First trip with HB 898

It sure did help to use the simulator a lot before hitting the water...I think I did pretty well for the first trip..Marked brush under docks today..Got some good side and down imaging..Pretty cool...I was going to take a few pictures but need to get a SD card for the right slot..I also need to study a little more on how to capture screen shots..

A couple of things that I have come accustomed to with Garmin I did not see on the HB chart screens..

1) No True North Arrow..

2) No GPS signal meter for 2D, 3D or Enhanced...

These things might be in a menu that I missed..

Overall I was real pleased..No TM interference, clear picture, and good GPS reception...

This is how mine is set-up:::I spend most all of my fishing time at the trolling motor..

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Looks like you have it figured out Don--Ive got several trips on the HDS7 and I,m still lost [But no one ever said I was smart] Doh

I still have a lot to learn about mine but so far I really like it.

That is a sweet setup DonG. Im looking forward to the upgrade and I like how you have all 3 screens showing.
Tom

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Originally Posted by tommyboyrn

That is a sweet setup DonG. Im looking forward to the upgrade and I like how you have all 3 screens showing.
Tom

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Tom, I was going to PM this to you but I see you have found it......Thumbs Up

So far, so good..Old eyes have to have these units up high.....Rofl

Have a 1198si on the way, Know it will be alot of time on the simulator and playing on the water with it, while my buddy does the fishing but all good times , know you will injoy yours , like your setup , get us some pics. did you get maps ? what kind? did you potect your TD ? Thanks

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Originally Posted by HARLEYBOY

Have a 1198si on the way, Know it will be alot of time on the simulator and playing on the water with it, while my buddy does the fishing but all good times , know you will injoy yours , like your setup , get us some pics. did you get maps ? what kind? did you potect your TD ? Thanks

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I used the Transducer Saver from SCAP:::MK Maxxum Foot Control

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Thanks Don G,

Love your setup. Just got my 788 DI in today. Hooked it up and took it out this afternoon... Love it... The side imaging is next on the list...

Good setup DonG........

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Good setup DonG........

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Thanks Tom, you ready to start training me?:eek::eek: How about Billbob & me at the same time...?RoflDoh

Just got off phone with billybob (:D:D). We are working on a run-day-voos.

Good lookin setup Don...

I ,too put my unit up front on a pedistal....

Makes it easier to get to the buttons when I am spider riggin....and easier to see...

Rickie

Got my 898 awhile ago. It is funny to read how when people first get them, they seem to spend more time playing with the electronics than fishing. Took me about three trips to get to where I was ready to fish!!! Enjoy the view!!!!!

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Got my 898 awhile ago. It is funny to read how when people first get them, they seem to spend more time playing with the electronics than fishing. Took me about three trips to get to where I was ready to fish!!! Enjoy the view!!!!!

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Good point JT...

I didn't even take my fishin poles the 1st three times I went out and played with my 1197...

Rickie

I just bought me a 898 today. I have 4 months before I will be home to use it, but I had Humminbird send me a users manual. I figure after studying that for the next 4 months I should know what I am doing.

also going to get me a set-up like Dons pedistal he has holding his 898

Looks great DonG!