Sidelooker Page

Press

This feature will only work if an optional Sidelooker transducer has been installed, and if the Sidelooker feature has been turned on in the System Setup Menu. The Sidelooker feature is very helpful for certain kinds of fishing. It allows you to check for underwater structure along the sides of a stream or river, under the edge of a bank or pier, or into stumps or weed beds.

 

Transducer mounted

 

on trolling motor

 

Rock

Fish

31° beam

 

Boat

 

Fish

Rock

Sidelooker

 

transducer

11° beam aimed

 

down at 4° angle

Fig. 3-10

Sidelooker Feature

The optional Sidelooker transducer transmits two acoustic beams— one to the port side of the boat, and one to the starboard. These are displayed on the left and right halves of the Sidelooker Page. See Fig. 3-10.

Once the Sidelooker feature has been turned on, you can reach the Sidelooker page easily. Press the < or > buttons on the Page Control Pad until the Sidelooker Page appears. The unit will present a display similar to Fig. 3-11.

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Operating Instructions

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Raymarine L265 manual Sidelooker

L265 specifications

The Raymarine L265 is a cutting-edge piece of marine technology designed specifically for navigation and communication on the water. This integrated system combines advanced features and technologies, ensuring that boaters have the best tools available for safety and efficiency.

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The L265 also boasts built-in GPS capabilities that provide accurate positioning information. The multi-channel GPS receiver ensures rapid satellite acquisition and consistent performance, even in areas with limited visibility. This reliability is crucial for safe navigation at sea.

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