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Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused #11871665 10/09/16 09:11 AM
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I have been looking at the Hummingbird Helix 7 SI , and the Lowrance Elite 7 Total scan. I figure here is the best place to get honest answers.

Next question is does either unit come with a transducer I can use on my trolling motor ?

I am upgrading both units and need to get them installed at a good price. I just want it done right the first time. lol

I have never been let down when asking questions on here and cant wait to hear what you think. I have 2.000.00 or so to spend so if you think of better units , just say so. I value everyone's thoughts.

Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: BigTex1959] #11871719 10/09/16 12:10 PM
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Call David at Shut Up and Fish here on the TFF. He'll have you installed and going in no time. Good people. Great service!

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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: BigTex1959] #11871760 10/09/16 12:54 PM
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There will be less opinions on the Clinton/Trump debate than on this thread!!!!! duel


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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: BigTex1959] #11871793 10/09/16 01:37 PM
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Buy bigger units used off the classifieds. Install them yourself it isn't hard

Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: BigTex1959] #11871797 10/09/16 01:40 PM
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Don't know about Lowrance stuff, but if you want Humminbird units to share data, the Helix 7 series are not linkable to share anything. It takes at least the Helix 9 series for that.

The trolling motor model makes a difference when attaching a transducer. The Total Scan transducer is longer than a Humminbird Side Imaging transducer.

Bottom line is without knowing what you have and what capabilities you want, there is no clear answer.


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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: Beltonbanger�] #11871837 10/09/16 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted By: Beltonbanger
There will be less opinions on the Clinton/Trump debate than on this thread!!!!! duel


That might be the truth!!! Probably can't lose either way!! If your looking at Birds David is your man!!!

Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: BigTex1959] #11871896 10/09/16 02:58 PM
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: BigTex1959] #11871936 10/09/16 03:24 PM
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It also depends which brands to get if you are ever going to link the trolling motor to the units...


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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: BigTex1959] #11872041 10/09/16 05:31 PM
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I personally like Lowrance but they are all good. From recent experience as screen size makes a big difference especially if you are interested in side scan or splitting the screen.


Btw...I have an elite 5,ram mount and map card for sale in the classifieds. Good luck.


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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: BigTex1959] #11872205 10/09/16 08:47 PM
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Without question go with Humminbird and add a bow 360 and never look back. If you need help with the install let me know, if you want to drive up north I'll be glad to help you out.


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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: MoFish!] #11872447 10/09/16 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted By: MoFish!
Without question go with Humminbird and add a bow 360 and never look back. If you need help with the install let me know, if you want to drive up north I'll be glad to help you out.


That excludes any version of the Humminbird Helix 7, they are not Ethernet compatible. The 360 is an Ethernet device.


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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: BigTex1959] #11872875 10/10/16 02:35 AM
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What Gamblinman said! thumb


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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: BigTex1959] #11872935 10/10/16 02:55 AM
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Just go with Garmin best out there & easy to use
An install.

Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: MoFish!] #11873063 10/10/16 05:00 AM
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this!!!
Originally Posted By: MoFish!
Without question go with Humminbird and add a bow 360 and never look back. If you need help with the install let me know, if you want to drive up north I'll be glad to help you out.
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused [Re: BigTex1959] #11873171 10/10/16 12:42 PM
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Ray Marine makes the best hands down.

Hummingbird and Lowrance cant compare.

Take a look yourself and tell me I am wrong.

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