[Public-List] Internal mounting of depth sounder??

[Mike Lehman]

Because I have been presenting the "Special Awards" at the Annual Dinner
each year for the past 20+ years, I am hopeful that this discussion on
depth sounders doesn't help and prevent people from running aground...we
have not had a "Keel Wheels" award winner for several years.😜

On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 9:30 PM Gordon Laco via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Hello Michael,
>
> My own opinion is that a depth sounder without a navigation chart is
> useless.  The depth reading can be correlated with charted depths to help
> determine position… and THAT is what lowers the chances of going aground.
>  Probably the most useful application of a depth sounder is when dropping
> the hook and determining how much anchor chain or rope needs to be let go.
>
> Two months till sailing… wahoo…
>
>
> Gordon Laco
> 426 Surprise
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Feb 17, 2022, at 9:14 PM, Michael Grosh via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> > I'm currently in the process of upgrading Checkmate's electronics. I have
> > been unhappy with depth finder performance in the past, both internally
> > (with an oil filled can) and with thruhull-the last iteration. The Garmin
> > combo plotter I am installing, as an accessory, offers a bronze thru hull
> > ($189.00) that internally has a 20 degree cant to compensate for
> deadrise.
> > I think Garmin says unit projects 3/16" past hull, if I recall
> correctly. I
> > hope it works.
> > Doing what I do, I find depth finders of marginal usefullness. I am
> always
> > hoping depth will start increasing, anytime  now, until it is too late.
> > Nonethless, I like equipment on board  to perform the way it is supposed
> > to. I hope to find out about mid may.
> > Michael Grosh
> > #220
> >
> > On Thu, Feb 17, 2022, 09:14 Jonathan Bresler via Public-List <
> > public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Dear Albergers,
> >>
> >> Currently the depth sounder on Constance is mounted through the hull on
> a
> >> fairing block.   A fairing block protrudes into the water steaming along
> >> the hull and causes turbulence.   Considering the idea of removing the
> >> fairing block and mounting the depth sounder inside the hull.
> >>
> >> What are your thoughts on the internal mounting?    Pros?  Cons?
> >>
> >> Second, the depth sounder is located to starboard in the under-settee
> area
> >> just aft the divider between the forward under-settee (there's a drawer
> >> forward) and aft under-settee areas.    Is that a good location?  Why
> not
> >> farther forward, perhaps and internal mounting in the hanging locker.
> >>
> >> What are your thoughts on fore and aft relocation?
> >>
> >> All the best,
> >> Jonathan
> >> --
> >> Jonathan M Bresler
> >> S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
> >> Annapolis/Eastport MD
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