My boat was on the hard for 4 weeks, after bottom painted and put back to the water, the depth sounder show no reading (has a "MSD 1"). Any ideas what caused this? Thanks
Depth Sounder has no reading
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Just a thought but did they paint the depth sounder as well? Can you pull it while in the water to check, I have a blank to swap when I do this. I always insert the blank before hauling to protect my traducer.
My sounder is the in-hull type. The original through-hull sounder stop working when they paint over the transducer. Any way to check if the problem is with the transducer or the instrument? Thanks
Is your thru hull transducer set in epoxy or in a collar with water/antifreeze or oil?
If it's liquid it's possible it's leaked out. This happened to me where the silicone that joined the collar to the hull seperate after a knock something stowed in the same compartment. THe fluid leaked out. I reseated it added more fluid and was back in business.
If it's liquid it's possible it's leaked out. This happened to me where the silicone that joined the collar to the hull seperate after a knock something stowed in the same compartment. THe fluid leaked out. I reseated it added more fluid and was back in business.
The "MSD" reading indicates the unit has failed to receive a return echo. This usually means a board is shot. DMI in MA can fix it (+/-$175). Call Steve there and discuss. I had this same problem a few years ago, sent the unit to them, and it has worked perfectly since.
DMI Marine, Inc.
330 Wareham Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
main phone number: 774-213-9744
fax number: none, please use email
email: dmi@dmimarine.com
DMI Marine, Inc.
330 Wareham Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
main phone number: 774-213-9744
fax number: none, please use email
email: dmi@dmimarine.com
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Yea, and there is no baffle in it like the speed transducer. If you remove it a column of water about 1 1/2" in diameter will hit you square in the face. Ask me how I know. Won't be doing that again.