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Humminbird 597ci HD DI GPS/Fishfinder Combo

Item # 93873
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Key Features

  • High resolution (640 x 640) 5" 256-color display

  • Internal precision GPS antenna

  • UniMap cartography is built in

  • DualBeam PLUS sonar for detail and wide coverage

  • Down Imaging and Switchfire sonar technology


Our Price  $649.99
Sale Price  $599.99
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Product Description
humminbird The Humminbird 597ci HD DI GPS/Fishfinder Combo has an internal 50-channel WAAS GPS receiver with built-in UniMap cartography and DualBeam PLUS sonar with a narrow beam (455 kHz / 16°) for a detailed view of the bottom and a wider beam (200 kHz / 25°) for finding fish and viewing the surrounding area. Down Imaging provides detailed images of what's directly beneath your boat, making it easy to decipher structures.

Humminbird 597ci HD DI GPS/Fishfinder Combo Physical/Performance Features:
• 5" diagonal 256-color TFT display
• 640 x 640 resolution
• Backlight
• Waterproof housing
• Add more maps and memory with the SD card slot
• Includes standard transom-mount transducer, Tilt & Swivel Quick Disconnect Mount
• Power Output RMS: 500 Watts
• Power Output Peak-to-Peak: 4000 Watts
• Draw: 615 mA
• Voltage: 10V - 20V DC

Humminbird 597ci HD DI GPS/Fishfinder Combo Mapping Features:
• Internal 50-channel WAAS GPS antenna
• Built-in UniMap cartography covers continental US coastline, inland lakes, and rivers
• 3D chart view
• GPS speed
• Save up to 3,500 waypoints/favorites/locations and 50 routes directly from your device
• Save up to 50 tracks and 20,000 points per track

Humminbird 597ci HD DI GPS/Fishfinder Combo Sonar Features:
• DualBeam PLUS sonar - 200 kHz / 25°, 455 kHz / 16°
• Narrow center beam focuses in detail on bottom contours and structure
• Larger beam provides a wider area for finding fish and viewing surroundings
• View beams separately, side-by-side, or blended together
• Maximum depth: 600'
• Down Imaging sonar - 455 kHz / 75°, 800 kHz / 45°
• High-frequency, ultra-thin sound waves
• Provide an incredibly detailed image of what's directly below the boat
• complete 180° view
• Maximum depth: 250'
• SwitchFire Sonar
• Clear Mode - Filters noise in shallow or turbulent water
• Max Mode - Enhances detail, even thermoclines and currents, so you can see your bait clearly
• Selective Fish ID+ uses fish icons to indicate depth, intensity of sonar return, relative size, and which beam the fish is in
• Real Time Sonar (RTS) Window
• Sonar Echo Enhancement
• TrueArch Technology
• Target separation: 2.5"

Humminbird 597ci HD DI GPS/Fishfinder Combo Other Features:
• Trip log
• Split Screen
• Wide/narrow cone
• Independent zoom
• Bottom lock
• Freeze Frame
• Large digits view
• Custom view selections
• Custom digital readout selection
• Selectable display and background colors
• X-Press menu system
• One-year warranty
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Specifications
Features Down Imaging Sonar (455/800 kHz), SwitchFire Sonar
Model 597ci HD DI
Display 5" (640 x 640)
Maps UniMaps US coast and inland
Power 500 Watts RMS; 4000 Watts PTP
Frequency DualBeam PLUS 200/455 kHz
Depth 600' / 250' (DI)

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Humminbird 597ci HD DI GPS/Fishfinder Combo
 
4.5

(based on 11 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (5)

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    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to read (9)
  • Easy to set up (8)
  • Simple controls (7)
  • Reliable (6)
  • Strong construction (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Fishing (10)
    • Navigation (6)
    • Small boats (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Outdoor enthusiast (7), Gearhead (3), Technically challenged (3)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (10)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (9)

    Reviewed by 11 customers

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    12/21/2011

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Product

    By milt

    from jasper tx

    About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Read
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Reliable Performance
    • Simple Controls
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Fishing

      Comments about Humminbird 597ci HD DI GPS/Fishfinder Combo:

      Great product for the money no need to go extreme.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      11/29/2011

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Gives you a lot of features.

