Boat Use - VEXILAR FL-8 SE Owner's Manual

BOAT U S E
Navigation
The Vexilar flashers are great tools for navigation while boating. The instantaneous readings offer the
ability to identify depth changes quickly. Here are some tips to help you navigate safely.
CAUTION:
• At all times it is critical to know the depth range you have selected in order to prevent running
aground.
• Be aware that although the depth displayed may be deep enough to navigate presently, shallow water
may be dead ahead. Allow yourself plenty of time to slow down if shallow water is encountered.
• If no bottom is displayed, assume the depth is dangerously shallow. It may be deeper than the
selected range, but never assume so.
• Use common sense. Do not trust the flasher as the ultimate source of information. Use good
judgment as well.
Bottom Content: Hard & Soft Bottom
The Vexilar flashers are also great tools for determining bottom content changes. The colors allow you
to easily see when the bottom changes from one type to another.
• Hard bottoms will generally appear as a narrow band with color content of mostly red and orange.
• Soft bottoms will appear as a wide band with more orange and green than red.
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Hard Bottom
Soft Bottom