HUmminbird 798cSI ?

SaminVa · 01-22-11, 12:48 PM

Do you have to buy an additional converting unit with these(h-bird 798) like you have to with the lowrance models?
Can you mount the transducer to the trolling motor? Trying to become educated on these.. looking into one this year for my boat. Trying to get the pros & cons.. H-bird Vs. Lowrance... not intrested in spending 2500 either.. maybe 800-1000. TY, Sam

bassboogieman · 01-22-11, 02:17 PM

I bought one (Black Friday sale) from Cabela's ($699 was a steal). I haven't mounted it yet. It's ready to go without any additional modules (unlike Lowrance). Mounting transducer on your troll motor will require a "mounting kit" as it comes with a transom mount only. It's about $12 direct from Humminbird.

lilmule · 01-22-11, 05:00 PM

Id go back to that order page and look closer,generally it has see more detail and on that page takes all acessories back.IE not included and it uses a special transducer that costs 233.00 the xh9.
How do I know, I bought a 778 SCI few years back and it also uses a remote type ducer but cheaper just not included,ps paid more for it with gold chip imbedded,than you did that higher end model.
I like hummingbird but feel some of the advertising is misleading,unless one reads the fine print under more info.So most likly you have some acessories to purchase,unless you want gps only.
If you got it with a ducer then it is a steal as bird sells it for 1k without,also two transducers will work on it a simple downimaging cheap ,then the dual very expensive side imager.Operates at 455 mgz so older ducers wont work with it.

whit · 01-22-11, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassboogieman

I bought one (Black Friday sale) from Cabela's ($699 was a steal). I haven't mounted it yet. It's ready to go without any additional modules (unlike Lowrance). Mounting transducer on your troll motor will require a "mounting kit" as it comes with a transom mount only. It's about $12 direct from Humminbird.

...or you can call Humminbird customer service and explain to them that you need a transducer for the trolling motor. Then all you have to do is send your new unused transom mount transducer back to them and they will exchange it for one that fits the trolling motor......for free.

3dkicker · 01-24-11, 04:37 PM

You don't need two units with H-bird like you do with the Lowrance. H-bird is going to be the less expensive of the two.

I've got mine mounted on the transom and use it to find structure and cover when using the big motor at idle or at slow speeds. I then use the trolling motor to hold positon still using the same unit once I find something I want to fish. All I do is rotate it around, got it mounted away from the console, and look at it from the front of the boat.

If you mount it on the trolling motor then you'll never be able to use it unless you're on the trolling motor.

Embrey · 01-24-11, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilmule

Id go back to that order page and look closer,generally it has see more detail and on that page takes all acessories back.IE not included and it uses a special transducer that costs 233.00 the xh9.
How do I know, I bought a 778 SCI few years back and it also uses a remote type ducer but cheaper just not included,ps paid more for it with gold chip imbedded,than you did that higher end model.
I like hummingbird but feel some of the advertising is misleading,unless one reads the fine print under more info.So most likly you have some acessories to purchase,unless you want gps only.
If you got it with a ducer then it is a steal as bird sells it for 1k without,also two transducers will work on it a simple downimaging cheap ,then the dual very expensive side imager.Operates at 455 mgz so older ducers wont work with it.

i didnt have to buy anything when i bought my 798...transducer and all in the box. and theur customer service is excellent,and they always answer the phone. unlike lowrance

bassboogieman · 01-24-11, 06:54 PM

The 798cSI Cabela's sold for their Black Friday special has the SI transom mount transducer, CD, it's complete. It WAS a steal at $699 and free shipping with a coupon I had.

lilmule · 01-24-11, 10:01 PM

Definately a steal ,bird has it at 1000 or near without,year end closeout???
The side imagaing transducer is valued at over 200 .Shurely it was a great deal,many happy fishing hrs.
I gave more for my 787sci,and it came with nothing.
Difference being ordered mine from hummigbird store,think ill go look at my cabelas catalog lol.

Rebbasser · 01-26-11, 10:36 PM

I've got the 788 model and have it mounted on the console rather than the
TM. I can sure see the benefits of the TM mount.

SaminVa · 01-26-11, 11:51 PM

I'm looking hard at them now... a friend who has vast exp. told me to use the transom mount for a while to get used to the unit... I think he's concerned about interference from my variable speed trolling motor & also that when you turn the trolling motor the tm trans. can show a fuzzy return vs. what the transom mount one would give you

01-22-11, 12:48 PM	#1
SaminVa BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Palmyra, Virginia Posts: 144	HUmminbird 798cSI ? Do you have to buy an additional converting unit with these(h-bird 798) like you have to with the lowrance models? Can you mount the transducer to the trolling motor? Trying to become educated on these.. looking into one this year for my boat. Trying to get the pros & cons.. H-bird Vs. Lowrance... not intrested in spending 2500 either.. maybe 800-1000. TY, Sam

01-22-11, 05:00 PM	#3
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	Id go back to that order page and look closer,generally it has see more detail and on that page takes all acessories back.IE not included and it uses a special transducer that costs 233.00 the xh9. How do I know, I bought a 778 SCI few years back and it also uses a remote type ducer but cheaper just not included,ps paid more for it with gold chip imbedded,than you did that higher end model. I like hummingbird but feel some of the advertising is misleading,unless one reads the fine print under more info.So most likly you have some acessories to purchase,unless you want gps only. If you got it with a ducer then it is a steal as bird sells it for 1k without,also two transducers will work on it a simple downimaging cheap ,then the dual very expensive side imager.Operates at 455 mgz so older ducers wont work with it. Last edited by lilmule; 01-22-11 at 05:09 PM.

01-24-11, 04:37 PM	#5
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	You don't need two units with H-bird like you do with the Lowrance. H-bird is going to be the less expensive of the two. I've got mine mounted on the transom and use it to find structure and cover when using the big motor at idle or at slow speeds. I then use the trolling motor to hold positon still using the same unit once I find something I want to fish. All I do is rotate it around, got it mounted away from the console, and look at it from the front of the boat. If you mount it on the trolling motor then you'll never be able to use it unless you're on the trolling motor. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

01-26-11, 10:36 PM	#9
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I've got the 788 model and have it mounted on the console rather than the TM. I can sure see the benefits of the TM mount. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

01-22-11, 02:17 PM	#2
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I bought one (Black Friday sale) from Cabela's ($699 was a steal). I haven't mounted it yet. It's ready to go without any additional modules (unlike Lowrance). Mounting transducer on your troll motor will require a "mounting kit" as it comes with a transom mount only. It's about $12 direct from Humminbird.

01-24-11, 06:54 PM	#7
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	The 798cSI Cabela's sold for their Black Friday special has the SI transom mount transducer, CD, it's complete. It WAS a steal at $699 and free shipping with a coupon I had.

01-24-11, 10:01 PM	#8
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	Definately a steal ,bird has it at 1000 or near without,year end closeout??? The side imagaing transducer is valued at over 200 .Shurely it was a great deal,many happy fishing hrs. I gave more for my 787sci,and it came with nothing. Difference being ordered mine from hummigbird store,think ill go look at my cabelas catalog lol.

01-26-11, 11:51 PM	#10
SaminVa BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Palmyra, Virginia Posts: 144	I'm looking hard at them now... a friend who has vast exp. told me to use the transom mount for a while to get used to the unit... I think he's concerned about interference from my variable speed trolling motor & also that when you turn the trolling motor the tm trans. can show a fuzzy return vs. what the transom mount one would give you

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