Navionics East Hotmaps card

[Bassky]

Just bought a HB 798ci DI unit with GPS. Do I need to buy a map chip for this unit? If so,
do you recommend the Platinum or Premier map card for this unit? I have heard the platinum runs real slow with this unit, true?? What do you recommend??
Any info appreciated.
Thanks,
Bassky

[Bass Addict 170]

You do need a mapping card if you want depth contours of the lakes you're fishing (depending on the lake). I recommend the Premium chart, has the same 2D contours as the platinum, but runs faster on the 798ci HD SI and is $50 cheaper.

[09Z7SC]

Platinum is no-go on the 700 series Humminbirds. Only choice is the Premium.

[BuckeyeAl]

09Z7Sc is right. Premium only.

[twise7]

I don't mean to take over this thread - just a quick question regarding Navionics Premium - does this chip show creek channels/creek beds? The website claims it does, but after playing around with it at BP last night, I couldn't see any indicators of creek channels. What are your thoughts?

[adriancretired]

i down loaded the pc app on my computer at home for 25 dollars, and no it doesnt show diffinitive creek channels on all the lakes that i looked at .depth contour lines which kind of show where the channels are about in the deeper water. still,for the money its agood deal if u liketo map study.

[Bassky]

Thanks everyone. I now have to buy one. Who has the best price for the Premium East chip?
Bassky

[Wildgoosechase]

I asked the same question on the Humminbird Side Imaging Forum. The response from the group was stick with the premium. The platinum was too slow and didn't add much.

[BuckeyeAl]

When I was chip shopping a couple of weeks ago the prices were the same everywhere although I only looked at 3 or 4 places.

[adriancretired]

amazon.com,e bay .several places selling them. u can get a used one for around 75 dollars.i got a 2009 edition off ebay for 75 dollars. lots of stuff used for sell on bass boat central