Depth Gauge

clbkab

I continue to have issues with my depth gauge reading 2.2 ft then a more accurate 6.7 feet then flash back to 2.2 ft?  Does this sound familiar to anyone?  I have a Captiva 246 with less than 40 hours of operation.

mvn

Hmmm...not sure.  The manual is here:

http://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/429/faria-digital-depth-sounder-user-manual#latest

 

Mark

 

Capt_Steve

If you have a weedy or soft bottom it can give false readings. Also check the transducer on the bottom of the boat to make sure the transducer is clean and does not have any sealer smeared on it.

Michael T

One word - weeds.MT

cdarinker

I have issues with my gauge all the time.  Most of the time it reads "un."  I have no idea what that means and can't find it in the manual.  Any suggestions Steve?!

 

cdarinker

And I found it, "units" but even after setting units, it still reads 00

 

mvn

Had a similar issue recently with a Faria depth gauge on a Seadoo boat.   Check the 2-pin weatherpack transducer connector on the back of the gauge. 

Mark 

Strother85

First minor issue with the new boat....the depth gauge is not functioning.  flashing 0.0 and then every once in awhile will jump to 199 ft and back to flashing 0.0.  From what I read on the faria website this is consistent with not getting a signal from the transducer.....loose connection or bad transducer.  With only 8.4 hours on the boat, I'll let the dealer figure it out.   

frenchship

My Faria depht gauge stop working in the middle of last season all the connections were ok. Could not figure why until I noticed that the transducer was right over a bunk on my trailer so putting a lot of pressure on it and bouncing a bit while transporting the boat. Replace the transducer and move the bunk away to clear it and it seems ok now.

clbkab

Turns out the final solution was to replace the thru-hull transducer with a transom mounted unit.  It has been working fine ever since.