Help finding a Humminbird fishfinder.
bmazzo8
Posted 7/19/2010 8:29 AM (#450702)
Subject: Help finding a Humminbird fishfinder.




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Hey guys, Im looking for those good deals on a used or new Humminbird fishfinder, series 500 or higher (would love to find a deal of a 900 series). Where would you look? Do you know anyone that is looking to get rid of theirs?
Pathfinder44
Posted 7/19/2010 9:06 AM (#450705 - in reply to #450702)
Subject: RE: Help finding a Humminbird fishfinder.




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Location: S.E. Wisconsin
Amazon.com is a good place to start, picked up a 858c with a Lakemaster chip for what just the unit sells for in most stores.
bturg
Posted 7/19/2010 10:42 AM (#450725 - in reply to #450702)
Subject: RE: Help finding a Humminbird fishfinder.




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Thorne Bros currently has all their electronics on sale.
cjrich
Posted 7/19/2010 6:19 PM (#450805 - in reply to #450702)
Subject: Re: Help finding a Humminbird fishfinder.





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Location: Columbus, Georgia
bmazzo8,

I purchased two Hummingbird models that I am very pleased with. The 917C has GPS and a 931 for the front of the boat. Both have 7" screens and both were purchased once Hummingbird closed out the model. They were state-of-the-art (just as all graphs are) right up until the day that the manufacturer stops making them. I saved a bundle purchasing the graphs in this manner. The 931 came direct from Hummingbird and the 917C was $300 off at West Marine.

If you are patient, search the best web sites and often, and are not in a rush to buy right this minute ... I believe this method is a good way to go.

This all transpired last spring (2010). Hummingbird has beefed up the remaining 900 series models, so I doubt they will close any of the remaining 900 models out anytime prior to next spring.

Hummingbird has a closeout section on their web site.

Craig

Edited by cjrich 7/19/2010 6:23 PM
bmazzo8
Posted 7/19/2010 6:47 PM (#450813 - in reply to #450805)
Subject: Re: Help finding a Humminbird fishfinder.




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I wonder if there is anywhere to find those closed out models. Ill take a quick look. Im thinking Ill go for the Humminbird 958C unless I can find a crazy price for the 1100 series. Where do you all shop for your electronics? The best I can find is at Jolly Ann Sales.
shaley
Posted 7/19/2010 6:49 PM (#450814 - in reply to #450813)
Subject: Re: Help finding a Humminbird fishfinder.





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Location: Iowa Great Lakes
Wade at Jolly Ann is top notch...
bmazzo8
Posted 7/19/2010 7:13 PM (#450821 - in reply to #450814)
Subject: Re: Help finding a Humminbird fishfinder.




Posts: 35


Other than the external vs internal antenna, what is the difference between the 917c and the 858c?