Thread: I'm in process of fixing my new 1197c SI

finder on a rail that i can slide where i can use it from the seat using the big motor and then slide it to where i can use if from the bow also it will have a swivel on unit so i can put at the proper angle. Can't wait til finished and i can try unit and enigneering out.

Depending on internal or external GPS you are going to have a big differential on your coordinates. If the GPS puck is mounted on the back as close the the transducer as possible, (best IMO) and you slide the unit to the front, your point you are trying to locate will be several more feet off from where you are sitting. and when you are trolling up front, you'll be seeing what is behind the boat.

I personnaly wouldn't recommend this approach, unless you have another transducer and gps puck up front and you'll be switching them when you move the unit. Even that is a pain in the butt...

Best solution, buy another unit by HB and get the interlink. It's a sweet setup.

I have my 997 on the rear of my jon boat and a Lowrance X510c up front. I'm constantly spinning around checking my 997, especially if I'm trolling. I can see schools of fish and quickly determine if they're off to the right or left of my boat. It's a great help. Not to mention, it's helpful to see what under the rear of my boat while I'm up front. I only wish that I could bring my 997 up front for a better look at it. (I use my 997 and Lowrance at the same time) If the 1197 is his only unit and he factors in the distance from where he's sitting to the transducer, I don't see a problem.

The distance of travel at max. is 4 ft. I would think that most of my markings would be from using the big motor. I have the GR-50 higher accuracy reciever.If needed i have a HB 97 matrix i can put on bow to use while fishing from there.

hey that big ole thing aint gonna tip your boat over when you slide it , is it?

Originally Posted by reggis

finder on a rail that i can slide where i can use it from the seat using the big motor and then slide it to where i can use if from the bow also it will have a swivel on unit so i can put at the proper angle. Can't wait til finished and i can try unit and enigneering out.

Make it easy get a "RAM MOUNT" simple and easy!!

This will be better than a ram mount. Hopefully it won't tip my boat over.

Originally Posted by reggis

This will be better than a ram mount. Hopefully it won't tip my boat over.

Post some pics when your done I would like to see them

Originally Posted by TapOut64

I have my 997 on the rear of my jon boat and a Lowrance X510c up front. I'm constantly spinning around checking my 997, especially if I'm trolling. I can see schools of fish and quickly determine if they're off to the right or left of my boat. It's a great help. Not to mention, it's helpful to see what under the rear of my boat while I'm up front. I only wish that I could bring my 997 up front for a better look at it. (I use my 997 and Lowrance at the same time) If the 1197 is his only unit and he factors in the distance from where he's sitting to the transducer, I don't see a problem.

Guess I never considered how important it is to see what you've already gone over

I would think it would make more sense to buy a second mount, transducer and gps puck and move the unit up front when you are fishing up front.

I will do.