Best graph to buy for under $1500...

Needing some input on what graph to buy for under $1500 and why. Any input is highly appreciated. Thanks

Are you in a hurry to buy? If not wait till November for some Black Friday sales on tacklewarehouse or other sites and you can get more for your money I bought a lowrance hds9 this way on Memorial Day

look at Raymarine electronics

My HB 998c SI which will probably soon be for sale ...... the SI is fantastic, easy to use and just helps you catch more fish...

Thanks skeeter, and Bug I'm needing to purchase within the next few weeks. Good advice though for sure. Thanks

its more than you stated but worth the money.

OVERVIEW
1198c SI Combo | 1100 Series | 407990-1

The 1198c SI Combo features a huge 10.4" display with LED backlight, Side Imaging and DualBeam PLUS sonar with up to 8000 Watts PTP* power output, GPS Chartplotting with built-in ContourXD maps, and advanced Fishing System capabilities. Includes unit cover and in-dash mounting kit. Maximize your angling experience with the Humminbird 1198c SI Combo fishfinder system.

*Optional 50 kHz transducers available for deepwater use

*To obtain 8000 watts PTP requires the use of the optional 1KW (8000 watt) transducer.
Price: $2,799.99 $1,950.00

Quantity: http://www.humminbird.com/Products/1198c-SI-Combo/
also see what shut up and fish has in his clearance still. the 898hd was about 900 on humminbirds site

for your money this one rocks, got the 998 on my console and worth the money.

http://www.humminbird.com/Products/999ci-HD-SI-Combo/

999ci HD SI Combo | 900 Series | 409190-1

The 999ci HD SI Combo features a super bright LED backlit 8" display. This wide screen 800H x 480V, 16:9 Color provides bright, crystal-clear images for easy viewing in harsh sunlight. The HD Side Imaging/Down Imaging sonar with DualBeam PLUS and SswitchFire has up to 8000 watts PTP power ouput, GPS Chartplotting with built-in Humminbird Contour XD map and Ethernet Networking capabilities. Includes a unit cover, dual card reader and Instant Access Preset buttons.

*Optional 50 kHz transducers available for extreme deepwater use

*To obtain 1000 watts, optional deepwater transducer required ​

Price: $1,499.99

Touch 7 is getting close to that price - I love my touch screens!

Skeeterrun has one in the classified forum, HB997SI for 700

I would buy either brand with side scan and down imaging. However, buy the biggest screen you can afford. To me, a 5 inch screen is not worth for side imaging. The screen is too small. I would some time missed the white dots that would be fish, so i upgraded to a bigger screen. You can find some pretty good price in the forum if you dont mind a used one. There are pros and cons of each brand, but I went with Humminbird unit because I wanted a Minn Kota I-pilot to communicate with my Sonar with Lakemaster chip. The Minn Kota Ulterra is next on my list.

Great deals on HB 998c's out there NIB.

^^^THIS

Also, I wouldn't be afraid to buy used from someone on here versus new allowing you to get the maximum size screen. I wouldn't consider any of the touch units simply because to stay in your price range you have to stay with a smaller screen. Size matters!

Y'all think the 7 inch touch screen should be ok on the console?
Not trying to high jack your post. Just curious myself, about to purchase
A unit myself.
Touch 7 has dropped some

Are you adding to your setup? Meaning, are you going to dedicate it to side imaging and use your other units for GPS, sonar, etc? If so, then I think the 7 will be fine....if this will be your only unit, it's too small to run multiple features on at one time (SI/DI or SI/sonar, etc). If this is the case, save up for a few more months and buy you one with a larger screen. Don't forego the touch option though....it's the best!

I would go nothing less than a 9 Touch. New, to me , boat has a 12 Touch in the dash and a 9 touch on the bow. Freakin awesome images.

^^ THIS....

Yes it will be my only one for now, decisions decisions,!!
May get a 7 touch now for console (w/ram mount) to spin around
Until I can get a bigger one later.

Yank I do understand what your saying, just need something, feel
Like I'm fishing blind folded sometimes, especially reading all the interesting graph
post on here

Should be able to get a 998 for round 1200 bucks.

999 vs 998? Which would you take? I'm in the same boat as the OP

Check out, "universalmania.com" for good prices on most all graphs. Good outfit to do business with.

998

This is what I did with my 998 and it worked out fine. It will just make the day you can put one up front that much better!

I've located a Humminbird 998c HD SI Combo for 1140.50. Is this a good price and opinions on the units pros and cons would be appreciated. Thanks

i have a hds 9 touch screen i will sale you for $1500 and you can see it work before i pull it off the boat.

This is a good deal

If it comes with the transducer and all the cables.

just a head unit only. but still beats paying $2700 for a new one. mine is only 4 months old.

Is there a difference in the hds 9 touch capabilities compared to the 998 hD Humminbird? I'm clueless is why I'm asking.. Thanks

You selling a 9 or a 12? $2700 new??

Both of these are brand new (not refurbished) and Buy It Now on eBay and both come with transducers.

Difference in capabilities? Not really.
Difference in user friendliness? Yes.
The touch is MUCH easier to navigate menus, label waypoints, etc.

As far as which one reads clearer or more precise? I don't think there is a right answer. It's a Ford versus Chevy type question.

Since this is turning into a bid fest...

I'll send you a like new 1198 Humminbird for $1500 with transducer and GPS puck. PM me if interested.

Touch screen or no touch screen...get the biggest screen you can afford.

I messed around with the new garmin with side imaging today. pretty impressive especially at its price.

Hey Mark, are those Garmin units for sale yet? I can't find them online.

Cabelas in Ft. Worth had a 5-6" model and one that looked 9" inches or so. I fooled with them in the store in demo mode. Very surprised at the clarity and detail. Not sure how actual on the water use is but navigating between screen etc was super easy. The larger one was all touch screen and was around $1200 if I recall.

found it, that looks sweet!

Good price G, never had any cons on my 998 other than I wanted a 1198 which I did get later. They are great units