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Side Imaging Forums => 997c SI, 998c SI & 999ci HD SI => Topic started by: cdub on December 19, 2010, 06:03:34 PM

Title: screen size, 998
Post by: cdub on December 19, 2010, 06:03:34 PM

i've noticed the data on the 900 series is on the left, but the data on the 1100 series is on the bottom. can you move the data strip around on the display? what is the actual size of the screen area available for side, down or 2d on the 900 seies? i'm about to make a decision on what unit to get. thanks for anybodies input.

Title: Re: screen size, 998
Post by: Wayne P. on December 19, 2010, 06:43:22 PM

The physical screen size is 6.875" wide---4.250" high

The usable screen size is   5.500" wide---3.875" high

No, you cannot move the data boxes on any of the units.

Title: Re: screen size, 998
Post by: newkid4si on December 19, 2010, 11:52:50 PM

cdub,
      I have a 998c SI. I'll share a little trick I use to increase the screen viewing size.
      The default setting for SI Viewing is  " Both ".   The boat  is in the middle and 1/2 view is Left and 1/2 view is Right of boat.
      Suppose you want a better view to the right of the boat.
      Go to Side Imaging X-Press Menu, scroll down to SI Side, and change " Both " to " Right".
      Now the boat icon will be on the left side of your screen and you will double the display size for the same range.
      Remember you are only looking that one direction, but it will magnify the display.     

Title: Re: screen size, 998
Post by: cdub on December 22, 2010, 07:04:37 PM

thanks for the info and the tip, i ordered a 2010 998c si combo from poorfish for $1500. can't wait!!!!

Title: Re: screen size, 998
Post by: Saint on December 30, 2010, 11:51:53 AM

I've been looking at the unit on poor fish also.  Please let us know how it works out.

Title: Re: screen size, 998
Post by: cdub on December 31, 2010, 08:44:09 AM

recieved the unit from poorfish, looks good! people there are very helpful with questions.

Title: Re: screen size, 998
Post by: Saint on December 31, 2010, 01:40:01 PM

The Poor Fish price jumped from $1507 yesterday to $2199 today.  Ouch, guess I'll be looking elsewhere.

Title: Re: screen size, 998
Post by: Jolly Roger on December 31, 2010, 06:30:08 PM

Ouch in deed. That really hurts!

Harry

Title: Re: screen size, 998
Post by: sonar2000 on December 31, 2010, 06:33:20 PM

For just a couple of hundred more you can get the 1198.   :P
Wow, did not realize the 898 was going to cost that much...
Chuck

Title: Re: screen size, 998
Post by: Bob B on December 31, 2010, 11:01:53 PM

Yes, the $1507 was a really good price for the 998. 

Once you get fully educated about which units will do the job for you, you have to keep an eye out for the deals and be ready to jump on them before they are gone.

Title: Re: screen size, 998
Post by: MCPO on January 05, 2011, 09:28:54 AM

Caution:
When I checked the cheap price on PoorFish is was a CHO unit only.

Title: Re: screen size, 998
Post by: cdub on January 07, 2011, 08:04:11 AM

I must of lucked out, this unit was complete. All installed except the transducer. I have an issue with placement. I'm assuming I'll need to tilt my outboard up when sidescanning! I have a 165 classic aluimicraft  deep v tiller steer with a yamaha 50 4 stroke. This will not be a problem I guess since you will be running @ low mph's.