Thread: Need some input from those "In The Know"

Man the debate on which is best could go on forever. Got to get my word in though.
Lowrance is no doubt the better looking unit. Another thing I do not think they struggle with the interference issues that Humminbird has in some instances.
But at the end of the day if something goes wrong with the Lowrance you will be in a world of hurt. All the stories of long repair times and poor customer service are not a good sign and I have seen it first hand. I would go nuts if I spent a couple grand and it took almost a month to complete a warranty repair. My humminbird came back total turn around time 3 days...
I am happy with the Hbirds...

I just bought and installed a 898c si on my boat. For me, it was between the 898 or the 997. I really liked the extra screen size of the 997. I actually won a 997 on ebay for $1275 but the seller canceled on me. So I went with the 898 from TheDigitalOasis for $1300 brand new (same thing cost $1500 at bass pro).

The 997 has a one inch bigger screen but used the 16 satellite GPS and has a slightly slower processor than the 898. Also has older base maps... no big deal.

The 898 has one inch smaller screen but uses 50 satellite GPS and has a faster processor than the 997 and used the most up to date base maps.

So they both had their advantages and disadvantages.... The 798 I believe has an internal GPS antenna or can be bought with an external GPS antenna. Just something to look into...

DoubleG

got another question for you guys, I have not decided what unit I will be upgrading to but was wandering this, if I go with the 798 I see where you can have external or internal gps and was wandering which of these do you guys think would be best ? I currently have a 598ci and it has internal gps and I dont have any problems with it but I may be missing something by not having external. any and all info greatly appreciated


thanks

maachuu

Go external. There is not a great deal of difference in GPS performance between the 2 but.. The external will allow you to position the receiver where you want it and that is a good thing because the closer you relate the receiver to the transducer the more accurate your reading will be.
Been there done that.

will the navionics card I have work on either the 798, 898 or 997 ?


thanks

m

What card do you have? The 798, 898, and 998 take the SD card.

Originally Posted by DoubleGobble00

What card do you have? The 798, 898, and 998 take the SD card.

I believe it is the Gold card and it is a sd card, cant really remember and it is in my FF on my boat at home


thanks

maachuu

I agree....external is best...although a pain. Pucks do go bad and if internal, you're hosed.

Yes, the navionics card should work in all unless you've got something really outdated....prolly ought to check with Navionics to make sure it's compatible before you budget on it though just to be sure.

I was doing some more thinking about your set up though....I'm recanting now that I see you'll end up with 2 GPSs.....Mount the SI at the back where your tiller is and you can see it and the GPS puck close to unit as possible....point being, repeatable position for accuracy.

Wannabe...