new bow electronics

So, I have been boat shopping, again. I just love that new boat smell!!! Just about pulled the trigger on a 19 model Skeeter ZX225 Saturday, but I think I have decided to hold on to a bunch of that money (those things are crazy expensive!!!) . Instead I could spend some of it it on my boat.

Thinking about getting new TM and front sonar unit. I want a new Ultrex. My question is about the MEGA transducer in the foot? Is it worth it with a Helix 10 DI, or would I be better of getting something else entirely for the front of the boat? 360? PanOptix? Something else?

Since I did not spend 60K+ on a new Skeeter, the boss said I can do whatever I want in my boat. Currently have a Helix 12 SI G2 at dash, Helix 10 G2 Sonar (US2) at front, and 112 Ulterra Link as a TM. Don't really like the Ulterra, so I will be getting a Ultrex in its place, but can also change out front electronics. Will be keeping the 12 at Dash.

Alright gang, what can I do up front for about $5K. What would you do?

btw- this means im going to have an Ulterra and HB Helix 10 for sale shortly, if interested.

Love the ultrex, wish I had the mega built in for my 9 Helix up front. Would get a panoptix live scope and run on there as well. I use my bird mainly for mapping, and my 1st gen panoptix for presenting baits to the fish. Ordering my 93sv for the live scope today. Transducer to come soon. Can’t let momma see that much money leaving at one time!


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Originally Posted by MO' MONEY

Love the ultrex, wish I had the mega built in for my 9 Helix up front. Would get a panoptix live scope and run on there as well. I use my bird mainly for mapping, and my 1st gen panoptix for presenting baits to the fish. Ordering my 93sv for the live scope today. Transducer to come soon. Can’t let momma see that much money leaving at one time!


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May need to come over and feesh with you one day and see the panoptix at work!

With out a budget constraint I’d get Ultrex, live scope and one of the larger screen Garmin Units that is comparable with live scope. The 93 plus is a good unit but I understand the 7 series of units has much better clarity.

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With out a budget constraint I’d get Ultrex, live scope and one of the larger screen Garmin Units that is comparable with live scope. The 93 plus is a good unit but I understand the 7 series of units has much better clarity.

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Prob due to pixelation and larger display of same image. Like the old big screen TVs. I have the 7” old panoptix and it was plenty. Just like 9” or larger. I’ve used all the way up to 12s in the birds. And would buy a 20” if I had the funds!


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With out a budget constraint I’d get Ultrex, live scope and one of the larger screen Garmin Units that is comparable with live scope. The 93 plus is a good unit but I understand the 7 series of units has much better clarity.

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Hahahaha:Rofl.....there IS a budget constraint. It is around 5k. (Much cheaper than new boat budget, however!)

Would I be able to use a DI transducer and Panoptic live ducer on the same head unit. Switch back and forth? Or would I need a second unit for DI and graph?


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Hahahaha:Rofl.....there IS a budget constraint. It is around 5k. (Much cheaper than new boat budget, however!)

Would I be able to use a DI transducer and Panoptic live ducer on the same head unit. Switch back and forth? Or would I need a second unit for DI and graph?


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That I don’t know but I suspect there is a way. I would go to the Garmin page on BassBoatCentral and do some reading. I bet you there is hours of discussion on there about it.

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Originally Posted by Iwannafish

So, I have been boat shopping, again. I just love that new boat smell!!! Just about pulled the trigger on a 19 model Skeeter ZX225 Saturday, but I think I have decided to hold on to a bunch of that money (those things are crazy expensive!!!) . Instead I could spend some of it it on my boat.

Thinking about getting new TM and front sonar unit. I want a new Ultrex. My question is about the MEGA transducer in the foot? Is it worth it with a Helix 10 DI, or would I be better of getting something else entirely for the front of the boat? 360? PanOptix? Something else?

Since I did not spend 60K+ on a new Skeeter, the boss said I can do whatever I want in my boat. Currently have a Helix 12 SI G2 at dash, Helix 10 G2 Sonar (US2) at front, and 112 Ulterra Link as a TM. Don't really like the Ulterra, so I will be getting a Ultrex in its place, but can also change out front electronics. Will be keeping the 12 at Dash.

Alright gang, what can I do up front for about $5K. What would you do?

btw- this means im going to have an Ulterra and HB Helix 10 for sale shortly, if interested.

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What shaft length is your Ulterra?

Id do what I did that way you have it all covered. Get the ultrex its unbelievable, get the 9" garmin w panoptix and livescope up front, get the 360 for the humminbird up front and your covered. Can do it all for $5800/$6000

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What shaft length is your Ulterra?

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Big one. 60?


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Ultrex 112# with 60" shaft built in mega di transducer. Helix 10 Mega DI, unless your a died in wool single pole fishing brushpiles, stake beds etc. the majority of the time. I just don't see the need for the Garmin livescope. So guess it depends so you single pole fish more then you troll?

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Nah. I troll way more than polling, but I sure do like that thump!!!


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What about the 360? Anybody using that?


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I like my 360, find it helps more in the summer and fall. It will keep you on ledges and creeks and such when slo trolling in the spring.

I just got the livescope and wish I would have gotten it a long time ago. I love it. There is no guessing how deep the fish are or how deep you are fishing. It will aggravate you when fish swim up to your baits take a look and swim off like they are not even interested.

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I have heard way too many really good fishermen say it’s a game changer. Like guys that have rods and baits named after them. If it’s better than the live view forward, it’s gonna be big. Wonder what the 360 livescope combo can do?


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Its has got to be a killer combo.

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