Product Selection Advice needed...

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Sam,

Q1: If I were to install the A98 what else would I need other than a new transducer (I would like to switch to a Thru-Hull)?
A1: The subject vessels features inboard propulsion and as such would not be compatible with a transom mounted transducer. Should you desire to use the a98's internal 600' CHIRP (conical) sonar / DownVision sonar, then it would be necessary to interface the MFD's transducer socket to one of the following transducers:
- CPT-110 (Plastic) - DownVision Transducer Through-Hull
- CPT-120 (Bronze) - DownVision Transducer Through-Hull
Should you desired to fish waters deeper than 600', then it would be necessary to interface the a98 MFD to a CP370 (or DSM300 should one presently be installed onboard), CP470, or CP570 and a compatible transducer.

Q2: I would need another display and probably a Radar. Any suggestions on which ones?
A2: The a98 may be interfaced via Ethernet to any model of a-Series MFD, c-Series MFD, e-Series MFD, eS-Series MFD, or gS-Series MFD. When so networked, the MFDs will be capable of sharing all resources, features, and data except for NTSC/PAL video. Regarding radar, it is recommended that a RD424 HD Radome or 4KW 48" HD Digital Open Array radar be installed, as these radar products offer superior performance in conjunction with fishing.

Q3: Do I need a whole MFD (A98) or is there some type of stripped own "monitor" that would network with this to display things.
A3: As the a98 MFD features internal CHIRP/DownVision fishfinder sonar, the other a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFD(s) that it will be networked to need not. As you seem to like the a-Series MFDs, it is recommended that you consider a a9x5 MFD(s) as an additional display(s).

Q3: How about networking, what type of extra stuff would I need to network two displays an a Radar (which I also need help chosing for this type of Vessel).
A3: The a9x and a12x MFDs feature a pair of Ethernet Network ports permitting them to be interfaced to two devices. In this case, the MFD's may be interfaced to one another via appropriate lengths of RayNet (F) to RayNet (F) Cable and the Digital Radar Cable may in turn be interfaced to unused Ethernet Network port of one of the MFDs.