Fish finders

**BigRiverMarine** · 09-21-2011, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by DoubleGobble00

As I recall... the 1198 was much cheaper than dual HDS systems and a no fishing license ticket!

One unit is cheaper than two, but if you run dual HBs it will cost more. You pay twice for the SI, DI on the HBs, plus an Interlink Box to network. With the HDSs you only buy the LSS-1(Structure Scan Unit) once and it is the Ethernet link. Will need an ethernet cable to network either way. With a second cable you can network a third unit with the HDSs all on one LSS-1.

**DoubleGobble00** · 09-21-2011, 02:10 PM

The HDS units are super fine.. In fact, they beat the pants off Humminbird in the Down Image quality since they have a dedicated crystal for the DI. Also there SI is really good.... maybe an edge over HB but hard to tell since people like Wannabe won't post any side image pictures...... LOL.... but I disagree on them being cheaper than HB. You have to compare all that they come with. I looked real hard at getting a HDS but decided to stick with HB. Here is a break down.

HDS 8 w/83 8"- $1525 (comes with built in GPS with 1x speed)
HDS 5 w/83 5"- $633
Structure scan module with SI ducer - $550
Nema 2000 cables - $50
LGC 4000 GPS puck (5x speed) - $200

Total = $2958

HB 798 83/200 + SI 5"- $845
HB 998 83/200 + SI 8" - $1634 (comes with 50 channel GPS 4x speed)
Ethernet cable - $45

Total = $2524

If you take out the $200 LGC pluck, the HDS is still more expensive.... Having to buy the structure scan LSS1 box separately is where it gets you... But you definitely don't pay twice for the SI and DI on the humminbirds... They are both very comparable in price.

DoubleG

**Wannabe...** · 09-21-2011, 02:21 PM

I'll tell anyone this....a big, honkin' giant screen fancy smancy fish finding doo-hickey don't mean you gonna catch more fish.......but it sure does take sexy to a whole new level.

Wannabe...

**DoubleGobble00** · 09-21-2011, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Wannabe...

I'll tell anyone this....a big, honkin' giant screen fancy smancy fish finding doo-hickey don't mean you gonna catch more fish.......but it sure does take sexy to a whole new level.

Wannabe...

Speak for yourself... I catch more than one fish an outing.. LOL... But I do agree it is sexy!

**Reel Man** · 09-21-2011, 03:37 PM

If you ever plan on running HDS SI on trolling motor separate from transom better figure on two LSS-1's at $550.00 each.

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