I just installed my new Humminbird 565 8-)

First off, I just want to let anyone who thinks it's tough that it's not. I'm the type who feels incompetent when doing anything electrical. I found out that my local boat mechanic hurt his back and couldn't do the install for about a month.   So I went ahead and did it my self. It took only 2 hours after making sure I had all the materials I needed.

Now to my question. Should the transducer have accurate depth readings on dry land? With the boat on the trailer, it sits about 24inches off the ground but I'm getting a 6.7ft reading off the unit. Everything else seems to work great, accurate temp and so on.

Aaron

No it won't read through the air to the ground.

No, you will not get accurate depth measurements unless the transducer is submerged in water.

Well that was easy then  :-[

I just installed my new Humminbird 565 8-)

First off, I just want to let anyone who thinks it's tough that it's not. I'm the type who feels incompetent when doing anything electrical. I found out that my local boat mechanic hurt his back and couldn't do the install for about a month. So I went ahead and did it my self. It took only 2 hours after making sure I had all the materials I needed.

Now to my question. Should the transducer have accurate depth readings on dry land? With the boat on the trailer, it sits about 24inches off the ground but I'm getting a 6.7ft reading off the unit. Everything else seems to work great, accurate temp and so on.

Aaron

Good for you man!  I cant do anything with my hands LOL!  I had a buddy help me with mine. ;D

Now might I ask why you were looking for fish, at the top of the ramp?

Now might I ask why you were looking for fish, at the top of the ramp?

Hahaha :-? :

Jimmy Hoffa fish?