In a message dated 1/29/04 4:40:53 PM, southisland2@earthlink.net writes:

looking for a small "cheap to keep" depth sounder, found one called the

Speedtech, has any one used one how good do they work how heavy on the

batteries are they???

I have used the Speedtech 'Depthmate' pocket depth sounder (actually made by Hondex) on my M15 for about seven years. It is about the size/appearance of a flashlight (see 2003 West catalog page 123). They rate it for +/- 500 readings per 9V battery. I change the battery once per year, and have never had it go dead. I prefer this over something permanently mounted or with thru-hull. I also appreciate the portability, and will often take it while exploring in the dinghy. Scott M15 #478 'bebe' PSC Flicka (unnamed)