Magic fish finder

[Frank Acampora]

Hey guys! I have a good one for you. I have a Raytheon fishfinder/depth finder/speedometer. Push small red recessed push button for power--hold button in to power down.

I have been working on the boat so I left it uncovered. For three days, when I went out to the boat, the fishfinder was on. I would power it down and when I returned the next day, it was on again--3 days in a row. I finally unplugged the power cord. Now, I know that I turned it off each time. It would say powering down and the screen went blank. I also know it can not go on by magic.
I was reinstalling a new tach and turning on and off the ignition but it is not connected to the switch. I don't think pulses of electricity generated by working the ignition switch would cause it to go on automatically. So, my theory is that a bird was lighting on the steering wheel and pecking at the red on button. Waddaya think?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Magic fish finder

Thats a very logical theory!!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Magic fish finder

even the birds are getting lazy. imagine them using a fishfinder rather than the eyes. what's the world coming to.

 

[gss036]

Re: Magic fish finder

My Eagle DF500 started doing that and then got worse, I no longer have it, threw it in the trash. Those things have a printed circuit board under them, either leave it alone and live with it or send back for repair. My places charge a flat rate for repairs.
I like your bird theory though, great imagnation.

 

[Fishstick1962]

Re: Magic fish finder

I have seen a GPS that powered up with the ignition switch (By design) but not a fishfinder.

 

[Nova II 260]

Smart bird

Smart bird

Who do you suppose taught that bird how to use a fish finder? Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Magic fish finder

even the birds are getting lazy. imagine them using a fishfinder rather than the eyes. what's the world coming to.

LOL