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Humminbird Helix

Craigums

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Has anybody used these? The look like nice units for a decent price. I'm interested in getting the 7 with GPS/DI for my bow, Does anybody know how big the Bow Mount DI Transducer is? I have a lowrance transducer now and it is slick, super small and compact, I never have to worry about breaking it off

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You will have to send the transducer in that it comes with and Humminbird will send you a trolling motor ducer that fits perfectly to the trolling motor. Also if I was you I would try to go up to a Helix 9 if possible only because you can not network the Helix 7. To me networking is an absolute must. I mark so many spots on my bow that I would be lost if I didn't have the two units networked. But yes the Helix units are getting a lot of really good reviews. I am hoping I can get into a Helix 10 this year but if not this year next year. 

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Yes your 797 can network. I think it was only the 500 series units that couldn't. You'll be super happy once you get a unit that can network. Also you can find some really good deals on BBC for down imaging units. I saw a 958 HD DI unit the other day for $400 I think. That's crazy! I spent like $800 on my 858 HD DI unit brand new. Now with the Helix units coming out a lot of the older units are being sold left and right. 

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I know this is old but im gettin back into this hole page and thought id share. I run an 898 at the console and a small old lowrance(I just use it to tell me the depth while I'm on plane) and at the bow I have a 858 and they are linked. Best thing ever! Especially if you have SI or just idle around in general. Mark a few spots then setup how you want to once you're on the trolling motor. I just bought my first boat last year, I used to fish out of my dads and that was the biggest upgrade. Ive been debating about getting an I pilot to link up to both the units as well

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