nordic454
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what have you guys seen as the best, most reliable depth gauge/finder? I am interested in putting one in...
what have you guys seen as the best, most reliable depth gauge/finder? I am interested in putting one in...
Even at only 5mph the boat is moving 7.5 ft per second. Do you really think it maters what end the transducer is?how do feel about cutting a hole through your hull? Airmar makes a great transducer that can be paired with just about any dash gauge, has water temp capabilities and can be mounted in a forward location as opposed to transomes which realty only tell you depth after running over whatever you just hit. I will post images and part numbers once I'm back to the shop .
Even at only 5mph the boat is moving 7.5 ft per second. Do you really think it maters what end the transducer is?
If you want a depth finder to avoid hitting the bottom that’s pretty much pointless. I guess it would be helpful for fishing.
I would rather look at a nice set of GPS charts and invest in polarized glasses.
Install a chart plotter with sonar. A stupid gauge only is dumb imo
The more info I can get the better. I fail to see how having a simple dash gauge sounder is bad. This feels like a Rice Rd. thread...
I use my depth gauge all the time when it near shore. Not something I pay attention to when running. Its kind of nice when you are just idling through a shallow spot. Its also not useful for things like submerged logs, but great for watching the bottom on a strange area with water tables that fluctuate regularly.
I would not be completely comfortable without one.
I just bought this one, not installed yet. Previous boat had air and sea temp, and a separate simple depth sounder. I found I like all three pieces of info. People ask me shit, dunno why, but they do. Which brings me to another benefit of just knowing the depth. I can tell people it's safe to dive.The Faria 2 inch with depth, air and water temp. Hard to beat, Overtons sells 'em for $150.00. I like the compact factory in dash look.
I just bought this one, not installed yet. Previous boat had air and sea temp, and a separate simple depth sounder. I found I like all three pieces of info. People ask me shit, dunno why, but they do. Which brings me to another benefit of just knowing the depth. I can tell people it's safe to dive.
Also, there are spots all over that look kinda safe, but not 100% sure. I idle up to these, drift over, and get a reading. If I know lake elevation that day I make a mental note and then I know more shit again.
If you have the hueevos to drill that hole, the airmar part mentioned above will work with that Faria. Eliminating more junk and and wires hanging off that pretty transom of yours.
I've had shoot through before on another boat. Worked well, but I'm going to hang it off the transom this time. The boat is at the lake, so it really isn't cruising on the trailer ever, and when you combine trim tabs, power steering rams (eventually), exhaust, etc. etc. the transom has a bunch of shit anyway, so what's the difference? Add in that when she's floating all that shit (even exhaust) is under water on my boat plus hidden by the swim-step. I'm over it.I definitely want it in Hull, not off the transom. Not too keen on drilling a hole either.
Just remember any turbulence off the hull will blow your readings.I've had shoot through before on another boat. Worked well, but I'm going to hang it off the transom this time. The boat is at the lake, so it really isn't cruising on the trailer ever, and when you combine trim tabs, power steering rams (eventually), exhaust, etc. etc. the transom has a bunch of shit anyway, so what's the difference? Add in that when she's floating all that shit (even exhaust) is under water on my boat plus hidden by the swim-step. I'm over it.
As for drilling, dash or transom, you just gotta do it. No options for most additions.
Understood. Fact is. I'm not looking for anything high speed. Just info for future reference, curiosity etc. All good. Oh, and one boat ago it was hangin' off the transom and it was more consistent at speed than my shoot through two boats ago.Just remember any turbulence off the hull will blow your readings.