      By Bob the fisherman.

      from Brooklyn Michigan

      About Me Technically Challenged, Understanding features

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Read
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Good and simple
      • Simple Controls
      • Strong Construction
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • Get use to some features

      Best Uses

      • Small Boats
      • Works well all the time

      Comments about Humminbird 597ci HD DI GPS/Fishfinder Combo:

      I like the product. I feel for small boat fishing on inland lake. This unit is adequate for me. Some of its features I have to learn how to use its results, such as GPS features and marking areas. Not being experienced I wish there was a viedo showing all the features this unit has to offer. Show and tell is a lot easier for me to understand.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      8/18/2011

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good buy

      By hidoug

      from Brooklyn Park Mn

      About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • A lot for you money
      • Compact
      • Easy To Read
      • Reliable Performance

      Cons

      • Complicated Controls

      Best Uses

      • Fishing
      • Small Boats

      Comments about Humminbird 597ci HD DI GPS/Fishfinder Combo:

      It takes time to learn all of the options. You need a book with you when you start using it..

      • Primary use:
      • Personal
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      8/16/2011

      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      What a great product

      By Walleye Hunter

      from Saegertown, PA

      About Me Gearhead

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Read
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Simple Controls
      • Strong Construction
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Expeditions
        • Fishing
        • Navigation
        • Small Boats

        Comments about Humminbird 597ci HD DI GPS/Fishfinder Combo:

        After replacing my old fishfinder with this one I headed out to my favorite lake, WOW what a difference. The amount of structure that it shows is amazing and the down imaging is awesome. I was able to chart depth and fish at speeds up to 30 miles per hour. The menus are easy to use and understand. The GPS is also a great feature.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        8/7/2011

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great value

        By Never enough fishing

        from Port Edwards, WI

        About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Easy To Read
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Strong Construction
        • Waterproof

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Fishing
          • Navigation

          Comments about Humminbird 597ci HD DI GPS/Fishfinder Combo:

          The down imaging is awesome! A waterproof quick reference guide would be great, as the only user manual is a 130 page manual on a disc. I struggled with figuring it out until I let my 10 year old son play around with it for 5-10 minutes. Then he showed me how to run it. I do a lot of trolling, so I wish I could see the speed when in split screen sonar/down imaging. Overall, it was a great purchase.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          • Q:

            Is the great lakes map and depths on here? or do you need a chip?
            Asked on 6/11/2012 by Anonymous

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          • Q:

            I need east coast maping for NC & smith mountin lake Va does this unit provide that
            Asked on 5/28/2012 by Anonymous

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          • Q:

            HOW DO I GET A QUICK REFERANCE BOOK TO USE INSTEAD OF A DISK
            Asked on 4/30/2012 by hitower from scarborough me

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            does this unit come with a transducer?
            Asked on 4/26/2011 by Anonymous

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            I just want to make sure the transducer is included with this product
            Asked on 4/14/2011 by Anonymous

            2 answers

            • VERIFIED BUYER

              A:

              yep

              Answered on 6/9/2011 by bware from Minneapolis, MN

            • VERIFIED BUYER

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              Yes the transducer is included.

              Answered on 6/24/2011 by Gisto from West Louisville, KY

          • Q:

            how do you pivot the mounting bracket
            Asked on 3/25/2011 by Anonymous

            1 answer

            • A:

              it pivots on the base just hold the head of the unit and twist its a ratcheting principle
              its that simple obviously being careful as not to twist the whole base off where you have it mounted to

              Answered on 3/29/2012 by Ljay40 from Minnesota
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