This new HD Side Imaging Wide Screen GPS Fishing System from Humminbird (898c SI Combo) looks like a real winner. The 898c SI sonar/GPS combo supports the state-of-the-art and legendary Humminbird side-imaging processor along with the new down-imaging features. You’ll also enjoy the latest SwitchFire controls, palette options and enhanced GPS refresh rate. Humminbird has brought out the big guns with these babies.
Humminbird Part Number: 407820-1
Humminbird 898c and 2010 Models Shipping Now
If you have experience with this fish-finder unit please leave a reply below to tell us what you think.
Where to Buy – HB 898c Side Imaging FishFinder
It looks like the price is pretty much the same at all the online stores, so pick the one you trust that has the most favorable shipping and tax policy. Update: The WestMarine 10% Off coupon code is working for the new HB models – see the link below.
Here are some links
Cabela’s Humminbird Sonar Fish Finders
Cabela’s 898c SI $1499.99 SideImaging Sonar GPS Combo Fish Finder
Cabela’s 858c $999.99 Sonar GPS Combo Fish Finder
BassPro Humminbird Sonar Fish Finders
BPS 898c SI Fish Finder $1499.99
BPS all Humminbird Models
WestMarine Humminbird Sonar Fishfinder Combos
(Use Coupon Code AFFWEST at checkout for 10% OFF)
WestMarine all Humminbird Models
WestMarine Humminbird 898c SI $1499.99
(discount price $1349.99)
Amazon.com Humminbird Units
Amazon.com Humminbird 898c SI $1499.99
Key Features of the Humminbird 898c SI Combo Fishfinder:
- Side Imaging™ and DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar for unmatched sonar performance.
- Brilliant 480V x 800H, 7” diagonal color TFT display
- New SwitchFire™ Sonar allows two ways to view returns – Clear or Max mode.
- Three new color palettes for more viewing options
- New Built-In Contour XD™ Cartography from Navionics® with 3,000 U.S. lakes
- LakeMaster® compatible with exclusive features
- Waypoint Management allows more control of your saved data.
- 4000 Watts Peak-to-Peak, 500 Watts RMS power output
- External 50 channel WAAS GPS receiver included
- Tidal graphs and port services information available with optional Navionics® Charts
- Sonar/chart recording to SD card and on-screen playback
- Full screen chartplotter, 3D birds eye view chartplotter and split screen sonar/chart with adjustable split
- Programmable view presets access important screens with one touch
- In-dash or gimbal mount
- Water surface temperature included in transducer, GPS speed Included
- Optional LakeMaster®, Navionics® Gold, HotMaps, and HotMaps Premium, and Platinum+ cartography
Humminbird 898c SI Combo Specifications:
| Display | 480V x 800H, 7″ Diagonal, 65,000 Color TFT |
| Transducer Standard | DualBeam PLUS |
| Transducer Coverage(s) | 20° and 60° @ -10db |
| Operating Frequency(s) | 50, 83, and 200 kHz |
| Power Output | 4000 Watts Peak-to-Peak; 500 Watts RMS |
| Depth Capability | Side Imaging:150 ft Down; 240 ft each side DualBeamPlus:1500 ft w/ Standard Transducer; 2000ft w/ optional 50kHz tranducer |
| Target Separation | 2 1/2 inches |
| Temperature | Included in Transducer |
| Speed | GPS Speed Included |
| Power Input | 10-20 VDC |
| Unit Mounting | Gimbal or In-Dash |
| Unit Size Installed (Gimbal) | 11 1/4″ W x 6 3/4″ H x 4 1/4″D |
| Unit Size Installed (In-dash) | 10 ¾” W x 6″ H x 1 3/8″ D Required Minimum 3″ behind dash clearance |
| Transducer Mounting | Transom |
| GPS Receiver | External 50 Channel WAAS/EGNOS |
| Waypoints, Routes, Tracks/Points | 3000, 50, 50/10,000 |
| Cartography | Contour XD Built-in, Optional LakeMaster® & Navionics® |
| Communication | NMEA 0183 Input/Output |
| Optional Accessories | InterLink, CannonLink, WeatherSense, and AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver |
Humminbird 898c SI Combo Fishfinder Additional Features:
- SwitchFire™ Max Mode shows every sonar return from fish to zooplankton; Clear Mode reduces noise to show only structure & fish
- Fresh and saltwater set up options for optimal performance in any environment
- Accelerated Real Time Sonar™ operates at up to 40 times per second to instantly capture the action under the boat
- X-press™ menus place most important setting at your fingertips
- Freeze Frame pauses the sonar scroll for detailed inspection of the screen
- Instant Image Update immediately shows the results of setting changes for the most accurate fine tuning
- Sonar Echo Enhancement™ technology is so sensitive it’ll track a 1/2 oz. jig to over 40ft and separate targets within 2 ½ inches
- Man Overboard Function quickly adjust the boat track back to a specific spot with the touch of a button
- Fully gasketed waterproof design and it floats
- Large Digital Data displayed on every sonar or GPS screen
- Backlight for night viewing
- TripLog with distance, elapsed time, and average speed
- Totally automatic operation or totally manual operation with upper and lower range control
- Temperature graph overlay and audible temperature alarm along with One-touch Zoom with 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x zoom levels
- Adjustable chart speed and feature memory retains your settings
- Water surface temperature included in transducer, speed paddlewheel included
- PC Connection capability to save waypoints, and upgrade internal software
- Optional 200/50kHz transducer available for deep water applications and depths to 3000 feet
Compatible Accessories for Humminbird 898c SI Combo Sonar Fish-Finder
| Accessory Type | Part # | Standard |
| Transom Mount Transducer | 710199-1 | XNT 9 QB 90 T |
| Puck Transducer | ||
| Angled Puck Transducer | ||
| Trolling Motor Mount Transducer | 710203-1 | XTM 9 QB 90 T |
| Portable Mount Transducer | ||
| Bronze Thru Hull Transducer | 710184-1 710191-1 |
XBTH 9 QB 90 XTH 9 DB 35 KW |
| Bronze Thru Hull 3 in 1 Transducer | 710186-1 | XTD 9 QB 90 |
| Plastic Thur Hull Transducer | 710189-1 | XPTH 9 QB 90 |
| Mount System | 740083-1 | GM 2 |
| Temperature Sensor | 730010-1 | TG W |
| Speed Sensor | 730021-1 | SW |
| Speed and Temperature Sensor | 730000-1 | TS W |
| Transducer Extension Cable | 720003-1 720003-2 |
EC W10 EC W30 |
| Power Cable | 720002-1 | PC 10 |
| Transducer Switch | 720012-1 | TS2 W |
| Unit Switch | 720014-1 | US2 W |
| Unit Cover | 780012-1 | UC 5 |
do all of the 898c si combo come with the transducer
I believe so. I have not seen one offered without the transducer.