I got a new toy!

Discussion in 'OnBoard Electronics & Controls' started by cthippo, Mar 19, 2021.

  1. cthippo
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    This popped up on Craigslist last night for free and I decided I had to have it...
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    It's a rather old, but allegedly functional, depth finder, but instead of a screen it records on thermal paper like an old FAX machine. It's down imaging only, but I think that being able to make paper graphs of wrecks we find might be a nice gift idea for the people who help with the project.
     
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    That is a decidedly OLD toy!
    In order for it to be useful for anything other than real-time straight down shots, it needs to be combined with a nifty Loran C unit and a sharp pencil for scribbling coordinates and headings on pertinent markings so you’ll know where the pretty pictures came from.
    I used to log catch, tide, current and weather info on the chart as well.
     
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    Garmin unit nearby showing coordinates while taking photo with smartphone of both will save it for posterity.
     
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    cthippo Senior Member

    My Garmin 9SV will be my working unit, this is just for the cool factor and to record trophies.
     
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