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Seem's like I read alot of problems with the S.I.,
Wanted to run a poll (vote ) but don't know how:confused:Anyway I was wondering.If you could get a refund would you? Also if you had it to do over again would you buy one:confused:? PLEASE BE TRUFUL :D:D
Truthful,,,,,Sorry spelling,
NO, I'll keep mine. I haven't had any problems except the transducer rooster tail.
My wife even saw the bill for it and didn't say a word.
(God, I love her)
Wouldn't trade mine.
WarrenMN
No Problems and I love my 997
I'm happy w/ mine and wouldn't be interested in a refund.
worth its weight in gold.... if it came between wife and my humingbird.. she'd go first well if i was married
You would get my gun before the SI unit. Mark even though mine is the old model. Would still not take my $$ back for it.
And when this ones bites the dust. There will be one replacing it. Mark you need to get with me at Harrison Bay if I can make the trip and see it for your self.
Pete
Not a chance I'd get rid of my 797. I love that thing more every time I go out. I don't know that I'd spend the money on a 997 or an 1197, but I don't feel like I need the bigger unit. With the software that's out there, I can come home and watch my scans on my 19" LCD and still mark the spots.
Aside from buying a boat, it's easily the best money I've spent. You'll love it.
Not one single problem here. This is the best investment in fishing I've ever made. Can't imagine going fishing without it now. My fishing buddy and I used to take turns going in each others boat. Since I bought my 997 his boat is collecting dust. He's hooked and will be making a purchase in the very near future.
Buzz
the ones that are having problems most likely will never understand how to operate it I have the 1197 and wouldnt take anything for it
I'd give you this computer and all the pictures in it that I can't find, but not my 997
Got my 997 in May of 07, just lov lov lov it and no- repeat NO problems. I agree with above posts.Thanks Humminbird :D
Can you mount a SI transducer on your TM?
Yes, there is a transducer just for that and Humminbird will let you trade in for different ones IF you haven't opened the packaging it came in.
WarrenMN
The only trouble I've had was busting my transducer off in Lake Fork. Other than that, I love it and plan to get a second unit for my other boat as soon as I can afford it.
Fish hooker, I also use mine on two boats. I purchased two transducers and power cords and carry the unit and antenna with me from boat to boat. I have a Ram mount with a ball on each boat. Works great.
And I would not give mine up for twice the money.
I have the 987C C and the 797C. If finances were better the 997C would be replacing the 987C but still no complaints. This is from a guy who swore he would never purchase another " bird ". When they quit making replacement parts for the old CH-30. That was back in the 80's. For you younger fellas that was an old paper graph model. I broke that promise to myself after 25 years. When I fished with a guy who had one on his boat.
Thanks to the wife I can afford necessities like this and can cut back on frivolous stuff like housing , groceries , clothing ,utilities and such :-0
Mark fly to Savannah the first week of April and we will fish and then you will buy one also.
Ask Jim about mine. Him and Judy liked it a lot.
You better get one. They may have to take them off the market. As they allow us to find way to much stuff out there that was being over looked for years.
Pete
No problems or complaints with my 997. I would almost ride around looking at the depthfinfer than fish. If my side scan ever breaks, I will get it repaired or buy another one. I will never be without a side scan again.
My only desire would be to have a PC program that will replay the recording and have the ability to mark waypoints from the playback. When I'm fishing on the bow, I cannot easily see or pay attention to the depthfinder and don't know if I passed near a great spot or not. Making a recording and playing it back later will help solve this. My backseater currently has the task of keeping an eye on the depthfinder. I really hope Humminbird is working on this as I am willing to pay for a program like that.
I love mine.The only problem I have is when I take it off the boat for storage it does not save my waypoints.I have the 997.I use a hand held gps for backup.
You can't save them to a MMC or SD card?Quote:
Originally Posted by KyTeacher
Page 99 of the 997 manual, export all nav data.
Export All Nav Data (Advanced)
Export All Nav Data allows you to export all saved Tracks, Waypoints and Routes to an MMC/SD card.
To Export All Navigation Data:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, and that an optional purchase MMC/SD card is installed in the slot, then highlight Export All Nav Data on the Navigation main menu.
2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to export all navigation
data.
WarrenMN
Mine stays off the boat when not in use . And never had that problem. May be something to do with the setting on it?Quote:
Originally Posted by KyTeacher
Pete
Thanks Pete for the invite at Savannah,But I may have to fly down to Central America next week & I don't know how long I'll be gone.
Maybe we can get togather at Harrison Bay,Sure would like to look at a SI ,from a boat. Thanks Again . MARK,,,,
The first tourny I used mine in I won and it paid for itself. Enough said!!!!!
Sure glad I don't haveta depend on my fishing skills to pay for stuff. I would owe on everything.:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by possumcop
My 997 does,nt lose the w.p. when the power is disconnected --I think the w.p.s are on the sd card
Either that or the unit came that way [ask C.P. --I ain,t smart enough to change it] :):)
just pulled the sd card and theyare still there
Way points, tracks and trails are stored internally on the Humminbirds. You can export them to an SD card to store, edit and sort.
WarrenMN
Mark if I get to make it over that way. You sure can get the on water demo.Quote:
Originally Posted by bentpole
Canepole I am with you. If I had to pay for all mine fishing, Guess I would be using a cane pole HEHE And fishing from the bank.
Pete
question. when u see something on the 997 u want to waypoint how do u get back over the top of it to make a way point. is it easy to get bsck over it to mark it.
crappie feathers
You don't have to go to the spot to mark it with a way-point. Just stop the screen, move the cursor to the spot and hit the "MARK" key. a way-point will be created over the spot. It's accurate too.
I like mine a lot and do not want to get rid of it. good product,and good service when I goof up,or break something, Humminbird has taken care of any problem