Cuda 350 s/map - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 05-24-2011, 07:45 PM

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 · 05-25-2011, 09:00 AM

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 · 05-26-2011, 09:58 AM

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 · 05-26-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 05-27-2011, 04:19 PM

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 · 05-27-2011, 04:27 PM

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 · 05-27-2011, 09:29 PM

Thanks for the tips.

05-24-2011, 07:45 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Cuda 350 s/map 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. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

05-26-2011, 09:58 AM	#3
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	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. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

05-27-2011, 09:29 PM	#7
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Thanks for the tips. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

05-25-2011, 09:00 AM	#2
Kahouna Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 108	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.

05-27-2011, 04:19 PM	#5
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	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.

05-27-2011, 04:27 PM	#6
flydigital Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 192	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.