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Title: Question Fall All Humminbird Side Image Owners
Post by: calli1 on August 03, 2011, 06:06:50 PM
Folks....I wanted to pass along to you what Idea I came up with and sent to Humminbird/Johnson Outdoors Inc.  I am on the Regional/Field Pro Staff and thought that some type of outer protective cover needs to be made for our Humminbird units..especially the Side Image units.  My idea is a Neoprene type cover that will slip over your mounted Humminbird Electronics ( Side Image ) while mounted to the mounts and RAM Mounts.  This could also act as a protective cover and carrying type deal when you do remove from your baot for winter storage or simply transporting anywhere when not mounted to your boat.  I told the folks at Humminbird that as much money as we all spend on these very nice units, most of us would be willing to buy one of these with a decent cost added of $25 to possibly up to $100 each.   These covers are to protect from road grime, rocks, oil, water, bugs or anything else that might impact the back of these units.  Just thought I would let you know...maybe it will get somewhere or maybe not.  I'm not smart enough to design such a thing but maybe someone else is.  What is your thoughts on my idea ?
Title: Re: Question Fall All Humminbird Side Image Owners
Post by: edwardpic on August 03, 2011, 06:33:37 PM
Great Idea......protection is a good thing for sure
Title: Re: Question Fall All Humminbird Side Image Owners
Post by: Bob B on August 03, 2011, 06:51:12 PM
+1 Sound like a good idea to me.....don't think I would pay $100 for one though.
Title: Re: Question Fall All Humminbird Side Image Owners
Post by: sonar2000 on August 03, 2011, 06:58:01 PM
+2 .........Great idea and if HB will come thru for less than $50 USD then they might win also.  We do need protective covers (to see thru) so lets keep our fingers crossed....
Chuck
Title: Re: Question Fall All Humminbird Side Image Owners
Post by: calli1 on August 03, 2011, 07:01:19 PM
Like I said...this is just a idea I have passed along and will have to wait and see.    As for the price, anything below $100 for a $3000 investment isn't that bad.  I think anything from $30 to $60 is fair.  We will have to wait and see if this gets anywhere.  For anyone who wants to follow up and help pass the idea along...please do so.
Title: Re: Question Fall All Humminbird Side Image Owners
Post by: terry0540 on August 03, 2011, 08:21:54 PM
My wife made a padded bag that keeps dirt & water from blowing around cover
Title: Re: Question Fall All Humminbird Side Image Owners
Post by: calli1 on August 03, 2011, 09:49:16 PM
This is what I'm kinda talking about.  Nice deal there buddy.  It wouldn't take much and something could be designed that is black with the Humminbird logo and neoprene/weather proof type material.  Time, time , time and maybe someday we will have something.
Title: Re: Question Fall All Humminbird Side Image Owners
Post by: ITGEEK on August 04, 2011, 11:31:16 AM
Nice idea.
It would have to be pretty tough stuff to protect the unit from a rock.

For me, I probably wouldn't buy/use one.
More stuff to take off and put back on.
Title: Re: Question Fall All Humminbird Side Image Owners
Post by: sonar2000 on August 04, 2011, 03:53:31 PM
Terry nice cover.  And probably the price is right...
Hey ....... you are in SC...Watch out Robert might drop by,,,,,,,
he was wanting a cover protector.... ;D... ::).... >:D..
Chuck
Title: Re: Question Fall All Humminbird Side Image Owners
Post by: terry0540 on August 04, 2011, 04:51:20 PM
He is welcome to visit here or on the water(when it cools off)any time.
Robert was a wonderful host and teacher when I visited him.
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