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Forward facing Sonar (Recommendations: 0 )

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john1


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Fri, Mar 14th - 4:32PM

Does Anyone know anything about Forward Facing Sonar. Does it work, or does it just scare you when a whale swims in front of your boat. Will it aid me in sailing solo?

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reality
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Fri, Aug 15th - 7:16AM

I have heard from a couple of cruisers that have it and don't use it very often. Apparently they use a lot of DC amps and when your running under sail power that may be a problem. One cruiser friend has stated that the range is not as good as advertised and often by the time the radar reports an object your on it. I have not heard of anyone that is so sold on it that they jump up and down telling everyone. grant on board S/C Reality