(Help) Raymarine Dragonfly -Hobie outback - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TJones · 06-10-2015, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cell128

I been using the dragonfly for about 6 months. Mine also has some problems reading correct depths when on auto. Mainly when in the kelp. I just set the range to manual and adjust it until you can see the bottom. Other than that its a great unit very detailed readings.

Problem solved .

jorluivil · 06-10-2015, 05:35 AM

If it was a battery issue I believe the entire unit would fail and not just a certain part of it, the GPS (if it has one) and the sonar do not pull their own individual power from the battery. If your unit powers up with any issues it has to be something in your settings.

Try Google, I'm sure you'll find that someone else has had a similar problem

Apex · 06-10-2015, 06:41 AM

Dragonfly 4 pro- not so pro.. Yup that's the only way I've been able to get a good read on structure is in manual mode and adjust the contrast. Bummer sucks to have to look at the grid for depth half the time, instead of just look at just the read out . I'll take some pictures later of my transducer I'm pretty sure that's not the issue. Looks like this thing is going back and now gives an excuse to fork up the cash on a Hds 7

octico · 06-10-2015, 06:42 AM

I had this similar issue. Are you sure there is no sand or dirt between the transducer and the Lowrance plate on the Hobie?

tsugg · 06-10-2015, 06:51 AM

When wiring the unit to the battery be sure the ground sheild wire and the negative are connected together. In a boat they(ground sheild wire and negative wire) stay separate but in your kayak they have to be together. Make sure all your connections are solid.

cell128 · 06-10-2015, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsugg

When wiring the unit to the battery be sure the ground sheild wire and the negative are connected together. In a boat they(ground sheild wire and negative wire) stay separate but in your kayak they have to be together. Make sure all your connections are solid.

This I didn't know...thanks I'll wire mine up tonight and try this out

radastaff · 06-10-2015, 04:39 PM

Also had/have the same prob in auto mode.
Also just set it to manual mode and manually adjust depth with wheel.
Works ok but can be a hassle at times,
+ still shows depth reading bouncing around as it hits various objects under water but at least the screen stays stable.

was not sure if it was a defect or other??
did connect xtra ground to neg
my trans is direct in water over side

oh yeah
also did the settings reset to default

Fish Taco · 06-11-2015, 09:30 AM

Well this thread is disheartening... I am having Andy help out with my install today on my Stealth with an over-the-side transducer. On my move out from New York the movers lost (or ripped off) my head unit to my older Elite 5 (2011) which I still cannot find. Decided to upgrade to a Dragonfly 7 Pro. My original 'ducer was mounted to the inside of my hull by CJ in 2011. Was really hoping that this was going to be a smooth upgrade, but after reading this thread, not so sure. Guess I'll just have to cross my fingers and wait and see... ugh...

tsugg · 06-11-2015, 09:46 AM

If all else fails, send it back. Sure it's a pain in the ass but I have the first year of the DF 5" and mine ended up(gps wouldn't read) taking a trip back east(factory) and the one I received is working fantastic!, so don't give up be patient.

Quote:

Originally Posted by radastaff

Also had/have the same prob in auto mode.
Also just set it to manual mode and manually adjust depth with wheel.
Works ok but can be a hassle at times,
+ still shows depth reading bouncing around as it hits various objects under water but at least the screen stays stable.

was not sure if it was a defect or other??
did connect xtra ground to neg
my trans is direct in water over side

oh yeah
also did the settings reset to default

06-10-2015, 05:35 AM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	If it was a battery issue I believe the entire unit would fail and not just a certain part of it, the GPS (if it has one) and the sonar do not pull their own individual power from the battery. If your unit powers up with any issues it has to be something in your settings. Try Google, I'm sure you'll find that someone else has had a similar problem __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 06-10-2015 at 05:42 AM.

06-10-2015, 06:41 AM	#3
Apex Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Riverside Posts: 130	Dragonfly 4 pro- not so pro.. Yup that's the only way I've been able to get a good read on structure is in manual mode and adjust the contrast. Bummer sucks to have to look at the grid for depth half the time, instead of just look at just the read out . I'll take some pictures later of my transducer I'm pretty sure that's not the issue. Looks like this thing is going back and now gives an excuse to fork up the cash on a Hds 7 __________________ Louis Last edited by Apex; 06-10-2015 at 06:50 AM.

06-10-2015, 06:51 AM	#5
tsugg LOWSPARK Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 251	just a thought When wiring the unit to the battery be sure the ground sheild wire and the negative are connected together. In a boat they(ground sheild wire and negative wire) stay separate but in your kayak they have to be together. Make sure all your connections are solid.

06-10-2015, 04:39 PM	#7
radastaff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 314	Also had/have the same prob in auto mode. Also just set it to manual mode and manually adjust depth with wheel. Works ok but can be a hassle at times, + still shows depth reading bouncing around as it hits various objects under water but at least the screen stays stable. was not sure if it was a defect or other?? did connect xtra ground to neg my trans is direct in water over side oh yeah also did the settings reset to default Last edited by radastaff; 06-10-2015 at 04:46 PM.

06-11-2015, 09:30 AM	#8
Fish Taco Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 164	Well this thread is disheartening... I am having Andy help out with my install today on my Stealth with an over-the-side transducer. On my move out from New York the movers lost (or ripped off) my head unit to my older Elite 5 (2011) which I still cannot find. Decided to upgrade to a Dragonfly 7 Pro. My original 'ducer was mounted to the inside of my hull by CJ in 2011. Was really hoping that this was going to be a smooth upgrade, but after reading this thread, not so sure. Guess I'll just have to cross my fingers and wait and see... ugh... __________________ - Ken Redondo Beach, CA 2011 Malibu Stealth 14

06-10-2015, 06:42 AM	#4
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	I had this similar issue. Are you sure there is no sand or dirt between the transducer and the Lowrance plate on the Hobie?