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Fixing to buy my new crappie boat from g3. Huge front deck with 3 pedestals etc. Tons of storage etc. My question is side imaging. Is it worth the 1900?? I have been outta the trolling etc since selling my boat 3 years ago but finally getting back in the game. Just don't know much about em but want to go on and get it while its being rigged if it is that big a difference. Figure some of yall have been there done that and could provide info on pros and cons.
I would say its a MUST!
Hi Lil WhiteLie.
A definite MUST in my opinion, not just because of the side-imaging,but for the absolutely invaluable I-cannot-do-with-GPS that comes with the unit. However,i assume you are looking at the 997si. My 797 unit which I paid $1000 bucks for (plus the 100 dollar SSID card you will have to have features details of all lakes and navigable waters in the Southeastern US and the Gulf, and I use that too on my G-3 since I also chase those redfish and speckled trout. Plus its just darn fun to play with. I found a sunken pontoon boat on Kemper lake recently that my buddy has been looking for for 2 years. Took me 30 minutes.Another note- New units have an even better feature now called Down Imaging that can be downloaded onto older units,but I am not familiar with that feature. Surely you can scrap up enough of your wife's stuff around the house to sell on Ebay to afford this unit.HeHeHe!!! A must have! Go git yerself one. Good luck.
Got one on my Tracker and LOVE IT. Down imagin is the BOMB for tellin what it really is down there.
Uhh the wifey bought a new infinity today which is why I am able to get a new boat. LOL Now advise me which unit to get. Also put it on front for trolling or by the console while driving????Quote:
Originally Posted by Slab-Nut
Not that computer savy so easy operation is a must. Now which models do yall suggest purchasing. Going monday to pick out accessories for rigging.
A 998 will be all you need and have it mounted beside the console. It isnt gonna work right on the trollin motor becaus of the constant R/L turnin.
I've got a 998 on the console and 788 on the bow with interlink ordered to tie the two together. They will share GPS, waypoints, & some other stuff that way. Like we've always heard, do it right the first time.
Thanks....great advice.Quote:
Originally Posted by satdoc1
I'm going with the 997 or 1197 when I get my new rig next month. I'm planning on getting the G3 176 with 4 stoke yamaha which one you getting?
Getting same rig with 4 stroke 60. Was gonna get one 2day that I looked at friday but they sold it . They sell that boat as soon as they get em. best looking boat by far I have looked for. The front deck is HUGE. Wanna see if we can get a deal on 2??? Not saying they will but maybe. PM me. If not I will be ordering mine next week. You gonna put 997 on console??? I would love to have one up front for summer lake beds etc but I can't justify 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by duckkiller
Why not just buy one and get an extra ducer for the front, best of both worlds. If you use a ram mount and get an extra base it's easy to move the sonar back and forth also. If you run your power through a cigarette outlet you can even use it in multiple boats.
Now we thinking!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Release to the Grease...
not as easy wide the 997 or 1197 because of the way they connect.
It works better if you go without that wire harness that comes with it, at least if you're moving it around - with the harness you have to remove all of the plugs and rethread everything each time you move it.
Here's a link with some front mount ducer options:
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/fishi...t-x-ducer.html
side imaging is AWESOME!!! has already caught me some feeshes I would not have known about with the old stuff
I wrestled with that idea for weeks. I put the 797 on my console in the same spot as the G-3 "cheapo" unit with that transducer in the rear. I have my Humminbird color depthfinder (A simple 200 buck unit,but a good one) one my trolling motor with a trolling motor transducer. That way I can drive and see my GPS and my sideimaging while i am moving at up to 4 mph. Then when I am fishing I just turn my unit around counterclockwise and I can see both units then. Works for me.The 997 in my opinion is overkill for a small G-3.Just remember to only turn your unit in one direction so as not to twist your cables and make sure it is mounted so you can see it from your fishing seat.