Lowrance X51 - False Readings at Higher Speeds

[mtemple]

I have a Lowrance X51 that has been on my boat now for over a year and has worked fine. Now when I pick up the speed in the boat - anything over 5 to 10 MPH - the depth reading will start blinking and remain the same regardless of the depth of water. When I slow down it seems to correct itself. I have tried adjusting the sensitivity but that doesn't seem to correct the problem. The transducer is a transom mount.

 

[rogerwa]

Re: Lowrance X51 - False Readings at Higher Speeds

Could it be coming out of the water at these speeds or seeing water that has a lot of air introduced?? That would be my guess.

 

[james082273]

Re: Lowrance X51 - False Readings at Higher Speeds

Some of the previous transducers had a break away feature that would sometimes kick up at high speeds or if you hit something. You can just push it forward and snap it back into place.<br /><br />Just an idea.

 

[Keith Buchanan]

Re: Lowrance X51 - False Readings at Higher Speeds

You are loosing bottom lock.Try relocating transducer. Trial and error is the name of the game.<br /><br />Best of luck Keith B..