How does this unit perform in surface conditions from ripple to wind swept unprotected coastal waters.
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I don't live or fish in those type conditions but from what I have used it, it seems to operate the same as if it was on a boat. The ripples I have experienced are not like 1 or 2 foot waves so it may be different. Someone should be able to help you more on this question. Surface and ripple have been no problem for me. North Central Ohio.
1116899
I have not had any issues with this unit in the open sea although I haven't used the cast feature as yet.
2217806
I would say it's very very splash resistant. Ive owned many marine stereos but this one works flawlessly, even after the 4th year in the open ocean going to block island. ive gotten it rained on and splashed with seawater, but it still plays flawlessly.
1351201
I live on the Gulf coast. The maps provided with my unit have all the charts for my local salt water areas. Physically the unit is built fine. It can be used in any environment.
1959145
The stowaway profile, the noise level while working on it, the feel of the actual motion using water (it feels less mechanical), the resistance is contained (the environment isn't rustled by the water movement. I have mine in the office: wind blowing wouldn't be conducive to my paperwork and materials). Hope you find this helpful, it's an amazing piece of equipment.
1826135
I put two of these in the hatches of my 30 foot sailboat last summer. They have worked quite well for the season they have been installed. They did see quite a bit of rough weather and seawater without leaking or incident. I don
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Don't know but I've been using it in salt water last year without any problems.
136143
Sorry, have not used it on the ocean. Does work well on relatively large lakes. It does catch a lot of wind. Works on the Columbia river pretty well until the wind came up.
1684873
To be honest - I have no tried it. I only use it when I am drifting in pretty shallow waters. Sorry I am no help.
881626
I always launch from the bay or inlet when I fish. I launch other times from the beach so I know what you mean by very wet. I am not sure it would hold up to that kind of use/abuse. There are some more open connections like the battery that I would be concerned with. It is a good unit and I am sure there is a way to make it more water/ wave proof. It depends on your yak.
554608
I have just examined my unit and I would say "no". I don't have the manual handy but although I've used it in the rain I wouldn't expect it to be helped by total immersion.
1129358
The level is pretty sensitive, it may not "settle down" while being operated. Waters are too rough. Other than that it seems to work well.
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No it isn't suited for use in or around salt water. It's a very durable unit and all that but the conductivity of saltwater requires a detector designed to handle that application specifically. I have used mine on the beaches around where I live. That must be above the tide line in soil and rocky areas well above the brackish water table and it works well for that. As soon as you find salt water within the detection limits of the unit you are bound to have problems.
1715359
Tested only in raining but worked well. I would not trust immersion in full water due to battery and how unit is pulled in for recharging.
71818
I installed this unit in the cockpit of my sail boat for the autopilot. It keeps out any rain or splashes from large waves just fine.
825406
I have this installed for my fresh water wash down option on my 21' Seapro...It worked in a Salt Water environment all last season but I don't know about its actual use for saltwater.
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Randy, the beach is the sole reason why I bought this unit. I really like how it works. You'll need to ground balance when you move closer to the water or you'll get bad readings. So I work above the surf and then ground balance again and move it the surf (water). Perfect for what you want.
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I doubt that it is waterproof other than being exposed to rain. I suppose you could use it for marine use but it does not have nautical maps and the memory on the older ones is probably inadequate to accept them. The 120 is a very basic unit for communication and orientation. One of the more advanced models in the 600 series would be better. I had to pay a premium for the one I purchased but have two others of the same model that I wanted to use it with and did not need to buy one of the newer more expensive units.