[C320-list] Autohelm depth display flashing zero...sometimes

[Chris Burti]

Correct…

Thanks,
Chris Burti
Farmville, NC

From: Scott Thompson
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 9:59 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Autohelm depth display flashing zero...sometimes

I think you mean true wind. Apparent wind is what the masthead unit measures directly. 

> On May 27, 2020, at 7:21 PM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I like the speed to work as my apparent wind reading relies upon it
> 
> Thanks,
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
> 
> From: Jack Brennan
> Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 7:05 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Autohelm depth display flashing zero...sometimes
> 
> I always view speed as outdated technology, like a sextant. 
> 
> My Open CPN plotter gives me extremely good speed over ground. It’s not hard to figure out current where I sail when you combine that and the feel of the boat.
> 
> When I depended on a knot meter, I found that it was often inaccurate due to algae growth, etc.
> 
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
> 
> From: Chris Burti
> Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 6:59 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Autohelm depth display flashing zero...sometimes
> 
> Kevin,
> Unless my ST60 transducer is seated perfectly, my speed will not read. Since I need to take it out to avoid barnacles, it is a frequent problem for me.
> 
> Thanks,
> Chris Burti
> Commitment #867
> Farmville, NC
> 
> From: Kevin Rooney
> Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 5:03 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Autohelm depth display flashing zero...sometimes
> 
> Transducer failing?
> 
> I have a '95 C320 with the original instruments (so 25 years old now). The
> display for the Autohelm depth finder recently began flashing "0:00" for
> extended periods, but it works other at other times.
> 
> I think this is an ST50 unit.
> 
> I'm guessing the transducer is getting ready to go bad but don't really
> know. Has anyone dealt with this?
> 
> Also, my Autohelm speed display just reads zeroes all the time and has for
> a while. I haven't dealt with that because speed over the bottom is
> available on my GPS chart plotter. I assume this is unrelated to the depth
> meter but don't know for sure.
> 
> Does anyone here know about these things? Any help would be greatly
> appreciated!
> 
> Kevin
> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
> Deale, MD
> http://kevjot.com/boat/
> 
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