Humminbird and ipilot link question

[iceman16]

Just bought a new Larson 2020 loaded to the gills. But it has the ipilot link on it and 2 HD10's. I have a humminbird 858 with just Sonar and GPS. Will that link up with the ipilot or do I need to get a different unit?

Thank you

Iceman

[h8go4s]

Looks like it.

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/_docs/Prod...ity-1-17-14.pdf

[MikeG3Boat]

The Humminbird 858 is listed as compatible so it should work fine. It is listed in the web link provided above.

Good Luck!

[Brad B]

the 858 will work. as far as I know as long as the unit has ethernet capabilities it will work. this model should have a place on it's back to hook up the cable directly. there are some models like the 700 series and the new 859, 959, 899, 999 or 1199 that need the ethernet adapter.

[delcecchi]

the 858 will work. as far as I know as long as the unit has ethernet capabilities it will work. this model should have a place on it's back to hook up the cable directly. there are some models like the 700 series and the new 859, 959, 899, 999 or 1199 that need the ethernet adapter.

So if I were to buy an 859 I can't use it with an ipilot link without buying another widget for more money?

That seems sort of a rip.

[iceman16]

thanks guys I was out last night and couldn't find that page that had the link compatible units. im gonna add my 858 until I can swap out the HD10's with 1198's. looking forward to having the link in the boat!

iceman

[Brad B]

So if I were to buy an 859 I can't use it with an ipilot link without buying another widget for more money?

That seems sort of a rip.

this adapter you would need is only a extra $30.00 so it is not to bad but I get your point of having to buy a extra part to get it hooked up. I was told the idea behind this was so that the units are easier to move on or off the boat and other locations in the boat. last years 800, 900, 1100 series had it so the ethernet cable would hook right to the unit directly and it was not a part of the gang plug that is made up of the power cord and transducer cord and GPS cord(since they were external GPS on these units). this additional adapter cable is now part of the gang plug. it's a pain to have to buy this extra cable but it's not that bad if you look at the greater picture.