I am interested in purchasing an electronic anchor locator and have looked at a few models out there. We really liked the sea eye from ISO USA but after 2 months of waiting for them to arrive from Germany. No luck so we cancelled the order. We are now looking at the Scubapro Unitek Neverlost system. Does anyone own this?? can i please get some feedback about this system or any other anchor locator systems anyone uses. Thanks Big D
Electronic Anchor Locators
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Green_Manelishi
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Is not an "anchor" locator. It will "locate" whatever object to
which you attach the homing beacon. that could be the boat,
the anchor, a mooring, etc.
I would recommend AGAINST afixing it directly to the anchor.
I've seen anchors drag and your expensive electronics will be
shredded.
Personally, I use a reel. No expensive electronics to fail or
be damaged. Add to that I do not *really* need to move
much beyond a few hundred feet from the anchor when in
deep water on a mud/sand/silt/stone bottom with no readily
identifiable features to serve as a "guide".
Now, with all THAT said I've seen such an item used and its
owner was apparently pleased with its performance.
which you attach the homing beacon. that could be the boat,
the anchor, a mooring, etc.
I would recommend AGAINST afixing it directly to the anchor.
I've seen anchors drag and your expensive electronics will be
shredded.
Personally, I use a reel. No expensive electronics to fail or
be damaged. Add to that I do not *really* need to move
much beyond a few hundred feet from the anchor when in
deep water on a mud/sand/silt/stone bottom with no readily
identifiable features to serve as a "guide".
Now, with all THAT said I've seen such an item used and its
owner was apparently pleased with its performance.
Stone
Contributor
One question to ask concerning locators is: How close can I get to the transmitter before I lose bearing information. If the vis is 10 ft and the locator gets you to within within 10 feet, no problem. If the vis is 5 feet, you may be within 10 feet of the rope and not find it.
I know divers that bought them and don't use them anymore; at least they gave up on the $200 kind. I'm sure you can get a great one for $600.
I know divers that bought them and don't use them anymore; at least they gave up on the $200 kind. I'm sure you can get a great one for $600.
I used the electronic detectors that were around 20 years ago and they worked well. The were of the general size and shape of a small flashlight and operated by ultra sound. In dark water, once you got within about 10 feet of the anchor, as was stated, you need to slow down and watch the blinking light very carefully. Refine your search by moving the receiver in an arc. Soon, you just bump into the anchor rode.
These detectors would hiccup when the regulator cycled so the diver had to hold his breath sometimes. Also, if there are significant obstacles, wrecks, reefs, boulders, the signal would reflect and sometimes give a false reading. This could be sorted out usually by using a bit of common sense. Hang the transmitter about 5 feet off the bottom.
These detectors would hiccup when the regulator cycled so the diver had to hold his breath sometimes. Also, if there are significant obstacles, wrecks, reefs, boulders, the signal would reflect and sometimes give a false reading. This could be sorted out usually by using a bit of common sense. Hang the transmitter about 5 feet off the bottom.
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