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GiveMeYourBoots
Posted 12/8/2016 12:17 PM (#841443)
Subject: Question about electronics - new boat




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I've been musky fishing for years but am just now getting a decent boat. Just ordered an Alumacraft Competitor 165 and was wondering if anyone could help me out with a question regarding electronics. I was thinking about doing a Helix 7 with side imaging at the console, and putting a basic Helix 5 sonar up front with the I-pilot 80.

Any recommendation to do something else? From what I understand, only the sonar will work up front with the I-pilot so there wouldn't be a point in putting DI or SI up there. Is this a decent setup for the money? I will be mainly casting, not trolling.

Thanks for looking.

Edited by GiveMeYourBoots 12/8/2016 1:19 PM
25homes
Posted 12/8/2016 1:34 PM (#841454 - in reply to #841443)
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I have helix 5 with DI and GPS I really like but on next set up im going with 10 or 12 SI GPS at cock pit and 7 or 9 DI up front...the ipilot with sonar can talk with teh helix 10 and 12 for sure and I think the 7 to give you better reading I just want SI on main electronic but would still like to see DI in certain situations
R code
Posted 12/8/2016 1:43 PM (#841455 - in reply to #841443)
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Location: SE WISCONSIN
If you go with the new gen2 Helix 7n you could network them put the SI on the dash and regular Helix 7 on the bow and share waypoints and side imaging. Just make sure you buy the new networkable Helix 7s.
14ledo81
Posted 12/8/2016 2:09 PM (#841457 - in reply to #841443)
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Location: Ashland WI
I also think it is worth looking into I-pilot link. If it fits your budget, I feel it is money well spent.
GiveMeYourBoots
Posted 12/8/2016 2:29 PM (#841461 - in reply to #841443)
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I will look into it, thanks. The Helix 7 I ordered is a first generation because I ordered it a couple months ago. Seems like the link would be great, but it adds quite a bit to the price by the time I get that and upgrade to the Helix 9 or bigger to be compatible with it. Maybe I could add it on in the future. I'll look into switching the front unit to a 7 with GPS, and making them both 2nd gen.

Edited by GiveMeYourBoots 12/8/2016 3:15 PM
Schultz345
Posted 12/8/2016 3:33 PM (#841467 - in reply to #841443)
Subject: Re: Question about electronics - new boat




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No one has ever said they wanted a smaller screen, so keep that in mind. I think it's worth having the bigger screen and going without DI and SI if it's in your budget. Just depends on the kind of fishing you do.
Fishysam
Posted 12/8/2016 8:14 PM (#841496 - in reply to #841443)
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You will be blown away with first gen helix I woul say get at least a pair of 7's but given an opratunity to take them off your order I would try. Should be able to get 9's gen one at a steal try this store, it's very popular on a mother fishing forum http://bbgmarine.authsafe.com/?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=43
Fishysam
Posted 12/8/2016 8:19 PM (#841497 - in reply to #841443)
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Pages 15-16 have the helix 7's
Muskie Kid
Posted 12/9/2016 4:24 AM (#841512 - in reply to #841443)
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Location: Illinois
Whatever you do, get the biggest screen size you can afford. Especially if you are using side imaging. It will give you more visibility room to not miss anything.
GiveMeYourBoots
Posted 12/9/2016 5:37 PM (#841614 - in reply to #841443)
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Think I'm going to switch the console unit to a 2nd gen 7 inch with SI, and make the front a 2nd gen 7 inch with GPS.
R code
Posted 12/9/2016 7:24 PM (#841631 - in reply to #841614)
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Location: SE WISCONSIN
GiveMeYourBoots - 12/9/2016 5:37 PM

Think I'm going to switch the console unit to a 2nd gen 7 inch with SI, and make the front a 2nd gen 7 inch with GPS.


Make sure you get the networkable units so you can share waypoints and side and down imaging with the bow.
GiveMeYourBoots
Posted 12/9/2016 7:32 PM (#841632 - in reply to #841443)
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I was thinking that all the 2nd Gen ones are networkable. Is that wrong?
R code
Posted 12/9/2016 7:55 PM (#841639 - in reply to #841632)
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Location: SE WISCONSIN
GiveMeYourBoots - 12/9/2016 7:32 PM

I was thinking that all the 2nd Gen ones are networkable. Is that wrong?


The only Helix 5 or Helix 7 networkable models are the Helix 7 G2N versions.
Samsquamptch
Posted 12/19/2016 8:41 PM (#843566 - in reply to #841443)
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I ordered the Helix 7 SI G2N and Helix 7 GPS G2N for mine. Excited to see how they work together.
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