Editor's Review
Humminbird 1198c SI HD
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The avid angler will find the Humminbird 1198c SI HD to be the perfect blend of technology and ease of use. This feature rich fishfinder is backed by up to 8000w of PTP power output. Use split screen zoom to expand on a view that interests you. Instant image update ensures that you are never more than a moment away from the most current information. Apply Selective Fish ID to track and target only the fish you want. Even as you use the extensive components you can customize the interface to have the colors and views that you prefer.
Dual card slots allow you to utilize a variety of mapcards in your 50 channel external GPS. Place a memory card in the slot to save a created screen snapshot or the waypoints you wish to keep. Map the route you have taken with Chartplotting and have the ability to look back over your waypoints and the track you have taken. With the built-in Contour XD map you can easily plot your way across any of 3,000 lakes around the country. Examine accurate detail on this map that will help lead you straight to the fish you want to find.
Cut through the water and see the area in crystal clear clarity using the Down Imaging and Side Imaging of the 1198c SI HD. Side Imaging takes sonar snapshots of the area up to 240ft to the left and right of the boat. Down Imaging creates those snapshots directly below you. Combing the two will give you a 180 degree view around the boat. This instant view will allow you to mark the GPS location of notable structure and identify fish at up to 150ft deep.
DualBeam Plus Sonar allows you to create a bottom profile. The two beams when combined offer returns of a coverage area up to 1500ft deep. An optional transducer increases that to 3000ft deep. Switchfire technology lets you adjust those returns to meet the fishing and water conditions. Choose max mode for full detail or clear mode to limit the return to fish and structures.
The massive 10.4” color screen will showcase the returns in picturesque quality. With a 600 X 800 resolution you will see each image in fascinating detail. Use the LED backlight anytime you want to fish in low lighting conditions.
Lowrance HDS-10 vs Humminbird 1198ci SI vs Humminbird 1158c DI
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| Screen Size | 10.4 in / 264 mm | 10.4 in / 264 mm | 10.4 in / 264 mm |
| Screen Resolution | 600 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Display Type | 16-bit color Super VGA SolarMAX™ PLUS TFT | 4:3 Color TFT | 4:3 Color TFT |
| Imaging | 2D | 2D and Side Imaging | 2D and Down Imaging |
| Transducer Type | Transom Mount/Trolling Motor | Transom Mount/Trolling Motor | Transom Mount/Trolling Motor |
| Transmit Power | Max 250W Broadband, analog equivalent 30,000W and 32W Broadband, analog equivalent 3,750 W equivalent 3750W | 1000W RMS 8000W Peak-to-Peak | 500W RMS 4000W Peak-To-Peak |
| Sonar Frequency | 50/83/200 kHz | 83/200 kHz 2D 455/800 kHz Side Imaging | 200/455 kHz 2D 455/800 kHz Down Imaging |
| Maximum Depth | 5000 ft / 1524 m | 1500 ft 2D 150 ft Side Imaging | 600 ft 2D 250 ft Down Imaging |
| GPS Antenna Type | Internal, high-sensitivity GPS+WAAS | Internal | Internal |
| Waypoint Storage | 5000 | 3000 | 3000 |
| Routes | 200 | 50 | 50 |
| Plot Trails | Up to 10 trails - up to 12,000 points/trail | 50 w/20,000 points each | 50 w/20,000 points each |
| Background Map | Expanded U.S. BaseMap or Insight USA | Humminbird ContourXD | Humminbird Contour XD |
| MSRP | $2429.99 | $2799.99 | $2199.99 |
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Reader Reviews
Posted by WOZ
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4Humminbird 1198c SI HD is one of the latest high tech models of fishfinders to hit the market. This fishfinder makes you experience more rewarding if you are a fisherman by profession and it will be more adventurous and enjoyable if it is a hobby for you. You will not be wasting your time without knowing the availability of fish at a particular location. The sonar technology is now backed by so many technical innovations that you will be lured to take up fishing. The 1198si can give information on the availability of fish and about the type of fish, so you have more options to choose from with the data made available to you.
The top-of-the-line Humminbird 1198si has attractive features like its huge 10.4 inches display monitor, 50-channel GPS, Chartplotting, Trackplotting, sonar with 1500ft depth. Other features include High Density side imaging up to 150ft. and 8000 watts power output. This fishfinder is one of the most advanced models but is very user-friendly and is ready to use in minutes. The monitor gives a clear high resolution display at 600V x 800H pixilation. The monitor display is adjustable with regard to background color, chart display etc. It is provided with wide narrow cone split screen.
The Humminbird 1198si comes along with the manual which gives you the step by step instructions for installation and operation. The 1198si fish finder is sold with a one year warranty. Further customer support for any software updates, guide for getting started, FAQs regarding various application of the high tech instruments are provided. The availability of fishfinder and such a comprehensive model like Humminbird 1198si is prompting so many persons take to fishing as hobby. The additional tools that have been provided has helped to save time, have fun, but also rewarded adequately. It is no wonder the market has become very competitive, so much the better for customers.
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