I'm on the same page as you, Dennis. The depth sounder is a handy nav tool. If it doesn't match the numbers on the chart, then I know something's wrong.
Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Newport, RI On Sun, Dec 20, 2015 at 3:03 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Just curious what listers use for a draft offset and why. > > I use the actual offset as measured from the transducer to the bottom of > the keel so the depth shown closely matches the charted depth. I prefer to > compare the depth shown on my instruments to the chart plotter rather than > have to do the math all the time. > > I know some owners use an offset so that the instrument shows depth under > keel while others don't use any offset at all. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Ave Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ phone +401 965 5260
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