I Bought The Big One

[FD.]

I finally did it. Saved for over a year, let the money sit for a month to make sure I really wanted one, and last night I ordered the Hummingbird 1198c Si HD.

I tell you guys not to brag but to tell someone who understands. Most people I know would think I'm completely nuts for spending that kind of money for a "fish finder". I can't wait for the Friday delivery.

If anyone has the 1198 let me know how it is working for you.

[dag623]

Nice, congrats! I hear ya on the ppl thinkin you're nuts, as I got my fair share of "What's wrong with you? It's a fish finder!" looks when asked how much mine cost. Good on ya, enjoy!!!

[00 mod]

Congrats, I know you are excited!

Jeff

[Long Mike]

I need not say it, but the difference between a boy and a man is the cost of his toys.

[scrutch]

It totally opened up new waters for me. You're gonna luuuuuve it! Spend some time reading up at the unofficial HB side imaging forum at http://forums.sideimagingsoft.com/

Don't forget to register it at the HB website. That's where you'll get all the software updates.

Hope your a little bit of a techy. There's a lot to learn! Have fun!

[FD.]

I have been watching all the youtube videos on the 1197. Is there much of a difference in the 1198 HD? I have just enough nerd in me to sit in the boat for hours going around in circles playing with all the settings. I can't wait to get offshore this summer and do some damage in the local big boy tournaments. I have been in the top 20 out of 80 boats but can't break the top 10. It took 27 lbs to get a check last weekend. That's what finally pushed me over the edge to buy it.

[scrutch]

There are a few differences... Brighter screen, faster processor, contour XD, are among the most notable. The software is the same though.

[scrutch]

You're probably gonna want a Navionics chip now. It makes a big difference in picking out some spots to hit.

[Hooligan]

You'll love it, no doubt. Get it tweaked to your liking with menus, color, graph, and the like and you'll be in 7th. I don't know what I'd do without mine now.