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I've been doing a lot of looking at si fish finders and think that the humminbird 899 best fits my needs. Does anyone have any leads on where i can get the best deal. I very much prefer to purchase from a forum sponser but really need a good deal as i am already stretching my budget on a new unit. Thinking im gonna buy in the next 48 but also question if prices may drop as onix units become available
Second on BBGMarine
Well I'm a lil more conflicted now just started looking at garmin Ecomap 73 sv any thoughts on comparisons of the two units
If you choose the 899 ... I would highly recommend taking advantage of HB's xducer exchange program to upgrade the stock XNT 9 SI T to the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T ...
The XHS 9 HDSI 180 T will give added functionality to the 899 by allowing the unit to also utilize the 800kHz SI frequency ...
The xducer must be unused still in the package for HB to exchange ...
Call HB as soon as you get the unit to set up the upgrade exchange ...
1-800-633-1468
Rickie
Would the 859 be same way Rickie? Trade or upgrade transducers before opening pack?Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
The 859ci HD Combo comes with the XNT 9 20 T (no upgrade xducer available)...Quote:
Originally Posted by TowboatTroller
The 859ci HD DI Combo comes with the XNT 9 DI T (200kHz/455kHz 2d - 455kHz/800kHz DI)...
It can be traded in for the XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T (200kHz/83kHz 2d - 455kHz/800kHz DI) ...
The xducer must be unused and in the package to be eligible for the exchange program ...
Rickie
Does anyone have thoughts or opinions on garmin units looking at 70s with sidevu add on or waiting for the 73s to come out later this month.
If you ever need warranty work done you will be glad you chose Humminbird.......Second to none.
Check out the HB Helix 5 I just purchased it from bass pro for $499 has gps,down and side imaging. A lot of bang for your buck
Yea I've looked at them just think I want a 7" screen or bigger as long as I can afford it
gotcha, one thing to keep in mind. The HB pre loaded maps are very plain and bland. You will have to purchase either a Lakeview or Navionics card to go with it. I thought I could get by with the preladed maps, but they do not even show the major river in front my house. I am going today to purchase the Navionics Hotmaps card.
Can you order from bbg or somewhere with ducer traded out already?Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
Also like the guys are saying about navionics and lake maps I live on pickwick lake. According to chart I have to buy two cards for pickwick that's $300+ any way around that
I don’t know if any of the retailers will swap out the transducer for you or not but it can’t hurt to ask.
Have you looked at the Humminbird-LakeMaster SouthEast States map card or just use ChartSelect and buy only Pickwick Lake?
I haven't Greg always heard navionics was best. Will look into that thanks. Also for ulterra I guess I'd need lake master right? Will lake master work in both Lowrance and bird?Quote:
Originally Posted by Humminbird_Greg
Nope ...Quote:
Originally Posted by TowboatTroller
http://www.humminbird.com/uploadedFi...ity%20List.pdf
Rickie
Yes, you will need a LakeMaster type memory card for the Ulterra. Make sure that it is iPilot Link compatible as there may still be some older LakeMaster cards 'floating around' out there. The Ulterra will also work with the Humminbird ChartSelect maps and any made using the AutoChart/AutoChart Pro software.
I've had both the navionics and lakemaster maps. lakemaster is the far superior map for my money.
+1 Lakemaster is very accurate on Ky and Barkley lake.Quote:
Originally Posted by fish k3