Tips on Tuesday : How not to hit the reef! The Forward Looking Sonar

Aquarius was fitted with an Echo Pilot 2D forward looking sonar. We use the Echo Pilot every time we are close to shore, or in areas with a depth less than 30 to 40 meters. The Echo Pilot has saved us from hitting the reef two times, and made us feel safe while anchoring, and moving the boat in shallow waters. This is a short video about how the Echo Pilot works, and how we used it.

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Aquarius was fitted with an Echo Pilot 2D forward looking sonar. We use the Echo Pilot every time we are close to shore, or in areas with a depth less than 30 to 40 meters. The Echo Pilot has saved us from hitting the reef two times, and made us feel safe while anchoring, and moving the boat in shallow waters. This is a short video about how the Echo Pilot works, and how we used it.

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for Tips on Tuesday : How not to hit the reef! The Forward Looking Sonar

PJ Southpaw
PJ Southpaw - 5 years ago
This video made me a suscriber. Very practical information that could save lives. Can't ignore the value of that. Thank you for covering this subject. Excellent presentation......
JACK JACKSON
JACK JACKSON - 5 years ago
Interesting, I’ve only ever read one article about fls and it concluded that it wasn’t worth having as by the time the signal returned and you were alerted to an obstacle you would have already hit it! Even at low speed! Thanks for sharing and safe passage.
Brendan Hayes
Brendan Hayes - 5 years ago
I’m sold! Now all I need is a boat.
Ali
Ali - 5 years ago
Very important video Ken, it will safe many lives, but why don't boat manufacturers install this important instrument in the first place to safe people and their boats?!
ownasaur
ownasaur - 5 years ago
Thanks for the tip, I will consider getting a forward looking sonar when I get my own boat.
I was watching another sailing channel just before your vid and their keel hit a rock but were lucky to notice it right before impact.
ysesq
ysesq - 5 years ago
simrad fls is about $700
Bill
Bill - 5 years ago
More details would be great!
Edward Lahr
Edward Lahr - 5 years ago
Sooooo, you like the Echo Pilot 2d??????
Sailing Aquarius Around The World
Sailing Aquarius Around The World - 5 years ago
You bet!
Tom Williams
Tom Williams - 5 years ago
Very interesting. That certainly paid for itself. I wonder what the next generation upgrade will provide, a possible 2d image of what's in front?
I like these tech videos. Thanks.
Sailing Aquarius Around The World
Sailing Aquarius Around The World - 5 years ago
They make a 3D version, but it's much more expensive. I think the 2D version is good enough for me. Sometimes I'll turn from side to side, and do a loop when looking for a good place to drop the anchor.

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Robert Adams Metal Detecting
Robert Adams Metal Detecting - 5 years ago
Thank you! I have been waiting for a video on FLS and cruising yachts! Does it have a feature that sounds an alarm at certain depths?
Sailing Aquarius Around The World
Sailing Aquarius Around The World - 5 years ago
Yes, and I have mine set to 5 meters. That is the beeping sound you hear when we were leaving the anchorage North of Lombok.
arumrunner
arumrunner - 5 years ago
Two types of sailors, those who have touched bottom, and liars. :-)
Sailing Aquarius Around The World
Sailing Aquarius Around The World - 5 years ago
O, I have touched, I won't lie about that.
Dean Allen
Dean Allen - 5 years ago
Very enjoyable video. Why not discuss the units available for sailing vessels and the costs. Is installation difficult? Can an owner do it, or does it require professional help. Thanks for the video & stay safe.
Sailing Aquarius Around The World
Sailing Aquarius Around The World - 5 years ago
I'll try to do this in a different video.. Trying to keep them short for the Tuesday Tips. Thanks for watching! Fair Winds

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