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Title: Can I take transducer out of water while the unit is ON?
Post by: CHOOhonets on April 25, 2011, 02:43:49 AM
Can I take transducer out of water while the unit is ON? As far as i know you shouldn't do it with Raymarine products without turning the unit OFF because it can causesome troubles with the transducer.
PS I am asking because when I use my unit (transom mount, portable clamp) at inflatable boat and go high speed it is better to lift the transducer up to reduce pressure on the clamp and the transducer and to reduce flowing and splashing caused by the clamp.
Title: Re: Can I take transducer out of water while the unit is ON?
Post by: sonar2000 on April 25, 2011, 09:11:31 AM
Yes it is ok to take the transducer out of the water while power is on. 
Chuck
Title: Re: Can I take transducer out of water while the unit is ON?
Post by: mendota on April 25, 2011, 09:39:30 AM
I just noticed that the latest version of software has added "turn sonar OFF" to the shutdown menu, so now there is a quick way to turn the sonar off when not desired.
Title: Re: Can I take transducer out of water while the unit is ON?
Post by: sonar2000 on April 25, 2011, 10:57:06 AM
Great for when you just want to run GPS/NAV.   Way to go HB..
Chuck
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