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I am still on the search for the "perfect" finder for my boat. I had it in mind to buy an elite 7. Well that one didn't give me the warm and fuzzies after I started researching. Then I decided on the 898c and they were discontinued, But there are several online that are discounted. I found 948.00 shipped. Is there any reason not to jump on this? Even though they are discontinued? I mean humminbird 899 doesn't really compare...
Humminbird should continue to support these units for years to come. They still support the 997.
No reason not to. I bought a 998 and glad I did.
I bought my 898 from...
http://www.bbgmarine.com/m9/HUMMINBI...ex.html?page=1
...who I believe is a forum sponsor. Got a great price, but don't see them listed anymore. Might give them a call.
-danny
He's all out. Day late dollar short.
Try ShutupandFish. He is another sponsor here.
I have a used 898 that I plan to sell when my 1198 gets here if interested
898 leftover will most likely be found on eBay or other small stores. Something to keep in mind with the 899 is that it is just a larger version of the 798, only having the smaller compact side image transducer. Only having the 455khz transducer. Images will not be as crisp as the older 898 and 998 which have the hi def 455/800khz transducer. I believe you can switch the compact transducer thru Humminbird transducer exchange program by paying the difference of the two ducers.
The 899 platform may not support the hi def transducer.Quote:
Originally Posted by wannabecrappieking
I don't think the 798 will support the hi def transducer.
The 899 will support it, but it's a 75.99 transfer plus shipping! I'm either going 898 or 998 today!
Here's a reputable Canadian outfit that has the 898 for $888. http://radioworld.ca/marine-chartplo...?filter_id=125 Not sure what the cost would be to import it to the states.
http://www.thedigitaloasis.com/Hummi...l_p_25812.html they have the 898 or here http://fishfinders.factoryoutletstor...egory_id=19374
http://www.bassboatcentral.com/signa...riverssig1.gif
Here is another place that sometimes has some good deals
BBG has received a few more 898HD for around 860.00. They probably won't last long.
Thanks for the heads up on this. They are somewhat local to me (about an hour). I picked one up from them and then got no tax for boat show!Quote:
Originally Posted by Shellback