Posted By: Diel11
Helix 7 after a month of testing. - 07/13/15 11:43 PM
I've been testing a Helix 7 with SI/DI/GPS for about a month now. I gotta say this unit is extremely good! Some points:
1. I've done everything in my power (without using a hammer) to get this thing to break. Everything from dropping it, towing the boat 2 hours at 70mph with the unit on the bow, hitting it with cast net weights, washing the boat with a high pressure hose while the unit is still connected, etc. Still fires up.
2. The screen brightness is really one of the best features of the unit. Very bright and easy to see from far away and when sunny outside.
3. No problems at all with the sonar or GPS, no screen freezes or anything else.
4. I said this in another post but if you're used to the menus and format of the core units, this thing will be a breeze.
I think this unit would be ideal for anyone but people using kayaks or small boats will really benefit from using it. Bigger boats with units in the console and bow might want a networking unit, but for most anyone this thing will be a great purchase.
1. I've done everything in my power (without using a hammer) to get this thing to break. Everything from dropping it, towing the boat 2 hours at 70mph with the unit on the bow, hitting it with cast net weights, washing the boat with a high pressure hose while the unit is still connected, etc. Still fires up.
2. The screen brightness is really one of the best features of the unit. Very bright and easy to see from far away and when sunny outside.
3. No problems at all with the sonar or GPS, no screen freezes or anything else.
4. I said this in another post but if you're used to the menus and format of the core units, this thing will be a breeze.
I think this unit would be ideal for anyone but people using kayaks or small boats will really benefit from using it. Bigger boats with units in the console and bow might want a networking unit, but for most anyone this thing will be a great purchase.
