999ci HD SI -vs- Lowrance HDS 8 Gen2
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 1:57 pm
Hello-
I am looking at these two fishfinders in the 8" display size. I have a budget of $1500.
Below are my primary uses. I was hoping for some objective feedback by those that have used the modern Lowrance and Humminbird units.
Uses: Primarily 85% freshwater lakes in So Cal - targeting striper, cats, crappie, trout
15% of time will use inshore saltwater along So Cal coast - targeting----white sea bass, yellowtail, and when they are in close....Dorado and Tuna!!
Based on the freshwater primary use, I was thinking the 83/200 sounder would be best
Boat is a 17' alum center console
Questions:
1. Warranty and customer service - experiences
2. Reliability of units
3. Does this Humminbird use one transducer for both down scan AND side scan? If so, this is a big plus for me as my transom has very limited space for 2 transducers
4. Does HB have the side scan module built in like the new Lowrance Touch models?
5. Side scan clarity vs Lowrance SS
6. Any other that you can share about these two units.
Thanks!
I am looking at these two fishfinders in the 8" display size. I have a budget of $1500.
Below are my primary uses. I was hoping for some objective feedback by those that have used the modern Lowrance and Humminbird units.
Uses: Primarily 85% freshwater lakes in So Cal - targeting striper, cats, crappie, trout
15% of time will use inshore saltwater along So Cal coast - targeting----white sea bass, yellowtail, and when they are in close....Dorado and Tuna!!
Based on the freshwater primary use, I was thinking the 83/200 sounder would be best
Boat is a 17' alum center console
Questions:
1. Warranty and customer service - experiences
2. Reliability of units
3. Does this Humminbird use one transducer for both down scan AND side scan? If so, this is a big plus for me as my transom has very limited space for 2 transducers
4. Does HB have the side scan module built in like the new Lowrance Touch models?
5. Side scan clarity vs Lowrance SS
6. Any other that you can share about these two units.
Thanks!