What is the difference?

[Bean2302]

Looking to add another finder. I have been looking around for a couple of weeks now. So my ? Is what is the diff in the HB 899 and 999 is it just screen size and what else do I need to know before I make this purchase in the next couple of days. The new unit will replace a 597ci hd di unit I bought from Brian last year. And moved to the bow where an older 535 is located now. Once the 535 comes off anyone that wants it they can have it I will be giving it away. Just want to know the diff In the 2 units because this is something that I don't want to buy again so want to get this right the first time.

[rnvinc]

The 899ci HD SI Combo comes stock with the XTM 9 SI 180 T...(Compact SI xducer capable of 83kHz/200kHz 2d and 455kHz SI)...

It can be traded (new in the package) for the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T ...(HDSI xducer capable of 83kHz/200kHz 2d and 455kHz/800kHz SI)...

http://www.humminbird.com/Faq.aspx?TaxonomyId=91A1766

I'm not sure about trade in price...(I've heard $50-$70)...

The 899 cannot use the Platinum maps from Navionics...

Rickie

[Humminbird_Greg]

That would be the XNT-9-Si-180-T transom mounted transducer that comes stock with the 899ci HD Si model units, but he will want to exchange it for either of the transducers that Rickie posted.

The 1-inch of diagonal display and the Navionics Platinum mapping card are the only differences.

[rnvinc]

Thanks for catching that Greg...(too many models to remember)...



Rickie

[Humminbird_Greg]

No problem Rickie.
It’s gonna get worse with all the transducers for the ONIX and ION models…