Looks like the Humminbird 798ci HD SI Combo is next.. advice b4 buying?

[Shawk]

I've been reading through the archives here and it looks like the 798 will be my first purchase for the bow of my boat. I'm typically fish waters from about 3' - 15'. I love the idea of the side imaging. I have a 747c that came with my boat that will stay on the console. Any thoughts/advice? What else do I need to pick up with it when purchasing? Of course, I'm looking for the best price and best unit for the money otherwise I'd go larger... but I think this will fit my needs well. Others to consider for the same money? Do we have any sponsors here to buy from? Do I need to buy an additional transducer to work the side imaging? Any & all thoughts please... Thank you!

[rnvinc]

The HB comes as a complete package...head unit, internal GPS antenna. 2d/DI/SI xducer...

You might consider buying a Navionics map for your home lake...

Check here....NAVIONICS: The Leader in Electronic Charts

Maybe greg or someone can post if your 747 is able to connect to the 798 via interlink to share sonar info..I'm not sure..

Ask lots of questions...many people here very knowlegable in SI/DI

Rickie

[skeetbum]

X2 on the mapping.

[maxey]

I'm looking to buy the same unit and the best price I have found is universal mania. I hope we are buying a finder that we'll be satisfied with.

[PIGINTHEPIGPEN]

I have the 798 interlinked with the 778 and the Navionics. Pretty satisfied so far.

[jaxsprat]

Try BBG Marine Electronics they gave me the best price this spring when I bought my electronics

[Shawk]

Thanks guys!! Looking forward to a new kind of fishing...

[Rooleyt]

I've had mine since 09 never had a problem with it. Started out installed on transom then moved to TM. You may want to consider getting the mounting bracket & HD transducer for the TM. (Mount -HB adapter AD STM 7) & Transduceri XHS 9 HDSI 180 T. The transducer you get will be for the transom but HB will exchange it for the TM but it will be the puck type (Not HD). The puck works ok but doesn't compare to images using HD. It's extra cost for this but find it's worth the money. I got mine from Amazon just because you get the mounting assy with the transducer. I assume other places may have the same but I found some places where you have to buy separate. I wasn't a CC member at the time so I probably missed out on getting a good deal from one of the vendors on here.

[Humminbird_Greg]

If you run around in trees, stumps and rocks a lot you may want to consider a trolling motor adapter bracket that will help protect the transducer as well. Transducer Shield & Saver, Transducer Armor and Raptor all sell adapters for converting the transom transducer to trolling motor mount plus some added protection as well.
Transducer Shield and Saver - See More Fish, Catch More Fish!

Transducer Armor :: Home of the "Wee Vee" Guard :: Protection for your transducer

Raptor TransMount


That 747c would not be a good candidate for InterLinking to a second unit, especially a new 798ci HD Si unit as it does not have the needed software for this.

[Shawk]

If you run around in trees, stumps and rocks a lot you may want to consider a trolling motor adapter bracket that will help protect the transducer as well. Transducer Shield & Saver, Transducer Armor and Raptor all sell adapters for converting the transom transducer to trolling motor mount plus some added protection as well.
Transducer Shield and Saver - See More Fish, Catch More Fish!

Transducer Armor :: Home of the "Wee Vee" Guard :: Protection for your transducer

Raptor TransMount


That 747c would not be a good candidate for InterLinking to a second unit, especially a new 798ci HD Si unit as it does not have the needed software for this.

Thanks all!! Good stuff

Greg... someone suggested to me looking for a 10' model 798 (non HD) that would be compatible with my 747c?? Is this a good idea? Are there big changes from the non hd to the HD versions? I'm going to hate the waiting game when I place the order the next day or two. Thank you!