I use the offset from the transducer to the waterline. That way I read the actual depth of the water. My offset is about 20”. I can then match chart depth to the depth sounder and avoid going aground....or at least pull the throttle back so it’s a soft grounding!
Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress” Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Ron Ricci via CnC-List Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 08:42 To: 'Dennis C.' <capt...@gmail.com>; 'CnClist' <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> Cc: Ron Ricci <rvri...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Winter discussions - depth sounder offset Dennis, I use an offset from the transducer to the bottom of the keel so I read the actual depth under the keel. This way, I can easily tell how much water is under the boat. Comparing the depth shown on the instrument with that charted depth always requires knowing the state of the tide. Thanks, Ron Ron Ricci S/V Patriot C&C 37+ Bristol, RI <mailto:ron.ri...@1968.usna.com> ron.ri...@1968.usna.com
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