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I need help deciding what Fish Finder to buy!!!
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03/09/18 11:07 PM
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Hi, as a newbie to fish finders, I've been researching them for a while now and am split between Lowrance and Hummingbird.The maximum I'd probably be willing to pay for one is $700, but I don't know what bells and whistles are with the ones I'm looking at. I definitely want: - 2D imaging (the normal sonar?) - GPS capability, where I can also mark certain points on the map to come back to - Side scan - Down scan - Salt water capabilty??? Not sure how that would work, but we will go out to saltwater bays and coastlines at some point - ATLEAST 7" of display or larger without breaking bank To start, I don't know if these models have all this... https://www.humminbird.com/Products/HELIX-7-CHIRP-DI-GPS-G2N/https://lr.factoryoutletstore.com/detail...ogitemid=484345https://lr.factoryoutletstore.com/detail...ogitemid=253380What would be the best out of these and why? Also, do you guys have any recommendations? Thanks!!
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Re: I need help deciding what Fish Finder to buy!!!
[Re: H. Finner]
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03/09/18 11:26 PM
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Wayne P.
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All three of the ones you listed have 2D sonar and down looking imaging. None have the side looking imaging.
For a Humminbird to have Side Imaging, it has to be a Side Imaging unit. The Helix 7 has three SI models. Helix 7 SI GPS---discontinued Helix 7 CHIRP SI GPS G2--current model Helix 7 CHIRP SI GPS G2N--same as above but linkable to another Ethernet model.
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: I need help deciding what Fish Finder to buy!!!
[Re: H. Finner]
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03/09/18 11:39 PM
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Wayne P.
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Yep, got one on my desk now.
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: I need help deciding what Fish Finder to buy!!!
[Re: H. Finner]
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03/09/18 11:41 PM
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Wayne P.
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The Hook would have to come with the TripleShot transducer---states SplitShot. The Elite would have to come with the TotalScan transducer---states HDI.
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: I need help deciding what Fish Finder to buy!!!
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03/09/18 11:46 PM
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Wayne P.
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BTW, that website for the two Lowrance units is not a Lowrance factory outlet.
It is factoryoutlet with most any brand name you put in front of the name. It is as much a factory outlet as Amazon.
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: I need help deciding what Fish Finder to buy!!!
[Re: H. Finner]
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03/09/18 11:47 PM
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Wait, the displays come with the actual equipment that scans right?
Last edited by HunterW; 03/09/18 11:47 PM.
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Re: I need help deciding what Fish Finder to buy!!!
[Re: H. Finner]
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03/10/18 02:11 AM
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Wayne P.
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Wait, the displays come with the actual equipment that scans right? Humminbird units do, but you have to pay attention to what transducer comes with the Lowrance units. The picture of the EliteTi shows Side Scan but if you read the description, it comes with the HDI transducer and that does not do Side Scan.
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: I need help deciding what Fish Finder to buy!!!
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03/10/18 03:40 PM
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donothin
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There is a HB Helix 7 listed in the trading post this morning. It sounds like it is a new one with transducers. Better hurry as it will go fast if the price is right.
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Re: I need help deciding what Fish Finder to buy!!!
[Re: donothin]
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03/10/18 05:59 PM
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There is a HB Helix 7 listed in the trading post this morning. It sounds like it is a new one with transducers. Better hurry as it will go fast if the price is right. There is no Humminbird Side Imaging unit on the first two pages in the trading post. There is a first generation Down Imaging model.
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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