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Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #12586007 01/19/18 06:54 PM
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I am in the process of purchasing a Helix 9 mega chirp DI G2N and a Helix 7 chirp DI G2N for the bow. I think these two units can be linked but I'm unsure of what cable or cables to also order. Thanks in advance....

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Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #12586045 01/19/18 07:19 PM
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Yes you will be able to network the units together. The helix 7 g2n will also be able to receive mega images from the Helix 9 mega



2 of these https://www.humminbird.com/Products/AS-EC-QDE/


1 of these. This is the 30 footer. They come on shorter lengths
https://www.humminbird.com/Products/AS-EC-30E/

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Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: 44 Diesel] #12586160 01/19/18 08:54 PM
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Thanks 44, don't I need some type of "Y" connector?

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Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #12586213 01/19/18 09:28 PM
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Depends on if you are gonna use a separate transducer for 2d readings then yes but Humminbird does not recommend using the "y" cable with DI units. For the bow unit you will want to contact Humminbird c/s and swap out transducers for the trolling motor version if you want to mount a transducer to it. Just be sure to not open the transducer or the hardware bag it comes in

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Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: 44 Diesel] #12586565 01/20/18 01:53 AM
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Thanks again..........I'm jumping ship from using Lowrance for years


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Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #12587300 01/20/18 04:57 PM
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Has anyone used the new HB lake map chip and if so, how do they compare with others??


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Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #12587437 01/20/18 07:58 PM
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Which map chip?

Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: 44 Diesel] #12587494 01/20/18 08:53 PM
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smart strike


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Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #12587501 01/20/18 09:01 PM
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The smartstrike has the same mapping detail and features as the other map cards. It does not however have the satellite overlay like the lake master plus. It is good for fishing new lakes. But the lake detail is the same as the other lakemaster map cards but it only has the HD lakes on it. Lakemaster has not done much mapping here in Texas. Their Texas lakes are mapped by a third party. I use both navionics and lakemaster due to the fact that navionics has better detail on some lakes than lakemaster and lakemaster has better on other lakes.

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Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: 44 Diesel] #12589930 01/22/18 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted By: 44 Diesel
The smartstrike has the same mapping detail and features as the other map cards. It does not however have the satellite overlay like the lake master plus. It is good for fishing new lakes. But the lake detail is the same as the other lakemaster map cards but it only has the HD lakes on it. Lakemaster has not done much mapping here in Texas. Their Texas lakes are mapped by a third party. I use both navionics and lakemaster due to the fact that navionics has better detail on some lakes than lakemaster and lakemaster has better on other lakes.

^^This^^
Both are great tools, which is why it is important to check out the available mapping for the lakes you fish most and see which one offers the most detail and accuracy. Both have pros and cons and one may outshine the other on a certain lake or areas. My advice would be to look at the Navionics webapp and see the latest and greatest from them for free before making a purchase, as well as doing the same with LakeMaster.

https://webapp.navionics.com/#boating

Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #12593589 01/24/18 05:11 PM
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Can an XM-9-MDI-T transducer be epoxied on the inside of the hull?


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Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: Hogdaddy] #12593722 01/24/18 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted By: Hogdaddy
Can an XM-9-MDI-T transducer be epoxied on the inside of the hull?


A Humminbird DI transducer used to be shoot-thru compatible several years ago, but that is no longer recommended. The high frequencies don't shoot-thru very well and that is before the MEGA frequency.


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Thanks Wayne, could I use one of the Transducer shields and mount to an 8" Slidemaster or would that not work on plane?


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Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: jsplinter] #12596727 01/26/18 08:31 PM
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I have a Helix 9 G1 on the console. I want to upgrade my bow to hummingbird with DI and GPS. Networking nice but not have to, what unit would be best value best performance? Thanks for opinions.

Re: Humminbird SONAR [Re: Hogdaddy] #12596886 01/26/18 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted By: Hogdaddy
Thanks Wayne, could I use one of the Transducer shields and mount to an 8" Slidemaster or would that not work on plane?


Unless you have a very long jackplate that reaches close to the bottom of the hull, the transducer won't have water contact when on plane.


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