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check out this add. Not sure I understand the "no navionics" part. They all have card slots so does this just mean they don't come with the NVB bundle? You can still load maps from the SD cards just like my 798c si I already have right?
Cabela's: Humminbird 798 Ci Si Side-Imaging Sonar/50-Channel Internal GPS Receiver Combo
I would guess that means no NVB bundled maps...
The unit will still have the base "Contour XD" maps...
Unless things have changed between HB and Navionics... The NVB bundled maps were 2006 model Navionics maps anyway...
To get more up to date maps it would be more beneficial to NOT buy a NVB bundled unit and then buy the Navionics map card for your region...
Rickie
I think that Rickie is right here. Those units will not come with the NVB bundle in them but you can always add a Navionics or LakeMaster mapping card to the unit if you need the added mapping detail that these can provide.
Just be aware that this is an older version 798ci Si Combo unit and does not support an Ethernet connection.
Aight Whats a Ethernet connection???????????????????thanks for the class!!!!
The newer HB units allow plug and play ethernet connection that allows hooking 2 units together without the Interlink module...Quote:
Originally Posted by sharphook
Rickie
We're selling the same unit for $759.00 including shipping. NO taxes to pay either for non-Georgia Res. Even though it can't network via ethernet, you can still use Interlink.
Brian
hey brian, how long are them 798s gona b on sale for?
and i read some articles about having to download the down imaging for the 798 from your computer. is this true?
Didn't have to on my HD unit. Maybe old stock.
Any of the 798ci Si unit produced after January 2011, should already have the software update for the down-imaging. Most of these units WILL already have the update. If not, it's an easy fix.
As for stock....we have over 37 of the 798ci Si combo's left for $759.00 shipped
Brian
ive bought from bbgmarine ,u wont go wrong dealing with brian
sounds good. i will b ordering mine very soon.
so whats the main difference in this model and the new model besides the ethernet hookup?
Also when networking the units besides sharing waypoints what else would be the advantage of networking?
Does the humingbird units each have their own transducer?
and finally reading the down imaging is not as good as lowrance, how much of a difference is it really
I'm not sure which networking you're referring to, but with the old interlink you can share waypoints, transducer temps, and accessories connected (weathersense, gps, etc..). I think the ethernet might be able to share sonar because of the faster bus speed.
bayou:Quote:
Originally Posted by bayouXpress
Here's a couple of links on the HB sideimaging site that might help answer your questions:
Interlink Frequently Asked Questions
2 head units
There is a lot of good info on this site. You may want to sign up (free) if you are going to go the HB route. Hope it helps.
YD
thanks for the info. I'll be reading a lot of this stuff in the future. I just ordered a 798 from Brian..Quote:
Originally Posted by yankee doodler
Yeah I have a 798ci si somewhere on a UPS truck. They need a signature and keep trying to deliver it when I'm at work. First thing I'll do is make sure it's got the 5.450 version in it, install it on my interlink, then see if/how much interference I get from the troller. Anxious to see how it does.