Thread: Wanting to upgrade FF/GPS

If that is a 788ci HD Combo unit than you could Ethernet connect it to the 898c Si Combo (or 898c HD Si Combo) unit if you go that way.

If it is a 788ci Combo unit (no “HD” in the model name) than it cannot be Ethernet connected to the 898 unit.

Both units (788/898) use the same menu system.

Thanks guys Im still not sure which way to go but pretty sure ill stay with the HB ,but with things going the way they are right now id better wait til I can find a good deal .

I got an HDS Gen 2 from Brian at BBG Marine for $650 after rebate. This was without a transducer, but still a great deal.

1200 to 1500 bucks is a tight budget!? Ha ha I couldn't bring myself to spend even 700! If I could afford that kind of money I would go with a Lowrance with structure scan (I haven't looked into it enough to know which model since I can't afford it). I consider HB more of budget units and Lowrance for those with more cash.
Chris

Man I lost my son in Jan. paid for his Funeral out of my early retirement,my step son attemped suicide spent 3 days in the phsyc ward no insurance,my fridge broke down.We are supporting my 24 step son ,no job at this time, got to find an extra car so he can get to work if he finds one ,so I guess I phrased it wrong im going to bindge get one .Maybe I can bribe myself to getting back on the water only been 2 times,and had a hard time on the water both times.Just having a hard time Fishing knowing my son will never be in my boat again .

Originally Posted by gotta_fish

Man I lost my son in Jan. paid for his Funeral out of my early retirement,my step son attemped suicide spent 3 days in the phsyc ward no insurance,my fridge broke down.We are supporting my 24 step son ,no job at this time, got to find an extra car so he can get to work if he finds one ,so I guess I phrased it wrong im going to bindge get one .Maybe I can bribe myself to getting back on the water only been 2 times,and had a hard time on the water both times.Just having a hard time Fishing knowing my son will never be in my boat again .

Dang gotta_fish..

You are a very strong soul...

My best wishes to you...

Rickie

Now I feel like a jerk. Man, you deserve to do something like that for yourself and I didn't mean to sound like a smarta**. I hope that the hard times that have been slapping you around are gone and that this year you catch every fish in the lake!
Chris

Thanks man I didnt mean to sound mad i really didnt I just need a reason to get back on the water, I found a used 997si ,for $900 is this unit worth this price or should I wait and get a 998si or and lowrance hds 7 or 8 with structure scan I need to know if the 997 is just out of date and not worth it ,Greg if you can chime in Id like to know tomorrow thanks