Quote Originally Posted by Roy View Post
I run a different brand unit, I have a 10" screen. The most distance that I run my SI at is 70' per side, 140 total. I would think most brush piles would show up really small or not at all set at 200' and a smaller screen.
I'll try that, thanks. I leave it set to Auto and it changes automatically. Typically at depths that I'm searching around this time of year it goes to 94' on either side.

Quote Originally Posted by polarcrafter View Post
I have a striker 7sv also, Does scanning both sides vs only scanning the right (or left) side have any effect on the clarity, sensitivity etc. Also I have noticed that that there is a lag in structure showing up on the screen. Example; moving along, scanning a pier structure, the transducer will be even with the first posts of the pier but will not see any indication on the screen until the boat has moved forward 5/6 ft. Does distance from object have an effect on the size? Will a 10' high brush pile located 10 ft from the transducer show up as the same size as one 40 ft from it?
I don't believe scanning one side or the other is more detailed. You may find that one side is clearer than the other because of an obstruction or turbulence in the water.

As for the lag, you should be able to change the scroll speed to better match the boat speed. Mine has a little, but not bad.

If you didn't know, when you see something you like on SI, push the left or right buttons, move the cursor over to it, then push the waypoint button. Open up the map screen and you can go right back to it, then pick it apart further with DI or drop a jig on it.