanks very much!
As long as they installed it properly, they would not have needed the Garmin. In fact, you really can't test it unless it's in the water as it will not give a reading if on a trailer. The only thing that could really be an issue is not having the mounting sealed properly and having the antifreeze leak out. But they can usually see if it's sealed properly during installation. I'm sure it's not their first rodeo with transducer installs.
Can this be installed after the dealership installed the sea-doo depth finer?
Yes. I had the dealer install the Sea Doo the BRP depth finder (as I had ordered it when I ordered my boat). The position it on the port side. There are transducer mounting areas on both sides. I installed the Garmin on the Starboard side. o both are functional.
HOw did you get depth on your dash screen I installed the Depth Finder but I don't get any reading
The depth on the dash is from a separate transducer from SeaDoo. It attaches thru the CAN connectors. The Garmin only displays on the Garmin EchoMap. So I have two transducers on the boat.
@@letsrolldiyauto1532 Correct i installed the one for the display but I do not get a reading. I also did the ski package and it works fine
May I ask how do you get the install instructions?
They come with the Garmin. But basically it’s just a plug and play.
Frank, your install answered a hundred questions but one- when I ordered the Garmin ECHOMAP™ UHD 72sv GPS (295100975), BRP noted that "requires Harness (278003684) if installed along with other electrical accessories". Do you know how to connect the harness to the Switch dashboard? Thank you
So your Switch did not come with an Echomap? You are installing everything? 2024 model?
Yes, 2024 model, 18' Cruise 170 Hp. Only the 230hp model came installed, I am starting from scratch. Best, Richard@@letsrolldiyauto1532
@@letsrolldiyauto1532 Yes, 2024 Switch 18' with 170hp engine. Only the 230hp model included the Echomap. I am starting from scratch.
I mounted mine but I still don't have depth readings. Anybody have any suggestions? I've tried unplugging and reconnecting.
Are you in water? Depth finders don’t work in air. If you’re on the trailer, you will not get a reading. The mounting ring needs to be full of marine antifreeze and the boat in water. If the depth finder is found on the Garmin, then you problem is either the fluid leaked out of the mounting tube, in which case it needs to be resealed, or the boat is not in water. If it’s in the water and the mounting tube is still full of antifreeze. And the depth finder shows up as a device on the Garmin, then you should call Garmin and see about a replacement.
How much did you pay for your transducer? Right now the Garmin GT15M-IH is $1,199.99
$170 amzn.to/43gHclq
THanks but I tried all of that it simply doesn't give me depth anywhere. No display for it at all
Did you check the troubleshooting at the bottom of the installation? And I assume you're in the water.
Your videos are very informative, but theyre so hard to watch. The jerky camera moves with too close shots is nauseating. Not trying to ve overly critical, but slow down and maybe a tripod or stills. Idk. Do aome youtubing on videography. Just trying to help.