depth gauge not working
03-25-2006, 07:39 PM
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Re: depth gauge not working
My previous non stepped boat had the transducer in the bilge. It was epoxied in a PVC tube that was FG'd to the hull bottom.I don't know if the tube extended into teh bottom or was just flush with it. That one would read up to 80mph every time.
My current boat, stepped bottom, never worked after the boat was put in gear. Even at idle speed, so no chance of air. It was just epoxied to the bottom in the bilge.
My current boat, stepped bottom, never worked after the boat was put in gear. Even at idle speed, so no chance of air. It was just epoxied to the bottom in the bilge.
03-25-2006, 07:41 PM
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Re: depth gauge not working
Originally Posted by mr mercruiser
one good test would be to get the boat on plain-go as fast as you can towards the beach-when the boat stops -look at the guage-if it reads 0 its working ok.make sure it reads 0 when the boat stops or you may have to recalibrate it alittle
That won't work, has to be in water. But it should work right up till it says 0.
03-26-2006, 07:01 PM
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Re: depth gauge not working
Originally Posted by mr mercruiser
one good test would be to get the boat on plain-go as fast as you can towards the beach-when the boat stops -look at the guage-if it reads 0 its working ok.make sure it reads 0 when the boat stops or you may have to recalibrate it alittle
03-26-2006, 07:27 PM
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Re: depth gauge not working
Craig I am sure you allready checked all of your connections under the dash but if it worked for a minute mabee just a bad ground or something simple take another look even run a temporary ground wire to make sure if you find nothing there then it is most likely your x-ducer try reseting it like fund razor said
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03-26-2006, 09:20 PM
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Re: depth gauge not working
I did double check it again today, everything looks fine except where the wire gets crimped because of that round access panel. It looks and feels solid in there, won't wiggle or anything. I'll pick up some epoxy at the Home DeePot this week and if that doesn't work, then I'll just take it out and point it at the Ex, she's very shallow, should set off the alarm 
03-27-2006, 07:51 AM
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Re: depth gauge not working
Unsane, call me and I will be glad to help you troubleshoot the problem. Make sure that when you re-mount the transducer, that it is at least 10" from the center of the vee(cored from center out 10"). That is why the transducer is mounted in that inspection hole and not in the step itself. There was some problems with epoxy that was supplied with the transducers and a lot of them came loose from the hull. If this happened to the original owner, it may have been re-attached with an adhesive that does not allow good transmission of the signal. This may explain why it is still secure but not working correctly. I use Marine Tex, be sure to remove current adhesive. My number is 252-975-7048, ask for Chris.
03-27-2006, 09:15 AM
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Re: depth gauge not working
Unsane, that is my work number here at Fountain, and we aren't here on Saturdays. Also if you call with your address, I'll be glad to send you warranty registration info so that the hull warranty can be transferred to your name. I am available from 8:00-5:00 EST Monday-Friday.
03-27-2006, 03:16 PM
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I tried to get over to the boat today, but I guess I'm not feeling as good as I thought (mild case of food poisoning or something) I'll get a hold of you when I can get over there during the week. Can I just PM my info to you for the warranty stuff?
