Thanks. I am going through the EXTENSIVE amount of videos relating to HB imagers and just finished watching one specifically dealing with trolling motor mounts. This particular one used a shield from Transducershieldandsaver.com. It uses that original transducer mounted to their shield and strapped to the trolling motor. Is this a good option or is the puck version still a better idea. I might just purchase the second 'ducer and power cord and use them when I go "pond-hopping". It would be interesting to see what was in those smaller lakes and ponds and be much more convenient to learn how to use the imager. BTW, I see your name on here alot giving help to guys like me. I appreciate that.

I love my Transducer Shield & Saver they not only make it easy to mount but protect the transducer.

^^^ agree with Doug! i get beautiful images on my 998 mounted at the bow with the transducer mounted on my trolling motor with a transducer shield and saver,and i have to say im one of the lucky ones that doesnt get no interferance with my motorguide tour!

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What the heck is falling off the bottom of your boat Capt Chris!

I believe that could be pieces of shrinkwrap on the fellow's boat in Saskatchewan. It was his new Starcraft.

Brand new 998. Jack plate mounted transducer.. I have to turn the sensitivity up to 20. Or my images are so dark I can't read It. Transducer is clear of obstruction

Is it that way when you are sitting still?

Yes sir.. I checked the voltage to head unit that's ok.. Ive tilted the duce up and down to no avail.. 455khs. If I max out the sensitivity setting it looks ok. But if I try 12 its so dark I can't see it.. what gives..

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Is there a way to make the GPS on my 998 run vertical instead of horizontal??

Only way is set to North Reference and when you run east/west it will scroll side to side.

Will a new 1198 utilize the same connections as a 997. Wanted to upgrade and just wondering if I can use the cables already there and just swap out units.

Yes, but if you presently have the GR16 GPS antenna, you will want to change to the one that comes with the 1198c SI.

What is the reason for that