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Bottom Machine not running at speed
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Bottom Machine not running at speed
This is my first post here...but I have been a behind the scenes reader for about a year now.
I'm stumped and thought y'all might have some experience with this as alot of us run a similar hull. I have a Wellcraft 252 fisherman and put in a B175M thru-hull ducer in it. She reads very well at slow speeds...anything under 14mph or probably less. But as soon as I speed her up passed that or jump on plane she completely stops reading. All I get is lines and color all over the place.
I'm looking for a solution to fix this issue. Any help or advice would mean alot as getting her up and running for the past year has been a work in progress but she is good to go now except for this problem.
Thank you!
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Re: Bottom Machine not running at speed
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Re: Bottom Machine not running at speed
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Re: Bottom Machine not running at speed
If it was an install issue you wouldn't be getting depth.
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Re: Bottom Machine not running at speed
Billm wrote:Source of the post Sounds like something just ahead of the pickup is causing turbulence and bubbles as you speed up. Is it nice and flush and smooth with the hull around it?
From what I remember there is nothing in front of the ducer. It is on a lift so I'll get in the water and take some pictures to share.
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Re: Bottom Machine not running at speed
boardman74 wrote:Source of the post If your still getting depth readings my guess is that the transducer can not keep up with the mapping portion as you move quicker. I'd check with the manufacturer of the unit and talk to them about the capabilities of the particular unit/ transducer combination.
If it was an install issue you wouldn't be getting depth.
That is a good idea. I will reach out to the manufacturer of the transducer and tell them my combo I am using. hopefully they can help. thank you!
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Re: Bottom Machine not running at speed
Again, sorry for taking so long to respond but with a wfie, kids, and a job it takes me a while to do anything that just involves me!
I will update yall after the offshore trip to let you know if it solved the issue or not.
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Re: Bottom Machine not running at speed
Thank you for the help guys!
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