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My decision on the 1197 up front was based mostly on the fact that I spider rig 95% of the time....Originally Posted by majflyboy
I generally drive to the exact bay that I plan to fish based on wind direction...
Hec..there's time spans I may go 3 or 4 fishin trips without even startin my big motor.....
Therefore a SI on the console would be a waste of money for me....( as a matter of fact, I still use an Eagle Magna II on the console..which should tell you how little I actually use the DF on the console...and only use it for depth readings)...
Cane Pole can tell you more about using a monitor up front...cabled into your console mounted SI through a switch or Interlink...
From what I can garner...
1. Monitors that you can connect to the video-out of the 1197 are not waterproof...
2. Laptops have no video-in port to connect to the video-out of the 1197..to use the laptop as a monitor...
3. Some guys that run a 2 unit system are using a SI unit on the console Interlinked to a NON-SI unit on the front (such as a 1157...I think)
The first advise I would give you is to decide where you are most likely to use the SI feature of the unit and mount it accordingly.....(console or bow)..
Then, Interlink that SI unit to a less-expensive DF that can share waypoints and such.....
And 1 more piece of advise...check personally with your retailer of choice to see if he will give you the serial number on the unit you are getting ready to buy...
The serial number will tell you when that exact unit was built...which will tell you exactlly what should be preloaded into that exact unit....
PM me if you need specific details of my dealing with J & H Products on the purchase of my 2010 model 1197c SI....
