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Transducer Problem

When on plane my 520C stops reading depth. Is this a standard problem with the main graph? If so what is the solution? My only thought was to run a skimmer transducer instead of the inhull puck. I would really like to be able to read depth while running. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.

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February 9, 2008 at 1:34 am #260525

basscathash
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My 520 reads bottom until around 55 or 60. After that there is too much air or turbulance under the hull to read bottom. This really doesnt bother me because if you are running those speeds you need to know where you are. Brian Hash

February 9, 2008 at 1:40 am #260526

sonny1ww2
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i have a 480 m and it does the same way, but the flasher seems to work pretty well at the higher speeds.

February 9, 2008 at 1:48 am #260527

Basstar
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nwacatman, A skimmer transducer will not work at all at speed.

February 11, 2008 at 3:18 am #260528

Bass Cat Boats
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Thanks for the response. And your right. I dont need it at high speeds becuse I know where I am, but just wanted to know if there was anyway to get to work…

February 11, 2008 at 3:22 am #260529

Bass Cat Boats
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They all will loose the signal from 50 to 60 mph as more air gets compressed under the pad of the hull. It is air blocking the ping read.
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