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Looking at upgrading my Electronics currently have a Humminbird 997 si and 798 si . Thinking I'm either going to get the Hbird 999si and keep the 798si on Bow or Upgrade to the new Garmin 93SV OR 94SV with a smaller Garmin on Bow . I really like the Garmin unit's and the new Maps but have always been a Humminbird guy since the first 3D wide unit I purchased back in early 90's any thought's or suggestions would be appreciated
If the 798 SI is the "HD" model ... It will Ethernet with the 999ci HD SI Combo ...
Rickie
Its the 798 ci si not the HD . I used to have them linked with the Interlink system but it went bad and I never fixed it as I knew I was going to to Upgrade .
You may think about a future expansion adding a HB DI unit (x59 DI series) to the 999ci HD SI Combo you are deciding on ...
This would give you "Dedicated DI" at the bow ... And the ability to see the transom SI with the new "Sonar Sharing" software available for the xx9 series units ...
http://www.humminbird.com/uploadedIm...haringGrid.png
Rickie
Thanks for the reply Rnvinc I have thought about that also but to be honest I have a Garmin 550c that I use on a kayak and Jon boat that see's more fish then my 798 or it seems to anyway even with the HD transducer that's why I'm thinking of Jumping ship to Garmin and giving them a try . I would end up buying 2 units if I went Garmin but the price would be close since the 93 SV is about $300 cheaper then the 999si . I really love the Hbirds but Garmin really has got my attention lately .
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-t...gallery-dialog
Rumor around that Garmin is coming out with new finders plotters and are supposed to be best ever out there. Not sure just heard, live not far from plant have a contact there but he is tight lipped about it just says it will be awesome.
The one I am looking at is a 2015 model and wont be released till first quarter so hoping feb or early march.
I pre ordered a garmin 73sv the other day and called garmin about release. The guy told me expect it the week of Feb. 15Quote:
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Thanks Phishin think Im going to order one where did you get it from ?
We like Garmin units!! Looked at all of them went to our local basspro shop compared price features Garmin won!! If doing it again would buy the garmin!!! Have had the bird's had trouble,Had lowrance units had trouble!! The Garmin's turn them on no problems!!! Really like the Raymarine but out of my price range!! Go to a local bass Pro shop and compare!!!
I am faced with same thought as original poster. Here was my was my temporary solution. Heavily invested in Humminbird ( 1198 C , 899C , 360 View and Minnkota terrova I-Link TM ) everything is networked. Garmin right now has some closeout pricing on some select units.
I got an Echomap 70S for well below 500. Also got their Lake Vu HD Ultra map chip. Will use this for ice fishing this winter and as a secondary unit in boat this spring. If it works out to be better than my Bird system. Will purchase the 2015 model 93 SV due for release next month.
Instead of investing heavy like I did in Humminbird. At this point I am not totally satisfied with my Humminbirds. After hearing so much good about Garmin I figured I would at least try one. Instead of jumping in whole hog though. Figured I would limit investment at first to ensure satisfaction on my part first. If the Garmin doesn't do the job. I shouldn't lose too much if I sell it later.
Anyway should make an interesting angling year for me. By the way the updating the units software is a lot easier with the Garmin unit. Different but more straight forward.
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Im going with the Garmin 93SV if it does as well or better then the Bird's ill buy another one for the bow . Been talking to some people on the Board's and seems im not the only one ready to jump ship to Garmin just have to wait and see but from what i've been hearing 2015 should be a great year for Garmin
somebody stole my 997. replaced with 999. 997 was better unit for me. no 2d problems like the 999