Humminbird 386ci combo with Ocean Kayak Trident 11

[billd]

thinking about getting one of these FF's and taking advantage of the transducer swap out program with HBird for the scupper transducer for a clean fit. Anyone have any experience with this FF ?

http://store.humminbird.com/products/604309/386ci_Combo

[Zeno]

I just picked one up for my ok Trident 13. When I sent an email to Humminbird they said an even swap for the compatible transducer. When I called to let them know I will be swapping they advised me they now charge an additional 60$ for the swap and that they send the through hull one now instead. They said I needed to send the email and I also included a bunch of forums where everyone says they had an even swap done for theirs. Ill let you know what the outcome is in about a week or so when hopefully I get my scupper transducer.

[billd]

thx for the info. The main reason I would go Humminbird was for that free ducer scupper swap. 60bux would be a deal breaker, might be looking at Lowrance or Garmin now. Pls let me know the outcome, thx again.

[DOGFISH]

Even thought I like Humminbird, you may want to go to the West Marine web site. Recently, I noticed the Lowrance Elite 5 Gold on sale at the store for $349.

[mytmouse]

Man that is some BS if they start charging for it! Humminbird and Ocean Kayak are under the same parent company and as such, Humminbird makes a transducer specifically made for OK yaks. I will be really disappointed if this is true. Also check this site out, I have never used them, but they have great prices. They have phone number you can call and Free shipping! http://www.xtremenavigation.com/Humm...o_p_23397.html

[Zeno]

I received the new transducer no problem at all from hummingbird. Turn around was 5 days. Only cost me 8 bucks or so. The XTH 9 20 P is the serial number. Also came with a power cable PC 10.

[mytmouse]

So Zeno did you have to do anything special? What made them come off the $60?

[Zeno]

I had to send Humminbird my correspondence with one of their CCR that I had which stated in an email no money would exchange hands, just to be safe I went on forums where people had done an even exchange and printed three or four of those too. I had also wrote a small note explaining which transducer I needed and that was it. They were great to work with.

[mytmouse]

Ahhh ok gotcha! I've done it one time befote and have been eyeing an upgrade and was gonna be upset if they changed up on their swap policy!