Currently have an outdated HDS 7 with side and bottom scan. its going on a 21ft seahunt so it doesn’t need to be anything terribly special. I am limiting budget at 1k and I’m torn between my options. I’m looking a Hummingbird Helix 9 SI. does anyone have any other suggestions/ experience to help me make a decision
Whats wrong with the HDS 7? unless you are simply wanting a bigger screen… Transducers are the same on the new ones as the one you have. The software will be a little faster but honestly the hds 7 with side/downscan will perform equally as well as the new models IMO. Of course if new and flashy is what your after the helix 9 is a good unit.
Have you updated your unit lately? Go to Lowrance dot com and I’m willing to bet there is an update available.
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It’s the gen 1 model which is no longer supported aND isn’t reading bottom cuts on and off exct.
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Originally posted by allhungupIt’s the gen 1 model which is no longer supported aND isn’t reading bottom cuts on and off exct.
Gotcha! Well maybe a new unit is in your near future lol…
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