Humminbird Side Imaging Forums
Side Imaging Forums => 898c SI => Topic started by: trsteele on June 11, 2011, 02:56:02 PM
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I plan to try this out on the boat. I have a 17" Video Monitor I am going to mount on my console to see how it works. What do you think?
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trsteele
I think it is a great idea, but how are you going to keep it from being damaged by the water? Also how much power is it pulling?
I have an 1197 and would still like a larger screen, what would be nice is to have to screens on to display the mapping system and the SI imaging.
George
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Some of the mobile video sites for car audio have weather proof monitors...Ive used them before doing installs for truck beds when I was in competition..You cant "splash or wash them down" but if installed right say behind a windscreen and are removable you should be fine...They draw minimal power, all of my electronics and livewell pump run off a dedicated battery, i have an 898c and 1198c and have been on the water for 11 hours running all and have had no problems.
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I went to my backyard yesterday evening while the sun was still up to see how well I could see the 17" monitor screen in the sun light here are the results.
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(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/trsteele/100_1543.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/trsteele/100_1542.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/trsteele/100_1540.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/trsteele/100_1538.jpg)