Depth Sounder Keel Offset

[BrickBrock]

I have a 2005 SANTE. I am wondering what settings others use for the keel offset. The prop/rudder are about 14 inches below the hull, so that would be a -1.2 ft setting for the Keel Offset. I would rather know how much clearance I have below my prop, rather than how deep it is from the hull. What is everyone else using?

[homer12]

You can look in your manual to see what your boat drafts unweighted. That would be waterline to lowest point of running gear


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[BrickBrock]

Because the depth sensor is sitting on the bottom of the hull, I don't think using the boat draft would be a good idea for the keel offset. The sensor would already be sitting 1-2 feet below the water line, so using -2.3 feet (28" draft according to the manual) for the keel offset could display more clearance than I actually have.

[kmarine]

I recommend placing the depth finder further forward if possible and closer to the center. I have mine in front of the keel fins practically next to the drivers seat. Helps when going slow to see your out of water before you prop does.