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Fish finder question #11864654 10/04/16 09:47 PM
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I just bought my first boat and I'm looking for a good unit to put on it. My question is what is a good unit with side imaging for around 800? Open to diffrent brands as long as it has side imaging because I mostly fish for catfish. Thanks


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Re: Fish finder question [Re: Truman64] #11865014 10/05/16 01:32 AM
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I've been eyeballing the Lowrance Elite 7 Ti. Sharp looking, sizeable enough screen, touch screen....should fit the bill for what you're looking for.


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Re: Fish finder question [Re: Truman64] #11865046 10/05/16 01:45 AM
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Helix, Helix, Helix no matter the size get a Helix.

Re: Fish finder question [Re: Truman64] #11865115 10/05/16 02:09 AM
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Helix...save you pennies and get the biggest bird you can afford...size matters when side scanning


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Re: Fish finder question [Re: Truman64] #11865118 10/05/16 02:10 AM
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Re: Fish finder question [Re: Truman64] #11865999 10/05/16 05:24 PM
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Thanks everyone for the help I'm gonna go ahead and get the Helix. One last question do I need to get a different transducer than the one it comes with?


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Re: Fish finder question [Re: dlmyers] #11866003 10/05/16 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted By: dlmyers
I've been eyeballing the Lowrance Elite 7 Ti. Sharp looking, sizeable enough screen, touch screen....should fit the bill for what you're looking for.


Yes not bad for the price either. I vote this.




Re: Fish finder question [Re: Truman64] #11867897 10/06/16 06:45 PM
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I have had Birds and Lowrance and have Lowrance HDS Gen3 touch now.
My preference is the Bird. More bang for the buck and much more user friendly.
Both are good but the Bird is better all around.


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Re: Fish finder question [Re: Truman64] #11867953 10/06/16 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted By: Truman64
Thanks everyone for the help I'm gonna go ahead and get the Helix. One last question do I need to get a different transducer than the one it comes with?


Just make sure it has the HD (high definition) side image transducer. I haven't looked at them in a while but I seem to recall that some of the smaller units (7" and under maybe) had the compact side image transducer. There is a significant image quality difference between the compact and the HD transducer.


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http://fishfinders.factoryoutletstore.co...CFYkCaQodDm4BOQ

999 ci Si

I have a Helix 7- wish I had got a Helix 9 or one of the 2 above. Helix 7 only has 1 micro card slot, no presets and no 800 khz.

http://www.thedigitaloasis.com/Humminbir...Kg#.V_aq6oY8JR4

If you get a Helix 7 or 9 do the $80 HD transducer up grade with Humminbird - original must be New trade in. Otherwise HD ducer runs $189-$269.......Helix 7 doesn't even have 800 KHz processing but you still get a better picture with HD transducer, Helix 9 has 800 processor.......

https://www.amazon.com/Humminbird-HDSI-T...=XHS+9+HDSI+180

http://www.humminbird.com/Products/XHS-9-HDSI-180-T/

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Helix 7 Si price has come way down because of what is missing compared to Helix 9. $340 difference......

http://www.thedigitaloasis.com/Humminbir...JQ#.V_avKYY8JR4


I had a 859 HD Di I sold to get Helix 7 Si to have Side Imaging. Even in 2D sonar pic was better on the 859 and mapping is much slower to load on Helix 7 vs the 859.....

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Re: Fish finder question [Re: Truman64] #11868155 10/06/16 09:26 PM
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The 9 and 10 are same physical size, 10 has bigger screen. 10 comes with HDSI transducer. Try to get the 10 if you can.

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Re: Fish finder question [Re: Truman64] #11868676 10/07/16 03:35 AM
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I really appreciate the help everyone. I've decided to go with a Helix 9. I can't wait to try it out!


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