Quote Originally Posted by jp View Post
I'm looking at Humminbird and Lowrance to determine which is best. I'm willing to spend about $1200, but it is difficult understanding all the features. I like the Humminbird 898C HD SI, but need to determine the value of side imaging. What about the Lowrance HDS7. Lastly, is it worth the money to upgrade or should I just stay with a 5" screen which would be a little less.

I'm sure this is a frequent question, but would appreciate others input.

Thanks!
Humminbird all the way, So easy to use. The Si is great for finding deep cover, you can cover 100 ft off each side of the boat in one pass. See something you like mark it with your gps and go back over top of it with your Down scan or sonar to see what it was and if its holding fish. I use it a lot in the summer. I know Universal Mania had the 998 Si combo cheaper than the 898 si combo so shop around before you buy.