Eagle Cuda 168

[dawgsfootball]

I recently mounted this FF, I put the transducer on the low end of the hull away from the motor. The thing I don't understand is the transducer after being mounted goes up and down almost completely vertical, the directions say not to tighten the nut to tight so that if it hits debris it won't just snap off but it seems like when I take off the transducer is going to be lifted straight up instead of horizontal to the water. Ant suggestions, is this the way it is supposed to be? Thanks for the help.

 

[SuzukiChopper]

Re: Eagle Cuda 168

You want to tighten it some but not so tight that it's locked into place. I believe the inside of the mount is knurled so that there is some "click" adjustment but it should take some force to adjust it. It shouldn't be super easy otherwise the water will move it.

 

[Shizzy]

Re: Eagle Cuda 168

I have the Cuda 242. you can tighten the nut, but make sure it is still loose enough so it will flip up if you pull up on it hard. the whole bracket kinda spreads and the knurled plastic washers rotate.

 

[dawgsfootball]

Re: Eagle Cuda 168

Thanks for the info guys, I ended up leaving it the the way it is, it is very loose going up and down but mounted tight to the boat, and believe it or not it is working in the water great. When the boat is out of the water the transducer is facing straight down, but when you put it in the water and start moving forward the propulsion of the water moves it slowly horizontal to the hull, then when you slow to a stop it drops back down and points right underneath your boat. Perfect.

 

[dlngr]

Re: Eagle Cuda 168

I suppose that's OK,but it won't warn you of shallow water when your moving-or help you find the deep 'catfish holes'....[I have the same ff,and that's really all I use it for]

 

[SuzukiChopper]

Re: Eagle Cuda 168

then when you slow to a stop it drops back down and points right underneath your boat. Perfect.

I believe if you read the instructions, it's supposed to always be horizontal. The center line of the transducer when sitting flat (like on a table) should be in line with the bottom of your hull. Don't think it's ever supposed to be vertical (ie. epoxied face of the transducer facing down).

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Eagle Cuda 168

Way too loose...if it is really working, it is a fluke!

It should be tightened to the point that it stays in place (horizontal)...unless given a sharp 'hit'. My 'Cuda 168 came with several rubber washers...that would give, if needed.

Since then, I added a new boat to the yard...and I was not ready to drill the transom for the 'Cuda 168, quite yet. I bought the suction cup accessory from their website...and it is working just fine, all the way up to around 42 mph.

 

[david_r]

Re: Eagle Cuda 168

i dont have a cuda but rather a hummingbird but mine came with a stencil for the initial set up angle. then you could adjust to satifaction, but it should be tight. i tilted mine down a hair more than the recommended angle for a little more contact with the water at wot.

Way too loose...if it is really working, it is a fluke!

Since then, I added a new boat to the yard...and I was not ready to drill the transom for the 'Cuda 168, quite yet. I bought the suction cup accessory from their website...and it is working just fine, all the way up to around 42 mph.

i lose my depth around 45mph. if im by myself it it trys to chinewalk a little.

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Eagle Cuda 168

i dont have a cuda but rather a hummingbird but mine came with a stencil for the initial set up angle. then you could adjust to satifaction, but it should be tight. i tilted mine down a hair more than the recommended angle for a little more contact with the water at wot.







i lose my depth around 45mph. if im by myself it it trys to chinewalk a little.

Right, David!

And, if your experiences are anything like mine...any thing that your depth finder tells you above 30+ mph...isn't a 'warning', but a varification of just how shallow you ran aground on!