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[QUOTE]Nershi - 4/30/2015  3:13 PM

You may want a mount for your graph.  The standard mounts don't have very many positions.  I bought the cisco mounts but RAM makes some nice ones too.

Some of the imaging ducers don't read depths once you get up over about 10 MPH.   I am not sure if the 899 has that issue.  If it does and you want depth readings above 10 MPH you need to get a y-cable and install a separate fast speed ducer.

If you think you may change graphs or add another graph at some point in the future you may want to get a mounting plate for your ducer.  That way you are drilling into the mounting plate when you switch/add ducers instead of drilling new holes into your boat.

As for the cheapest place, personally I like to buy local, especially with expensive items.  Having to deal with an online retailer if you have an issue will be a pain.  Go to your local bait shop and ask them if they can come down on the sticker price.  You should be able to get them to knock $50-100 off sticker price.[/QUOTE]

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Posted 4/30/2015 3:13 PM (#767406 - in reply to #767392)
Subject: Re: Humminbird and Ipilot Link Question....

Location: MN

I needed a dongle to link my bird to my ipilot terrova. I do not have a I pilot link but I am guessing you need one for that. If you are linking graphs that will require a linking cable and dongle's.

You may want a mount for your graph. The standard mounts don't have very many positions. I bought the cisco mounts but RAM makes some nice ones too.

Some of the imaging ducers don't read depths once you get up over about 10 MPH. I am not sure if the 899 has that issue. If it does and you want depth readings above 10 MPH you need to get a y-cable and install a separate fast speed ducer.

If you think you may change graphs or add another graph at some point in the future you may want to get a mounting plate for your ducer. That way you are drilling into the mounting plate when you switch/add ducers instead of drilling new holes into your boat.

As for the cheapest place, personally I like to buy local, especially with expensive items. Having to deal with an online retailer if you have an issue will be a pain. Go to your local bait shop and ask them if they can come down on the sticker price. You should be able to get them to knock $50-100 off sticker price.