Depth finder
 

1994 Shabah Z212 the depth finder is not working? any thoughts?

Re: Depth finder
 

Not working at all or unrealistic depths. My factory one has correct depths every once and awhile but most of the time it is way off.


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Re: Depth finder
 

If its mounted in the bilge area and is a thru hull unit, its likely that it has come loose in the epoxy mount (age/wear & tear) and wont read at all.

Re: Depth finder
 

What make is the head unit? My boat's original Lowrance unit was defective when I bought the boat a year ago. it turned out to be a defective transducer. A new transducer (shoot-thru-hull epoxy glued into hull) fixed it. But I got greedy and tried to fix the lights inside and ruined it, very delicate connections at that age.


You can test the transducer to see if it has gone open-circuit by putting a small AM radio near it while the depth finder is switched on. The radio should make an easily heard clicking sound if ok. Best frequency to use is 550-600 KHz. If the head unit is working but the transducer is open, the clicking will be very faint.

Re: Depth finder
 

Where was your transducer located?


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Re: Depth finder
 

It was under the engine. There was a cutout in the inner hull to allow it to be glued to the outer hull.

Re: Depth finder
 

Thanks for all the replys. i will will try your suggestions and thoughts.
thanks