I need to measure distance between boats when anchoring. Will this work over water? Can I use it at night?
231900
above water is ok. i don't know about through water????? In the dark is works ok.
231901
Yes it measures above water just fine. Also, I just went outside, and it's night time and did several measurements and it works beautifully. This device takes measurements at nights when it's dark and during the brightest time of the day without any problems.
231902
I would say "yes" with a caveat: if this laser measurer is located on a boat, the bobbing of the boat in the water will dither the reading on the display. If you use the "minimum" function built into this instrument, it will make a batch of readings, which you start and stop, then return the minimum value that it read. There's also a 'maximum" function.anonj
1264705
I mounted my sensor on the North side of the house where there are several shade trees. I pointed it up and it works fine. It only comes on when the sun sets. It is always off on dark or cloudy days. Remember not to over-tighten the threaded part.
171791
This will not work underwater and you need to be within about 3 inches to detect metal, I suggest a gaff hook and long rope.
1672303
You can but keep in mind the accuracy is not survey quality. Best accuracy I've seen with it is +/- 10 feet.
1729188
I have never used it on the water....but I don't know why it wouldn't work....it works off of a satellite....you are just marking the spot that you are at......and it directs you back.
335579
no brother. you must put the sensor outside and attached to the hull of your boat.
1827035
It has to be in the water. I didn't try pressing it tight against the hull and try measure through the hull, but doesn't seem to be likely it will work. Actually, it doesn't seem to work reliably when the boat is moving too - at speeds above 6 kt I hardly had any success.
1142553
Yes it works great for that application too. In fact I use it to tell how far away a bunker is or a tree, etc.
489066
I'm afraid I didn't use it in a water environment, so I don't know. You might place the sensor in an airtight sealable sandwich bag, then tape up the spot where the cord exits.
644715
It should work, but will be right on the edge. Mine begins measuring distances between 26-28 ft.
2078059
I installed the unit on a boat and sold the bolt a short time later. From what I remember, it did have a shallow alarm but I never used it at night so I am not sure about it being lighted. Hope this helps some.
857689
Not really sure how to answer that. Have it installed on our boat with XM radio receiver. Since it comes over satellite, range doesn't come into play. Works perfectly for us!
147445
Range that I have tested to is about 100 yards (Can hardly tell direction of the car). I don't have a boat. It is not water proof on its own the receiver needs to be in a sealed box and the controller I would not say is water proof either. Hope this helps it's a good controller for a great price.
2249546
Depends on what you consider long range I guess, I use them out on my boat and watching other boats 400-500 yards away no problem. You can see if they have a fish on or not. You can see how many people are in the boat.Hope that helps
879715
I cannot answer specifically for a boat because my application is in a tandem cockpit aircraft. I will, however, offer an opinion. Assuming you have an adequate flat, sturdy surface upon which to mount the device I believe you would be satisfied. Pay attention to its dimensions if you want to mount it close enough to read print.
492296
NO. You need a model that will change with motion. This is a stationary unit. A boat will be continually moving and this one will not track the movement. I am using this in a motorhome and it can not be used going down the road, but when I am parked it works great.
454308
I would say that depends. This anchor will suffice on a rocky bottom, but may not set on certain bottom types and a 24 ft boat could pull this off. My boat is also 24 ft, and I find using two anchors generally works best - one hook anchor and one river anchor. I have them tied together in a "V" with about 4 ft. of chain, then tied to my anchor line. They kind of fight each other and ensure that my anchors are always set. Even two of these would work, but on sandy bottoms they just won't set (which is why I use a river anchor as my second).