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Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
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10/09/16 09:11 AM
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BigTex1959
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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.
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
[Re: BigTex1959]
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10/09/16 12:54 PM
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Beltonbanger�
Extreme Angler
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There will be less opinions on the Clinton/Trump debate than on this thread!!!!!
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
[Re: BigTex1959]
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10/09/16 01:37 PM
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aggieangler03
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Buy bigger units used off the classifieds. Install them yourself it isn't hard
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
[Re: BigTex1959]
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10/09/16 01:40 PM
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Wayne P.
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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.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N and G4N, 1198c SI, SOLIX 10 SI G3, Helix 8 MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 12 SI and G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL, RC-1
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
[Re: Beltonbanger�]
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10/09/16 02:07 PM
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Slewfoot
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There will be less opinions on the Clinton/Trump debate than on this thread!!!!! That might be the truth!!! Probably can't lose either way!! If your looking at Birds David is your man!!!
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
[Re: BigTex1959]
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10/09/16 02:58 PM
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Fishbonz
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HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
[Re: BigTex1959]
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10/09/16 03:24 PM
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bronco71
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It also depends which brands to get if you are ever going to link the trolling motor to the units...
1987 Nitro MX185/Mercury Black Max 150 1999 Triton TX21/225 Mercury Optimax
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
[Re: BigTex1959]
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10/09/16 05:31 PM
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Desull
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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.
And Jesus said to them, Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men. Mark 1:17 (NASB)
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
[Re: BigTex1959]
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10/09/16 08:47 PM
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MoFish!
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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!]
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10/09/16 11:15 PM
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Wayne P.
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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. That excludes any version of the Humminbird Helix 7, they are not Ethernet compatible. The 360 is an Ethernet device.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N and G4N, 1198c SI, SOLIX 10 SI G3, Helix 8 MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 12 SI and G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL, RC-1
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
[Re: BigTex1959]
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10/10/16 02:35 AM
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Crappie Bait
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What Gamblinman said!
Church of Christ One God - One Faith - One Church - One Doctrine - One Mind
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
[Re: BigTex1959]
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10/10/16 02:55 AM
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Apache J
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Just go with Garmin best out there & easy to use An install.
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
[Re: MoFish!]
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10/10/16 05:00 AM
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Ruffneck2000
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this!!! 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.
'A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his, or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including ones life.' (Author unknown)
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Re: Upgrading , Hummingbird ? , Lowrance ? Confused
[Re: BigTex1959]
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10/10/16 12:42 PM
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Dan90210 ☮
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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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