Novice question....
How is the depth to the bottom measured on the depth finder?
Let's say my draught is 3 feet...
Does that actually mean I have 3 feet before my bottom hits? And if so, it measured from the lowest part, i.e. running gear?
And, the depth I see on the depth finder... is that the depth from the surface of the water? Or the depth from a certain part of the bottom of the boat?
Trying to get a better feeling of depth, as I had to call for a tow this past week.
Very shallow in Tampa Bay.
How is the depth to the bottom measured on the depth finder?
Let's say my draught is 3 feet...
Does that actually mean I have 3 feet before my bottom hits? And if so, it measured from the lowest part, i.e. running gear?
And, the depth I see on the depth finder... is that the depth from the surface of the water? Or the depth from a certain part of the bottom of the boat?
Trying to get a better feeling of depth, as I had to call for a tow this past week.
Very shallow in Tampa Bay.