Why do nearly 50% say it floats and 50% say it's at the bottom of a lake? Either it does or it doesn't.
55502
It sinks if to much water gets in the shaft. You just have to make sure you empty the water after you fall in.
218074
It is not specifically designed to float out of the box. Anything can float if you do it right. This model is a split hull design. That is, the hull is in two pieces, left and right halves. You would have ot make sure the hull is sealed, and you add the proper weight to ballast it properly to float at the water line.
1252129
The float raises a rod that makes a switch on the top cover when the water level is high enough. The Float moves up but only slightly. Sometimes it can get misaligned and not work properly. If you have filled it with water and it doesn't run push down on the top cover on the right side. If the unit comes on then the rod is not moving up and down properly. For those of you whose units do not shut off when empty also check the alignment of the rod and make sure it moves freely.
1872737
IIRC, there's a very slight valley (0.25" - 0.50" in depth) along the perimeter but it is otherwise flat bottomed.
652279
Putting it at the lowest possible point is the lowest setting for it. My fish seem to love the current, I always see them happily swimming through it.
961749
Yes, but understand, it only gives you the water temp for the depth it floats at. The lake will have varying temps depending on the different depths where you suspend the thermometer.
1962198
It does for a bit, but then when water starts to fill up the fabric it will not float.
345640
Sometimes mine jumps to a different hole, sometimes several holes away. It is accurate, however, from anyplace on the course.
1865420
No it does not. It shows minimal if any of the bottom of the lake. I have found it to work best when you are in 5-12 foot of water. Anything over 12 foot and it is just a water depth and temp sensor. Remember... you get what you pay for. If you are putting it on a john boat to bluegil fish it is great. If you are putting it on a bass boat expecting to find structure, buy another model
648271
There must be a slight gradient, but it is not apparent. Water does not pool, it drains really well.
1842431
Some do and some don't. At this price, the plastic isn't always formed just right. They are well worth the price but not always going to float.
1341939
Seems like an odd question as the description clearly indicates it floats & it is waterproof. ?????
516682
There is no bottom. With the dimensions provided it would hold over 50 gallons.
249793
It is positively Buoyant. If you let go of underwater it will float to the surface.
2219348
Well, it does not sink, but barely.It stays upright with the handle just under water.That´s on salt water. I have only tested it on the sea, so keep it in mind that the flotation will be different on lakes.
764230
To go honest I don't know because we use ours in the yard. But the way it's made makes me think it should float.
2063412
That I don't know. I have used it sitting in the boat in water and it was fine, but it was not totally submerged.