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Author	Topic:   Mercury Smartcraft Depth Sounder
Nushlie	posted 02-07-2010 08:53 AM ET (US)         Our new Boston Whaler has a Verado motor with Mercury Smartcraft gauges. We receive plenty of information, however, we do not get a water depth reading because there is no transducer. Is the the Mercury Smartcraft depth sounder effective? I would prefer simply using the guages that are already installed and not cut into the center console. Nushlie
Robert V	posted 02-08-2010 08:41 AM ET (US)             I had a Smartcraft equipped Sea Ray that came with a thru-hull sounder. It worked very well, depth showed on the digital read-out and could be set as the default reading. I have no experience with this function on an outboard boat, nor have I seen one equipped this way. Recently, I installed a Raymarine A50 sounder/GPS unit. I am very pleased with the unit. Robert
glen e	posted 02-08-2010 07:01 PM ET (US)             yes..mount the transducer sold by Mercury on your transom - see your dealer or the website for deatails.
Robert V	posted 02-10-2010 08:18 AM ET (US)             Glen E is "the man" when it comes to anything Verado related, take his advise on the subject. You may want to get in touch with him directly for some help with your question. He has a website dedicated to Verado motor owners, you may also want to post your question there. Robert

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