What's your sonar repair method? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Stan K G · 09-11-2010, 06:51 PM

My sonar went from good, to having a 20ft max depth, then 12 ft, and today at LJ it was 0ft everywhere.

trans was glued down with some white crud, I'm going to replace it with a wet mount. If that doesn't fix the problem, what should my next step be?

the connections are good as far as i can tell, though I'm tempted to redo the electrical wiring (and I know I will regret doing so later)

dsafety · 09-11-2010, 07:38 PM

Mine did a similar thing. I think the problem may have something to do with not getting enough voltage. I will be checking my wires and connections.

Bob

yakrider · 09-11-2010, 08:26 PM

pop the puck out and stick it directly in the water to eliminate any doubt...
then you'll know if it's a power issue or just the goop failing...
and the wet mount IS the chit!

StinkyMatt · 09-11-2010, 09:47 PM

I am not very experienced at reading a FF. My 718 was doing the same thing one time, I ended up having a low battery (I think) Well charged batteries, no more problems.

I had mine gooped for a month and now have it in a little plastic cup filled with water. WOW what a difference, I see a lot of STUFF! Now if I could only figure out what all that stuff is ?!

Stan K G · 09-11-2010, 11:36 PM

I tested the battery and at full charge it's running at 12v, and I always go out with a full battery.

deepdvr · 09-12-2010, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stan K G

I tested the battery and at full charge it's running at 12v, and I always go out with a full battery.

My batteries are in the high 13's or 14v when fully charged.

09-11-2010, 06:51 PM	#1
Stan K G Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 36	What's your sonar repair method? My sonar went from good, to having a 20ft max depth, then 12 ft, and today at LJ it was 0ft everywhere. trans was glued down with some white crud, I'm going to replace it with a wet mount. If that doesn't fix the problem, what should my next step be? the connections are good as far as i can tell, though I'm tempted to redo the electrical wiring (and I know I will regret doing so later)

09-11-2010, 07:38 PM	#2
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Mine did a similar thing. I think the problem may have something to do with not getting enough voltage. I will be checking my wires and connections. Bob

09-11-2010, 08:26 PM	#3
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	pop the puck out and stick it directly in the water to eliminate any doubt... then you'll know if it's a power issue or just the goop failing... and the wet mount IS the chit!

09-11-2010, 09:47 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	I am not very experienced at reading a FF. My 718 was doing the same thing one time, I ended up having a low battery (I think) Well charged batteries, no more problems. I had mine gooped for a month and now have it in a little plastic cup filled with water. WOW what a difference, I see a lot of STUFF! Now if I could only figure out what all that stuff is ?!

09-11-2010, 11:36 PM	#5
Stan K G Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 36	I tested the battery and at full charge it's running at 12v, and I always go out with a full battery.