Humminbird 997cSI

[Deitz Dittrich]

Fish- Its best if you are going 3-4.5mph to get the best reading.. and yes, you also get the best picture if you are going in a straight line.

[yaggie]

I just included the humming bird on my new boat I bought this week. Reading all I can on the operation of it. Hard to wait until soft water. May have to go down to Redwing to start earlier. I have been mostly with Lowrence products as I was very disappointed with a HB unit five years ago. Can you give a clue how much time it takes to get familiar to its operation?

[reddog]

Ive had mine almost two years.

I found it extremely easy to get used to(coming from a LEI background)

With that said. I try to learn something new every trip.

Like any electronic device, it usually has more capabilities than the operator.

[dabber]

What does the CI show when your're anchored? Can you see structure 20-30' away?

[Deitz Dittrich]

no, its best if you are moving between 2-5mph..

[dabber]

OK Now if you only had $1000 to spend, would you buy a 798c SI Side Combo OR a 858c reg Combo?????

Need some advise thanks

[eyebjim]

No question, the 798 si.

[tyeeme]

I have the 997 and now hear the upgrade for down imaging is Free?? how does one get it? and how does one install it?

[PerchJerker]

You can get it off the Humminbird HSOforum, if you've registered your unit with them.

[7outof10]

i have got the lornace 334 c igps and hate it for the gps but i was going to buy a 997 si this spring and was wonding if i could run them both side by side or will they infear with each other i dont want to sell it becouse i wont get any thing for it

[tyeeme]

just installed my free software update from humminbird. One word ..............COOL. I think its great they offer this for free even though you spend alot of money for one of these units. In this day and age where nothing is free!!! Way to go humminbird in my opinion there is nothing else!!!!

[harvey lee]

Yes, I recieved the updates this morning.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I still have to update both of my units.. I'll get er done before she hits the water this spring. i am pretty excite about the new SwitchFire and new color scheems..

[harvey lee]

Right on DD. The new Switchfire and colors look awesome.

[reddog]

I did my free update last wek, and got on the water on Monday, It was too cold to mess with it much, but I liked what I seen.

Mike Bucca just posted this deep water shot on Humminbirds facebook page. Amazing!

[Ed Carlson]

We have the new updates on hand here in Fargo. If your uncomfortable with doing it yourself, you can get your updates put in compatible units at Gander Mountain here in Fargo when you buy a new LakeMaster Chip, the updates and installation will be free of charge. Just bring your unit in and we will boot it up for you.

We will also do it on the spot on any new compatible Hummingbird sonar units purchased from us, to save you time and the hassle.

[Hubcat]

I have been thinking about getting SI and have been doing a lot of research.

One place I found helpful was youtube- there are videos on there that show and describe wahat you are looking at. Check it out, it might save some time on the water if you are new to the SI.