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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!........................................................1
Capabilities and Specifications: Cuda 250 S/Map........................3
How Your Sonar Works................................................................5
How Your GPS Works ..................................................................6
Introduction to GPS and WAAS...................................................7
How to use this manual: typographical conventions ..................9
Arrow Keys..............................................................................10
Keyboard .................................................................................10
Menu Commands....................................................................10
Instructions = Menu Sequences.............................................10
Section 2: Installation & Accessories..................................13
Preparations................................................................................13
Transducer Installation..............................................................13
Recommended Tools and supplies..........................................14
Transom installation...........................................................14
Trolling motor installations................................................14
Shoot-through hull installations........................................14
Selecting a Transducer Location............................................15
How low should you go?..........................................................16
Shoot-thru-hull vs. Transom Mounting.................................17
Hulls With Floatation Materials............................................26
Testing Determines Best Location.........................................27
Shoot-thru-hull Installation...................................................29
Power and Cable Connections................................................31
Mounting the Sonar Unit: In-Dash or Bracket .....................33
Portable Sonar Installation....................................................38
Installing the Batteries ..........................................................38
Portable Transducer Assembly ..............................................40
Section 3: Basic Sonar Operation.......................................43
Keyboard.....................................................................................43
Memory........................................................................................45
Menus..........................................................................................45
