Eagle FishEasy 350 c

[ThunderLund78]

Have had good luck with this economy unit as an basic depth finder. But after firing it up this year, I noticed a problem. The depth reading still works for the most part, but I get no bottom definition. Instead of solid color pattern for the bottom contour, it's just a thin haze of dots. Makes it impossible to read contour or bottom content/transition areas, etc.

Unit is set on auto, however I tried playing with the sensitivity to try and improve it with no results. Also have inspected the transducer--it's clean and sitting level. I take good care of it and store it inside in the winter and when not on the water. Transducer remains attached to the boat, of course. I'm guessing that's where the problem is. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this and/or knows of a solution?

Since it's a cheap unit, not sure if it's even worth replacing the transducer (if that's the issue) or just replacing all-together.

[wmw]

when the boat is out of the water turn the depth finder on put your hand on the transducer you should feel a clicking and maybe hear it, it should be fairly steady. if you have that I would guess the head being the problem.

check the wire's and connections if you haven't all ready.