Decision

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Originally Posted by bluethunder

I was under the impression that the Lowrance updates were free on the down imaging units but not the si units. If not that will play a pretty big part in my decision. One thing that I am looking at is the TM transducer for a HB is $167 and the Lowrance transducer is $65.

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Keep in mind the Humminbird has SONAR and DI in their 500 series ducers. Lowrance only has DI.. hence some of the reasoning for pricing differences.

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Originally Posted by Stymie

I'm pretty sure both come with transducers. Are you looking to mount in two separate locations or buying a spare ducer?

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Yes I will have in different locations. I will have 2 bases, one at the console and one on the bow. The plan is next year to buy the same unit (maybe a step up or a step down) that will plug into the existing base. As long as the technology doesn't change drasticly my idea should work.

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Originally Posted by bluethunder

Yes I will have in different locations. I will have 2 bases, one at the console and one on the bow. The plan is next year to buy the same unit (maybe a step up or a step down) that will plug into the existing base. As long as the technology doesn't change drasticly my idea should work.

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Yep. Good plan man!

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Originally Posted by Humminbird_Greg

Bluethunder,
The transducer comes with the unit, so you should not have to buy a new transducer for the 597ci HD DI. The trolling motor adapter (AD-XTM9) lists for $11.99 on the Humminbird web site. Not sure where you got the $167 price from.

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Doh
Did not think of this yesterday Bluethunder, but I bet that they quoted you the cost of both the second transom mount XNT-9-DI-T transducer plus the AD-XTM9 Trolling Motor Adapter.