How Fast is Too Fast

[Ralph]

I just got an X-15 and don't pick up much at full throttle

I like to seek out deeper schools with the unit and do so at 10 to 15 mph.

Is this too fast? Can I go faster?

thanks

[Water Dog]

We run at almost 40mph and still pickup fish arches . Adjust your transducer mount .

[mac]

The sonar travels at the speed of sound, about a 1000 ft a second, and if your sonar is pointed straight down and you're not moving, that's OK. If you are traveling, it takes a while for the sound to get back to the receiver and you may be gone when it gets there and not get a signal. Therefore, point the transducer a bit ahead of you so that you will get the return signal before your get out of the arc of the signal if you are going to want a reading at speed.

[perchjerker]

I agree with the other posts.
For a guideline, set you transducer level with the bottom of the boat, then angle it 1 "click" forward on your bracket. That should give you about a 5 degree angle.

I can run wide open and never lose the bottom with it adjusted this way.

Hope this helps.

[B. Reel]

Too fast is the point where your boat gets too light and flies up in the air like those racing boats. hehe

[Cangl]

10-15 is about right with me also. Even less when a accurate grayscale reading is needed. Operating manually is alot easier at slower speeds also, as sudden depth changes require auto especially with bottom tracking zoom.