Who has Cuda 250 S/Map

planohog · Post by **planohog** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:26 pm

Picked up my CUDA 250 S/Map last night and practiced some functions
in the house, pretty impressive with overall operation, any one have this
unit installed ??

--tmoore

Fla-Fish · Post by **Fla-Fish** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 5:21 pm

I have the Cuda 240 in my FnD.
Really like the 1 unit wish I had the 250.

Use the foam block and vasaline install for the TD.
Trust me on this one. I "glued" it down 6-8 times
before I went to this way and have never had a problem with it.

planohog · Post by **planohog** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:43 pm

I have to get a hatch cover too, I have not cut one out of the yak yet.

-tmoore

Fla-Fish · Post by **Fla-Fish** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:35 pm

That makes it a whole lot easier to mount the TD INSIDE the hull :roll:

Cyber Yak · Post by **Cyber Yak** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:57 pm

Got one on my X-Factor . . . .

planohog · Post by **planohog** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:12 pm

Cyber Yak wrote:Got one on my X-Factor . . . .

Looks good, have any operational tips

-t

Cyber Yak · Post by **Cyber Yak** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:32 pm

None, just plug and play . . .

I suggest you buy a whatchamicallit from Radioshack that will hold 8 AA batteries.
Make sure u get a dry bag or somethin to keep the batt dry.

GO FISH ! ! ! ! !

Cyber Yak · Post by **Cyber Yak** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:35 pm

I have a iFinder H20 and the menus are the same. NP there.

planohog · Post by **planohog** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 12:50 am

QUESTIONS: how do you rig the two wires that come up from
the inside of the yak. one for power and one for TD. On my setup
they end up on one connector right at the unit. I have an idea that
when not in use or running baits out in a BTB setting that you just
let the wire hang.

thoughts on wire routing install.

-tmoore

pitontheprowl · Post by **pitontheprowl** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 5:15 am

Mine is close to my foward deck bungis so I can just strap the couple inches under there, most people just let it hang. If fishing in the salt you will want to cover the end to keep the salt out of it.

Cyber Yak · Post by **Cyber Yak** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:15 pm

planohog wrote:QUESTIONS: how do you rig the two wires that come up from
the inside of the yak. one for power and one for TD. On my setup
they end up on one connector right at the unit. I have an idea that
when not in use or running baits out in a BTB setting that you just
let the wire hang.

thoughts on wire routing install.

-tmoore

That is when you drill a hole on your kayak . . . :cry:

dlaws60600 · Post by **dlaws60600** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:21 pm

Got 1 but whats the best batt pack for it, and where can i buy?? :?:

Cyber Yak · Post by **Cyber Yak** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:33 pm

RadioShack has the holder for 8 AA batteries and use alkalines.
It will last you several trips. Just make sure you keep the pack dry.

planohog · Post by **planohog** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:44 pm

I have the 8pack and I tested for 3 hours worked great, last
voltage reading was 10.62, I ran the back lights for most of that time
as well.

The thing that is bothering me is the wire bundle has two round cables.
It it was one large one well then you get a large rubber grommett to fit.

I guess I just anwsered my own question. Make the two wire bundle one,
find a good fit grommett ( have to cut the grommet to get a good fit ).

Im also trying to figure out how I can have this mounted in two places,
one when in tadem, and one when solo.

Cyber Yak · Post by **Cyber Yak** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:59 pm

invest on extra transducers . . . or a portable pack . . .

Barnacle Brain · Post by **Barnacle Brain** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 2:12 pm

be careful with cable end. salt will corrode and ruin it. had to replace my cable last week. mightuse grease to keep it watertight.

Fla-Fish · Post by **Fla-Fish** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 2:22 pm

Barnacle Brain wrote:be careful with cable end. salt will corrode and ruin it. had to replace my cable last week. mightuse grease to keep it watertight.

I put a waterproof shutoff switch on the outside of my battery box to shut of power to the "cable end" when I did not have it connected. I read that juice in the disconnected cable will corrode the connection alot faster. It causes "electrolysis" and corodes quick. There is also a tube of special grease that I kept the end covered with to prevent it. I forget what they call it. It's made for battery connections to protect them. Almost 2 yrs no problems with my Cuda 240.

Tim what did you pay for the Cuda 250. Thinking about upgrading for back bays and marsh mazes. And keeping the 240 for just offshore.

dlaws60600 · Post by **dlaws60600** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:12 am

How do u mount the transducer on the inside of the hull with the foam block and the vasaline????

planohog · Post by **planohog** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 6:44 am

search around flafish has a great how-to

-tmoore , I still have to accompish this task

T

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Who has Cuda 250 S/Map

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