Just installed fishfinder..scratching head though

[Diablos]

I just installed my new Humminbird 565 8-)

First off, I just want to let anyone who thinks it's tough that it's not. I'm the type who feels incompetent when doing anything electrical. I found out that my local boat mechanic hurt his back and couldn't do the install for about a month.   So I went ahead and did it my self. It took only 2 hours after making sure I had all the materials I needed.

Now to my question. Should the transducer have accurate depth readings on dry land? With the boat on the trailer, it sits about 24inches off the ground but I'm getting a 6.7ft reading off the unit. Everything else seems to work great, accurate temp and so on.

Aaron

[Jig Man]

No it won't read through the air to the ground.

[Long Mike]

No, you will not get accurate depth measurements unless the transducer is submerged in water.

[Diablos]

Well that was easy then  :-[

[TopDog]

I just installed my new Humminbird 565 8-)

First off, I just want to let anyone who thinks it's tough that it's not. I'm the type who feels incompetent when doing anything electrical. I found out that my local boat mechanic hurt his back and couldn't do the install for about a month. So I went ahead and did it my self. It took only 2 hours after making sure I had all the materials I needed.

Now to my question. Should the transducer have accurate depth readings on dry land? With the boat on the trailer, it sits about 24inches off the ground but I'm getting a 6.7ft reading off the unit. Everything else seems to work great, accurate temp and so on.

Aaron

Good for you man!  I cant do anything with my hands LOL!  I had a buddy help me with mine. ;D

[bassboy1]

Now might I ask why you were looking for fish, at the top of the ramp?

[Diablos]

Now might I ask why you were looking for fish, at the top of the ramp?

Hahaha :-? :

[kybassangler]

Jimmy Hoffa fish?