Thanks for answering these questions. I hope I have only one more. Will the 898 gps reciever work with the 797 unit (I currently use only one, the older 16 channel reciever that comes with the 797, shared via Interlink, with the bow and consol 797 units)ie. could I use the new 898 reciever for an 898 and 797 ? Thanks again as I plan on implementing this when the 898’s become available—would that be in January?

Thanks for all the good info. Do you know whether the new 898 transducer will require the drilling of new holes in the transom (when replacing a 797 transducer) or does the mount corespond to the holes from the older model transducers? Thanks if you can answer this

Jason, I currently have two 797’s that share a transducer (with the switch on the consol). Will the newer 898 transducer work with my older 797— will I be able to share the 898 transducer ? Thanks for all the great info.

Jason, Since the new 898 and the 997 are in the same general price range which one has the most/best features— would it be better to wait awhile and get the 898 or get a 997 now– in your opinion? Thanks

Thanks for reply. I have a Riptide with Copilot and autopilot— so the Copilot will not retain the left-right or on- off functions? Going up to the bank to retrieve a crankbait etc is already a little difficult– it seems it would be worse while holding a remote control size device and a rod and reel. Do you wear the ipilot around your neck on lanyard? Thanks

Thanks for all this information. If one activates ipilot can you still use copilot (which I have mounted on my rods and on a wristband) as well as the foot control ? Thanks