898cSI External GPS Combo
Wide Screen DualBeam PLUS Fishing System
Key Features:
- Brilliant 480V x 800H, 7” diagonal color TFT display
- New SwitchFire™ Sonar allows two ways to view returns - Clear or Max mode
- Three new color palettes for more viewing options
- New Built-In Contour XD™ Cartography from Navionics® with 3,000 U.S. lakes
- LakeMaster® compatible with exclusive features
- Waypoint Management allows more control of your saved data
- DualBeam PLUS sonar delivers wide coverage and better bottom definition
- Selectable 20° or 60° beams, or simultaneous operation
- 4000 Watts Peak-to-Peak, 500 Watts RMS power output
- External 50 channel WAAS GPS receiver included
- Tidal graphs and port services information available with optional Navionics® Charts
- Dual channel sonar transmitter/receiver delivers fast, smooth operation
- Sonar/chart recording to SD card and on-screen playback
- Full screen chartplotter, 3D birds eye view chartplotter and split screen sonar/chart with adjustable split
- Programmable view presets access important screens with one touch
- In-dash or gimbal mount
- Water surface temperature included in transducer, GPS speed Included
- Optional LakeMaster®, Navionics® Gold, HotMaps, and HotMaps Premium, and Platinum+ cartography
Specifications:
| Display: | 480V x 800H, 7” Diagonal, 65,000 Color TFT |
| Transducer Standard: | DualBeam PLUS |
| Transducer Coverage(s): | 1500 ft w/ Standard Transducer; 2000 ft w/ Optional 50/200kHz Transducer |
| Operating Frequency(s): | 50, 83, and 200 kHz |
| Power Output: | 4000 Watts Peak-to-Peak; 500 Watts RMS |
| Depth Capability: | 1500 Feet with standard transducer; 2000 Feet with optional 50kHz transducer |
| Target Separation: | 2 1/2 inches |
| Temperature: | Included in Transducer |
| Speed: | GPS Speed Included |
| Power Input: | 10-20 VDC |
| Unit Mounting: | Gimbal or In-Dash |
| Unit Size Installed (Gimbal): | 11 1/4" W x 63/4" H x 4 1/4"D |
| Unit Size Installed (In-dash) | 10 ¾” W x 6” H x 1 3/8” D; Required Minimum 3” behind dash clearance |
| Transducer Mounting: T | Transom Standard; Optional trolling motor, puck or thru hulls available |
| GPS Receiver | External 50 Channel WAAS/EGNOS |
| Waypoints, Routes, Tracks/Points | 3000, 50, 50/ 20,000 |
| Cartography | Contour XD™ Built-in, Optional LakeMaster® & Navionics® |
| Communication | NMEA 0183 Input/Output |
| Optional System Modules | InterLink, CannonLink, WeatherSense, and AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver |
Additional Features:
- SwitchFire™ Max Mode shows every sonar return from fish to zooplankton; Clear Mode reduces noise to show only structure & fish
- Fresh and saltwater set up options for optimal performance in any environment
- Accelerated Real Time Sonar™ operates at up to 40 times per second to instantly capture the action under the boat
- X-press™ menus place most important setting at your fingertips
- Freeze Frame pauses the sonar scroll for detailed inspection of the screen
- Instant Image Update immediately shows the results of setting changes for the most accurate fine tuning
- Sonar Echo Enhancement™ technology is so sensitive it’ll track a jig to over 40ft and separate targets within 2 ½ inches
- Man Overboard Function quickly adjust the boat track back to a specific spot with the touch of a button
- Fully gasketed waterproof design and it floats
- Large Digital Data displayed on every sonar or GPS screen
- Backlight for night viewing
- TripLog with distance, elapsed time, and average speed
- Totally automatic operation or totally manual operation with upper and lower range control
- Temperature graph overlay and audible temperature alarm along with One-touch Zoom with 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x zoom levels
- Adjustable chart speed
- PC Connection capability to save waypoints, and upgrade internal software
- Feature memory retains your settings
- Optional 200/50kHz transducer available for deep water applications for depths to 2000 feet
898cSI External GPS Combo
Product Specs
898cSI External GPS Combo
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