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Setting the Keel Offset

You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth reading for the transducer installation location. This allows you to view the depth of the water below the keel or the true depth of the water, depending on your needs.

If you want to know the water depth below the keel or the lowest point of your boat and the transducer is installed at the water line or anywhere above the end of the keel, measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat.

If you want to know the true water depth and the transducer is installed below the water line, measure the distance from the bottom of the transducer up to the water line.

NOTE: This option is only available when you have valid depth data.
  1. Measure the distance:

    • If the transducer is installed at the water line Callout number 1 or anywhere above the end of the keel, measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat. Enter this value as a positive number.

    • If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel Callout number 2 and you want to know the true depth of the water, measure the distance from the transducer to the water line. Enter this value in as a negative number.


    Keel offset drawing with callouts
  2. Complete an action:

    • If the transducer is connected to the chartplotter or a sonar module, select Settings > My Vessel > Depth and Anchoring > Keel Offset.

    • If the transducer is connected to the NMEA 2000® network, select Settings > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup > Device List, select the transducer, and select Review > Keel Offset.

  3. Select Plus symbol if the transducer is installed at the water line, or select Minus symbol if the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel.
  4. Enter the distance measured in step 1.
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September 2024
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