DZLPWR

I have an Apelco 260 fish finder. I cant seem to get it working right to were it finds fish and acts reliable. Being that ive never realy messed with a FF is a problem too.

Heres what seems to happen. If i adjust the sen. over 0 or 1 the depth goes all over the place sitting still. So, being that i cant adjust the sen. up hardly at all, i dont see any fish?

My depth doesnt read correct at full speed 30mph or so, but ive heard thats normal? Correct?

I have no idea of any base line settings for this thing. Heres some adjustments that i can remember.
Sensitivity 1-10
Zoom 4x 6x 10x (i think those numbers are right?)
chart speed
and i few others i cant remember

The transducer looks pretty level with the bottom of the boat. (rear mount).

Is this thing just a cheapo or am i doing something wrong??

Any input is greatly appreciated

lookingforcatsJake

Buckshotmckee

That is correct. It sounds like the sensor at the back of the is bad. I'm not too sure how to test it, but contact a local boat shop and ask them, they should be able to tell you. If there is an internal short in the head unit, monitor, it would probably be cheaper to replace it, then to try and repair it. Just my $.02.

P.S. Real Fishermen don't need a stink'n fish finder.

DZLPWR

Thats probly true!

I acually use the depth reading more than anything to help find holes for big cats