No problems or complaints with my 997. I would almost ride around looking at the depthfinfer than fish. If my side scan ever breaks, I will get it repaired or buy another one. I will never be without a side scan again.

My only desire would be to have a PC program that will replay the recording and have the ability to mark waypoints from the playback. When I'm fishing on the bow, I cannot easily see or pay attention to the depthfinder and don't know if I passed near a great spot or not. Making a recording and playing it back later will help solve this. My backseater currently has the task of keeping an eye on the depthfinder. I really hope Humminbird is working on this as I am willing to pay for a program like that.