Cuda 350 s/map

[Amish Ed]

Anybody own a Cuda 350 s/map? I just got one and want to know if there is a way to tell how much juice is left in the battery? Does it give a low battery warning? Can't find anything in the owner's manual.

[Kahouna]

I've only had mine for a few months and I haven't found anything either. I haven't had any problems with it going down with a little 12v after 6+ hours of use either. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[Amish Ed]

Yeah, just want to know how many trips I can get out of a charge. My old Cuda could get about 4 trips. I'm sure the GPS burns a bit more power, just not sure how much.

[Regor]

Anybody own a Cuda 350 s/map? I just got one and want to know if there is a way to tell how much juice is left in the battery? Does it give a low battery warning? Can't find anything in the owner's manual.

Don't know of any way to tell.

I have had 12+ hour days with full usage of the FF/GPS all day and it never shut off on me. I'll have to check the battery voltage after one of those long days OTW.

[kobra]

Hey Ed, not sure about 12 volt batteries, but I know 6 volt batteries last longer if stored with a full charge. So I always store both 6 and 12 volt batteries fully charged. If an unexpected trip comes up you won't have to worry about your battery.

[flydigital]

Cuda 350 s/map on a 12v 7amp battery lasted me about 18-24 hours total run time. That thing ran forever.

Lowrance HDS-5 only lasting 6-8 hours. Just upgraded to a 9amp battery and expect to get 10 hours.

If you are running a b/w unit you should get plenty just like the old cuda/350. It's when you go color that you get much less run time. The GPS and sonar are relatively low power compared to the screen.

I don't remember a voltage overlay but you should take a look in the settings and see if you can add it.

[Amish Ed]

Thanks for the tips.