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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................1
Specifications: FishEasy 245DS & SeaFinder 245DS .......................1
How Sonar Works.................................................................................3
Preparations .........................................................................................4
Installation ...........................................................................................5
Recommended Tools and supplies...................................................6
Selecting a Transducer Location .....................................................6
How low should you go? ...................................................................8
Shoot-Thru-Hull vs. Transom Mounting ........................................9
Transom Transducer Assembly and Mounting ............................10
Trolling Motor Bracket Installation..............................................15
Transducer Orientation and Fish Arches.....................................16
Shoot-Thru-Hull Preparation ........................................................18
Testing Determines Best Location................................................19
Shoot-Thru-Hull Installation ........................................................21
Power Connections (permanent mount only) ...............................22
Mounting the Sonar Unit: In-Dash, Bracket or Portable ............24
Bracket Installation .......................................................................24
Portable Sonar Installation ...............................................................28
Installing the Batteries..................................................................29
Mounting the Unit .............................................................................30
Portable Transducer Assembly .....................................................31
Portable Transducer Storage.........................................................33
Operation..........................................................................................35
Keyboard Basics .................................................................................35
Memory ...............................................................................................36
Menus..................................................................................................36
Display ................................................................................................37
Full Chart ...........................................................................................38
Depth Range .......................................................................................38
Zoom ....................................................................................................39
Sensitivity...........................................................................................41