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  1. 03-04-2018, 04:14 PM #1
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    I presently have a gen 1 helix 5 si. I believe I damaged the transducer and thinking of making a new purchase. Either a helix 7 chirp si g2 for about $610 and trade transducer for HD transducer for $ 85 totaling about $ 700 I understand I will not get 800 kHz but I’m told my picture would improve. In this case I would use the helix 5 for mapping waypoints not to split the screen on the helix 7.
    My other option would be to stretch the budget and get the helix 10 si gen 1 for about $ 900.
    At my age this will probably be my last fish finder.
    Any opinions or other options will be appreciated


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  2. 03-04-2018, 04:36 PM #2
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    If this is your last one, then treat yourself and get the
    best and biggest you can afford. Your "EYES" will thank
    you at some point and you will enjoy being able to utilize
    the newer HD cartography maps available from H-Bird!
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    Go with at least a Helix 7 Bird. Like Dave said, your eyes will thank you later on. I had a Helix 5 DI in mint condition and sold to some younger eyes! I now have 2 7's, and they will be my last.....hopefully!
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    Quote Originally Posted by armyman View Post
    Go with at least a Helix 7 Bird. Like Dave said, your eyes will thank you later on. I had a Helix 5 DI in mint condition and sold to some younger eyes! I now have 2 7's, and they will be my last.....hopefully!
    You fellas got that. The main reason I am going to upgrade to a larger screen is simply so I can see it better.
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    7" minimum - especially if you split screen.
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    Spring for the 10, you’ll be glad you did.


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    Wait for the Helix 32 New Purchase Opinions


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    If you didn't care to buy used, I noticed someone had an Onix 10 for sale on here. I would rather have a used Onix over a Helix Gen 1 because of the dedicated DI. The biggest draw back would be no warranty.
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