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Humminbird®’s New Side Imaging Sonar Takes Consumer Fishfinders to a Brand New Level
Fishing Gear - Hummingbird
Fishing Gear -Continuing to lead the way in innovation,
Humminbird® introduces state-of-the-art side imaging technology previously not
available to consumers. The 981c SI and 987c SI Combo utilize side scan technology
derived from military and commercial products to map the bottom and structure with
“picture-like” detail.
Unlike commercial models, Humminbird side imaging sonar installs on the transom,
trolling motor or through the hull of the boat. Sonar beams look to each side of the
boat reaching out 240 feet in each direction, for 480 feet of bottom coverage in up to
75 feet of depth. Traditional dual frequency down-looking capabilities are built into
this same transducer offering depth capability up to 2,500 feet.
“Until now, this type of technology has only been available at very high costs for use
in commercial, research and salvage applications,” Humminbird Senior Global Product
Manager Darrell Watt said. “Our engineering team has adapted this technology for
consumer use and coupled it with all our most popular and high-performance features.
The 981c SI and 987c SI Combo provides consumers with the ultimate tool for gaining
more knowledge about bottom and structure.”
In saltwater, side imaging is extremely useful in picking up precise detail on popular
fishing structure like wrecks, reefs, humps and drop-offs as well as spotting baitballs in
open water. For the freshwater angler, side imaging reveals fish attracting structure
such as timber, stumps, rocks and creek beds. In each application, the picture-like
image helps the angler to better understand the contouring of bottom and orientation of
structure for better fishing efficiency.
In addition to fishing, there are other applications that could benefit greatly by utilizing
the side imaging capabilities in these innovative Humminbird units. Local fire
departments tasked with search and recovery operations would have the advantage of
seeing highly detailed images of the bottom. Marina operations can survey the bottom
to monitor changing bottom conditions and become more aware of potential hazards.
Curious recreational boaters could use this technology for entertainment value.
“We have combined side imaging and all our high-performance dual frequency
fishfinder capabilities with a color wide screen format ideally suited for viewing sonar
from several sources in split screen mode,” said Watt.
These fully featured and user-friendly models are both part of Humminbird’s fishing
system product line, which means they are expandable and upgradeable to
accommodate the most current technologies including WeatherSense™ barometric
pressure monitor, GPS input, chartplotting and PC compatibility.
Humminbird 981c SI (side imaging fishing system)
Innovative and unique side imaging capabilities make the Humminbird 981c SI the
most technologically advanced fishing system on the market today. Ultra high
resolution sonar beams reach out to 240 feet on each side to reveal up to 480 feet of the
bottom with picture-like images. In saltwater, side imaging will be extremely useful in
picking up precise detail on popular fishing structure like wrecks, reefs, humps and
drop-offs, as well as spotting baitballs in open water. For the freshwater angler, side
imaging reveals fish attracting structure such as timber, stumps, rocks and creek beds.
In each application, the picture-like image helps the angler better understand the
contouring of the bottom and orientation of the structure for better fishing efficiency.
Combined with dual frequency 2D sonar (50kHz and 200kHz), the 981c SI provides all
the capabilities of a traditional fishfinder and extremely high resolution picture-like
images of the bottom contour and structure. The ultra wide (7-inch diagonal), high
resolution (480 vertical pixels x 854 horizontal pixels), color screen is optimized for
split screen viewing of sonar and data from multiple sources. With a triple channel sonar receiver, dual microprocessor and 8000 watts peak to peak (1000 watts RMS)
power output, the Humminbird 981c SI is designed for exceptionally high
performance. The suggested retail price of the Humminbird 981c SI is $1,749.99.
GPS Features (GPS input required)
• Ability to capture location of structure at any point on the down-looking sonar
graph
• Full trackplotting and 3D highway navigation screens
• Precise trolling grids and waypoint targeting to locate and stay on structure
• Capability to save 3,000 waypoints, 50 tracks with 20,000 points each and 50
routes
Humminbird 987c SI Combo (side imaging fishing system, GPS with chartplotter)
Add GPS chartplotting to one of the most technologically advanced fishfinders on the
market today and you get Humminbird’s 987c SI Combo. The innovative side imaging
feature provides “picture-like” detail of bottom surfaces and structure, while 12
channel WAAS GPS accurately tracks your position and displays it on a high
resolution chart. Ultra high resolution sonar beams reach out to 240 feet on each side
to reveal up to 480 feet of the bottom with picture-like images. In saltwater, side
imaging will be extremely useful in picking up precise detail on popular fishing
structure like wrecks, reefs, humps and drop-offs, as well as spotting baitballs in open
water. For the freshwater angler, side imaging reveals fish attracting structure such as
timber, stumps, rocks and creek beds. In each application, the picture-like image helps
the angler better understand the contouring of the bottom and orientation of the
structure for better fishing efficiency.
Dual frequency sonar (50kHz and 200kHz) provides additional detail and coverage that
can be viewed on the ultra wide (7-inch diagonal), high definition (480 vertical pixels x
854 horizontal pixels), color screen. The wide screen provides an ideal format for split
screen viewing and display of large digital numbers. The 987c SI Combo includes 12
channel GPS with WAAS and built in UniMap™ (zoom in to four nautical miles) of
inland lakes, rivers and coasts in the 48 contiguous United States. With a triple sonar
receiver, dual microprocessor and 8000 watts peak to peak (1000 watts RMS) power
output, the Humminbird 987c SI Combo is designed for exceptionally high
performance. The suggested retail price for the 987c SI Combo is $1,999.99.
GPS Features
• Full screen chart or chart/sonar split screen viewing
• 3D highway navigation screens with chart underlay
• Precise trolling grids and waypoint targeting to locate and stay on structure
• Tidal graphs and port services information with Navionics® Gold
• Capability to save 3,000 waypoints, 50 tracks with 20,000 points each and 50
routes
For more information contact Humminbird, 678 Humminbird Lane, Eufaula, AL
36027, or call the Consumer Resource Center at (800) 633-1468 or visit
www.humminbird.com.
Humminbird is a leading innovator and manufacturer of fishfinders, fishfinder/GPS
combo units and digital depth gauges. Products in the Humminbird line include 900
Series™, Matrix™, 500 Series™, PiranhaMax™ and SmartCast™. Humminbird branded
products are manufactured and marketed by the Marine Electronics Group of Johnson
Outdoors, Inc., headquartered in Racine, Wis.
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