[CA] [CA11] Is my axiom and RV100 in the ballpark?

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Drew,

Q1. In ScreenShot001:
Q1A. What are the marks at the 12-15' marks?
A1A. The are fish. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing this subject.

Q2. What are the large "vertical arcs" near the midpoint?
A2. This appears to be an upwelling containing suspended organics

Q3. Is there any way to see more detail in the 3D scan (auto zoom?)
A3. Negative

Q4) What are the blue marks on the 3D scan?
A4) The marks which you have referenced are graphical depth references. A1A. The are fish. Please click here to view a thread in which I had previously addressed this subject.

Q2. In ScreenShot002:
Are the blue marks from my propellor, or is that from the hull? Will I be able to eliminate them by moving the transducer (my locations are limited on this hull?)
A2. Possibly ... or more likely prop induced turbulence.


Q3. In ScreenShot003, what are the 'whispy cloud like marks' in the 15' to 28' range?
A3. Organics suspended in the water column


Q4. In Screenshot004, what is the large "ball" likely to be?
A4. Bait


Q5. In ScreenShot005 and ScreenShot006, what is the large cyan blob at the 10' depth likely to be (also visible on side and bottom RV scans?)
A5. Bait