Side Image Depth Finder Questions...

I am thinking about getting a SI depth finder. What is the best bang for the buck? Are there some older model humminbirds that are a little lower in price? If so are there any downfalls to them?

I have been looking at the 798c SI and the 898c SI.

Thanks for the help.

DoubleG

I had a 797 and I liked it alot but the sceen was almost useless with the SI. I just bought Canepoles 997 and I can really see what I am looking at alot better,

I currently run the 798 SI and it has been hands down the most helpful piece of equipment I have purchased. With that said when I got mine the 898 didnt exist yet. If I had the choice would rather have the bigger screen but am more than happy with my unit. Saved the day fishing several times. Good Luck

Skip the 797 and 798. 5" screen just ain't enough. Current production, 898 is miniumum I'd go with. Value can be had in the 997 as a used unit to save some bucks, get the big screen and still have all the current functionality including down imaging, but you'll give up the ethernet port/video out for future expansion options when they become available. No biggee to me though.

Wannabe...

Buy the 898. If you don't like it call me. :p Will negotiate.;)

898 or better in my opinion.

Thanks for the help fellas.... Is there a way you can move the depth finder from the steering console to the front of the boat? I assume if you ran two sets of wires and have two mounting brackets this could be done easily. Anyone tried it? What would be the best way to do that...

DoubleG

Cabela's has the 997C on sale for $1349.99. It is being replaced by the 998C.

Cabela's -- Humminbird 997 c SI - HD Side Imaging Sonar Combo

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by DoubleGobble00

Thanks for the help fellas.... Is there a way you can move the depth finder from the steering console to the front of the boat? I assume if you ran two sets of wires and have two mounting brackets this could be done easily. Anyone tried it? What would be the best way to do that...

DoubleG

---

I’ve heard from several who do this with the RAM or Johnny Ray mounts. That way all you have to do is unplug the 898 and pop the mount off one location than install it on the bow mount and connect the wires.

I ran console and bow mounts for my 788 before I added the 998. It worked very well.

I wouldnt buy the Lowrance cause everybody will start following you around and fishing all your new spots you will be finding. :) Just had to give Lowrance 1 plug anyway.:) I am very happy with my setup but you do have to buy 2 pieces instead of one to make it work. Any of the Hds units 5 7 8 or 10, and the Lss-1 side/bottom scan unit. Well satisfied with the performance too.

Look at it his way. You pay less and your getting less. Buy anything less then the 997 and you will always wish you had gotten it. Read what you get with it then read what your getting with the lower priced units.
This is one place where you get what you pay for . I still have the old 987c-SI and when it dies you can bet I will replace it with the 900 series unit again. The power in these is where your getting the bang for the buck.
Pete

Thanks for the info fellas... Man that was a good price at Cabelas for the 997... they were sold out last time I looked. I am looking hard at the 997 or the 898 right now. Just have to get a few more pennies saved up.

GoneCrappieFishing - what two pieces are you talking about?

Are there any downfalls to the humminbird 997cx si?

Thanks,

DoubleG

For running the unit from console to bow with same transom transducer I bought an extension cable and ran it from the console to bow.When I move unit to bow I plug cables together at console and plug other end to unit at bow. But do not turn on unit unless cables are plugged together at console.

1197si for me, cause I can't see :D

I went with the 997c si. Thanks for the help fellas..

DoubleG