Thread: Anybody using the new Humminbird Helix 5 or 7 with SI and DI

Originally Posted by Bill47

Thanks, that's good to know. Only thing is, the manual is over 200 pages. I was on the river yesterday, but did t get to play much. Wife had to bream fish.

Bill47, The manual is 126 pages. It will be worth it's weight in gold on the water.It will be in color and can be placed in a folder from Walmart for about a buck. Will answer a lot of questions that may come up. You can pull it up on the Humminbird site to see if it is worth your time.......crappie1133

Originally Posted by Bill47

Thanks, that's good to know. Only thing is, the manual is over 200 pages. I was on the river yesterday, but did t get to play much. Wife had to bream fish.

If you have a smart phone ...there are applications that can download the pdf manuals from the HB website right onto your phone ...

I use Documents Pro for IOS ...

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Rickie

I have a typed sheet of important stuff (like resets, calibrates, etc. that I keep inside my screen cover. comes in handy.

some great ideas! thanks to all!!

I just helped my buddy install his new HB Helix 7 yesterday. I went through most of the screens. Works just like my 899. Minus the double card slot & memory buttons. If they would have been out when I bought my 899, I would've saved $300.

I have used a Helix 5 with SI/DI since the Spring. The benefits are that for the screen size, the resolution is very good. I have it mounted on the dash so you can get close to see things with the SI. My advice would still be if you plan to use SI, get a larger screen. The SI works well and I can locate brush, channels, bottom hardness changes, etc. but need to keep the range down to about 60 feet to be able to see much. The larger Helix was not out yet when I bought mine, but I would suggest getting the biggest screen your wallet can stand for SI.

Originally Posted by MidHillbilly

keep the range down to about 60 feet to be able to see much.

I rarely have my SI range more than 65ft on my 10.4" screen 1197 ...

Rickie

Would that be 60' total or per side? I'll try that later this week. I think I have too much turbulence at faster speed, due to hull design on my modV Lowe. transducer is flush with bottom of hull or slightly above it. I've also ordered a Lowrance X4 pro for the front of boat. strictly to monitor depth if I'm trying to hold on a point or drop off.