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Depth Operation and
Handbook
Chapter 2: Transducer Installation
For accurate
depth readings the transducer should be sited within the
shaded clear flow areas.
1
Sail 2
3
The transducer should also:
be ahead of the propeilers
W.L.
minimum)
be at least
away from the keel (ideally ahead of the keel if a
sailing yacht)
be as near as possible
centreline of the vessel
be clear of other throughhull
or projections
have sufficient clearance inside the hull to fit the nut
Cabling
1. Run the cable back to the control head.
Note:
Avoid fluorescent lights, engines, radio transmitting equipment etc. as these
may cause interference. Also, keep
transducer cable
of the bilge
and secure at regular intervals.
2. Fit the transducer and instrument cable connectors together. To lock
the connectors, push and rotate the ring on the transducer cable
connector towards the control head connector.
.
have
of headroom to allow for withdrawal
within
the vertical, forward, aft and athwart shiis.