Humminbird 788ci Color Fishfinder Combo with Internal GPS and DualBeam PLUS sonar
Humminbird 788ci Color Fishfinder Combo with Internal GPS and DualBeam PLUS sonar
- 640 vertical pixels
- 256 color TFT screen
- DualBeam PLUS sonar
- 1,500 ft depth capability
- Tilt and Swivel Quick Disconnect Mount
Product Description
The 700 series is packed to the gills with professional technology, it has everything you need to find the fish. The unmatched 640V X 640H pixel clarity of the 5-inch diagonal screen provides unbelievable color and contrast. You’ll see crystal-clear images of everything under the water, making it easier to root out the big hogs. Programmable preset buttons make switching between your favorite views a snap. The built-in Unimap makes you at home on any body of water. Mount the 700 in-dash, or use our Tilt and Swivel Quick Disconnect Mounting System, and turn yourself into a fully armed fish seeking missile. The 788ci Combo includes internal GPS and DualBeam PLUS sonar…. More >>
Humminbird 788ci Color Fishfinder Combo with Internal GPS and DualBeam PLUS sonar
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I have been using the 788ci for a few months now and have nothing but good things to say about it. It is simple to use and the preset buttons allow you to quickly see the screens you use the most. The quick release mounting system makes it easy to remove the head of the unit when you have to leave the boat unattended.
I would not recommend buying this unit with the pre-loaded Navionics maps. They are the 2006 version and do not include a lot of the newer lakes. I use the Navionics ‘09 Premium maps card and could not be happier.
If you buy it, take the time to learn how to use as many of the features as you can. Go out in the boat with the owner’s manual and just play with it and you will be amazed at what a great tool this is.
One more very important feature is that the unit has two SD card slots. I use one slot for my Navionics chip and save all of the rest of my information on the other chip.
Rating: 5 / 5
I just installed the 788ci on my pontoon boat and am very happy with the unit. This is my first fishfinder and I was afraid that it may be overly complicated. The screen is easy to read in bright light and I love the Fish ID feature. I am not that familiar with Lake Lanier and the GPS feature we let me explore. The unit powered up and worked without problems after installation.
Rating: 5 / 5
Overall decent unit, but some poor choices made in the software. Navigating through menus is harder than it needs to be. There is no way to customize readouts on anything but the full screen sonar view, and this baffles me completely. The view I’d logically use most is the combo chart/sonar view, and it would make far more sense for me to keep my voltage and a clock on display than the useless lat/long & compass heading readouts. It would only be a small modification to software, but Humminbird didn’t think like a customer here. Poor design choices drag down what could otherwise be a very nice unit for the money.
Rating: 3 / 5