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06-23-2018, 04:41 PM #1Junior Member
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Newbie with tons of questions ...... so get ready!
Finally received my 2018 Craz (Loaded Up) and clearly have lots to learn about it ....
Question: The manual says I need 2'7" of depth for safe operation, however when launching at my local ramp, the depth finder only reads 2 feet!!! I've watched similar type boats launch without issue, and I have successfully launched as well. Common sense tells me the sensor is mounted on the hull, therefore I get extremely nervous when putting the boat in gear. Are there depth finders calibrated low just to be on the safe side, and if so by how much?
Thanks!
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06-23-2018, 07:56 PM #2Senior Member
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Welcome to the board and congrats on the new boat!
I can't speak for the modern depth sounders on Moombas, but I had an old Humminbird on our last boat that was essentially an estimate of depth, give or take a foot or so. They are also dependent on the bottom type and weeds. Softer lake bottom, rocks, logs, etc will throw off the reading by more than a few feet.
Also, were you reading on the trailer, or in the water? If you could float off the trailer, your depth in that vicinity is sufficient (albeit maybe barely, of course).
First thing to do in unfamiliar water is ask someone who knows the lake. If that's not an option, watch where the other big boats go and get a depth chart of the lake.
Depth sounders are a great tool for general awareness, but they're not going to be exact.2004 Mobius LS - hooked on footin'
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06-23-2018, 08:55 PM #3Senior Member
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The depth gauge has an offset built in, it's telling you there's 2 feet clearance between the bottom and the prop. The actual water depth is going to be closer to 5 ft..
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2006 Moomba Mobius LSV - Sold
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06-23-2018, 11:58 PM #4
If you are that shallow and uncomfortable, dip an oar or ski in the water just to double check. It would make me nervous also.
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2018 Moomba Craz
6.2L Raptor 400
6 Pump Ballast, Autowake 2.0, Flow 2.0 Surf System
OJ 15x13 Wake Prop
Digital Cruise Pro 3 (paddle wheel)
Wetsounds Rev 10's
2005 Supra Launch 22SSV - Sold
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06-24-2018, 02:16 PM #5David
2017 Moomba Mojo Max Surf Edition, 2 Pair Wetsounds Rev10s powered by an SD2, 6 pair Wetsounds XS650M and Wetsounds XS12 powered by SD6 all controlled by a WS420. 2 Lumitec SeaBlaze X2 Spectrum underwater lights
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06-25-2018, 11:45 AM #6
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06-25-2018, 12:12 PM #7Junior Member
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Excellent question, as I am a new owner of a 2016 Craz and have wondered about the depth on the dash as well. It makes sense for the depth to be from the bottom of the boat down and not top of water line down... Does anyone know where to find info on how deep your boat sits? obviously this varies with weight, but stock from showroom how deep one's boat would sit? Thanks.
2016 Craz Surf Edition
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06-25-2018, 12:50 PM #8
2018 Moomba Craz
6.2L Raptor 400
6 Pump Ballast, Autowake 2.0, Flow 2.0 Surf System
OJ 15x13 Wake Prop
Digital Cruise Pro 3 (paddle wheel)
Wetsounds Rev 10's
2005 Supra Launch 22SSV - Sold
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06-25-2018, 12:53 PM #9
Newbie with tons of questions ...... so get ready!
Last edited by larry_arizona; 06-25-2018 at 12:57 PM.
2021 Supra SA 400
2018 Supra SA 400 (SOLD)
Michigan
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06-25-2018, 01:40 PM #10