Thread: 1 Humminbird, 2 locations

Thanks Greg. Which transducer do I need to order for the front? Yes sir I will be posting pics soon as I get it installed and all this rain quits.

Originally Posted by Humminbird_Greg

It really depends on what sonar you want to use when you are fishing at the bow. As others have stated; the 2D sonar (200/83kHz) from the US2 will work but you will not have any Si/Di sonar unless you mount an Si transducer up front as well.

It also depend on how you are going to mount the unit at the bow. By using a mount system like a RAM mount you could buy two mount bases for it and not have to buy the Humminbird GM-2 Gimbal Mount.

Let me know how you want to proceed and I can get you a parts list of what you will need.

I think a ram mount seems like the way to go. Those part lists would be awesome! See, I am already feeling good about my Bird decision!

Originally Posted by kickingback

Parratt, I have the 899 and love it! I bought the model with the standard transducer (I think they all come with the standard) and then I bought the HD transducer for the unit. This way I have two transducers and I put the HD ducer on the stern and one on the bow on my Motorguide TM. Since I do all my scanning while at the yoke I use the HD to my advantage and then when I locate a pile I drop the TM and unplug the unit from the back an move it up front and plug it into a separate set of power and ducer cables. (bought the extra power cable as well for the unit to move up front).
Most people buy the 899 and send in the non HD ducer and exchange it for the HD for a fee of about $90. But to buy the HD out right was only $100 more than just exchanging it so I opted to buy.
Once I get my next unit I may get another 899 or compatible one with the ducer I already have or get another HD ducer. I will wait to see.
Yes it is a lot of work sometimes (you have to get two mounts as well which adds up) but I figure I can handle this until I find some money somewhere!
Hope this helps.

That makes a lot of sense for sure. I think that's the way ill go as well. Thank you!

- XHS-9-HDSi-180-T High-Def Side Imaging transom mount transducer
- PC-11 Power Cable
- 540233-1 Cable Connector Collector for 800/900ci Series units. This will have to be ordered straight from the Humminbird Customer Service folks.
- GM-2 Gimbal mount for all of the 800/900 series units. This is only needed if you do not go with a RAM type mount. If you do use a RAM type mount, do not forget to buy the second mounting base for it.

my 898 and 999 both come with the xhs-9-hdsi 180 t transducer im sure the 899 will have it also. so what is the upgrade td? i would buy the 859 and put in front with a rebate it would not cost much more than the parts your wanting. thats my .02$ i see no rebates

Originally Posted by warbird

my 898 and 999 both come with the xhs-9-hdsi 180 t transducer im sure the 899 will have it also. so what is the upgrade td? i would buy the 859 and put in front with a rebate it would not cost much more than the parts your wanting. thats my .02$ i see no rebates

According to the website, the 899 and 859 both come with the standard transducer, the xnt 9 si 180 t or the xnt 9 di t. The upgrade is to the high def transducer, the hdsi. You have to upgrade to get the hdsi according to everything I can find and per Brian at BBG Marine.

they must of switched them my 898 was not hd and it has the hd td. thats what it says on the td cable. Humminbird 899ci HD SI Review – Best Fish Finders - Unbiased User Reviews this one got it, so it says might be a misprint. maybe we are not on same thing lol

And the XHS-9-HDSi-180-T that Greg listed is not for the 899 according to the Humminbird website, so I think he was listing this for the guy with the 1198?