jackmowers
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- Joined
- Aug 21, 2013
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- 4
I've owned seadoo's for years, but this year I traded them in for a 2005 Cobalt 220. Since I'm essentially new to boating and don't want to ruin my new boat I was wondering if somebody could help me with the meaning of the numbers I'm getting on my depth finder. If the gauge is reading 3.5' and I have a 36" draft...shouldn't I be hitting the bottom of the launch ramp? (the outdirve is trimmed up.) I think the sensor is located at the bottom of the transom??? With the prop in the water and coming up to the trailer, the gauge usually reads 3.5'. Can anyone estimate how much clearence I have? I guess I'm asking if anyone has any experience with the meaning of the depth gauge reading. In other words, how much clearence do I have when a depth number comes up.
Secondly what number to should I set low depth alarm for? I think I have it set for 4.5 feet...which is probably something like 6.5 feet...I just don't know. I like the notification alarm that I'm getting shallow, but I would love to shut the alarm off while still getting readings. Since I'm new, I have enough stress at the docks that I don't need an alarm continuing to go off, but would like the continued data. Any help for a newbie would be fantastic! Thanks!
Secondly what number to should I set low depth alarm for? I think I have it set for 4.5 feet...which is probably something like 6.5 feet...I just don't know. I like the notification alarm that I'm getting shallow, but I would love to shut the alarm off while still getting readings. Since I'm new, I have enough stress at the docks that I don't need an alarm continuing to go off, but would like the continued data. Any help for a newbie would be fantastic! Thanks!