Humminbird 898cSI

Have a few questions about the unit. I will be running the unit with transducer mounted on TM 1. Can I run this off my TM battery and still use my TM if needed. 2. It says the antenna is external does this mean I have to buy a gps antenna or does one come with it. 3. Does the unit have down imaging on it or do you have download upgrades to get this option with the side imaging. 4. Is their a clamp that you can buy for it to mount to your TM or do you have to buy a transducer seperate for the TM Thanks for any input.

1. Technically, you can run the unit off the trolling motor battery, but most users will experience significant interference this way, especially when the troller is on. Also, as your troller battery voltage drops, expect the unit to start getting glitchy. Best bet is to run power from your cranking battery.
2. A GPS antenna comes with the unit.
3. Down imaging will run right out of the box.
4. You can buy a special cradle to hold the HDSI ducer on the trolling motor, but you can also call Humminbird customer service and ask for a transducer exchange. You should be able to exchange the *unopened* transducer from the box (which will be a transom mount) with a trolling motor mount transducer. This is the one you'll want for your application:

XTM 9 HDSI 180 T :: Humminbird

Dr Jason. How you doin' pal.

Thanks for the info Jason. Will Bass Pro match internet prices on these units? I heard they would if you can physically walk into a person store who sells on the internet.

I bought mine here....to see the lower price put it in the shopping cart. Its almost 300 bucks cheaper than BPS and delivery in 4 days. Humminbird 898C SI Gps Combo - 407820-1 [407820-1] - $1,226.43 : Just4Electronics!, Your Electronics Super Store

You guys decide you don't like this unit. Give me a call. I will make an offer on it.

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Originally Posted by Milky

Thanks for the info Jason. Will Bass Pro match internet prices on these units? I heard they would if you can physically walk into a person store who sells on the internet.

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I don't know, as I've never walked into a Bass Pro.

I do all of my electronics work with a small, independent retailer who is also an expert boat rigger. He's competitive on pricing, and provides the kind of customer service and qualified, knowledgeable rigging advice and assistance that you'd be hard pressed to find at a big box retailer.

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Originally Posted by G3 Fisherman

I bought mine here....to see the lower price put it in the shopping cart. Its almost 300 bucks cheaper than BPS and delivery in 4 days. Humminbird 898C SI Gps Combo - 407820-1 [407820-1] - $1,226.43 : Just4Electronics!, Your Electronics Super Store

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I thought this was a Christmas gift ? what you doin out here in the open talking bout it :p momma gonna get you :eek: