I have a new boat with a new Helix 8 at the console. I don’t like spending all that money and not protecting the new Helix. I haven’t been able to find a travel cover for it. Any recommendations?
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I have a new boat with a new Helix 8 at the console. I don’t like spending all that money and not protecting the new Helix. I haven’t been able to find a travel cover for it. Any recommendations?
Ripnlips has a great one that Velcro’s on the bottom while traveling.
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Thanks for that link JPS, but I want a travel cover and they don’t seem to be available anywhere. The description says not for use while trailering.Quote:
Originally Posted by JPSchneid
That is the same cover that came with my Helix 9. It may not be ideal but I can tell you from "real world experience" that mine stays on while towing up to 75mph. Over that speed I can't say for sure. Mine is mounted outboard on the console and takes the full force of the wind. So far, no issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hocky
Thanks for that feedback! Maybe I will take a harder look at it, if I can find some that has them in stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by need2befishin
Sorry. I got the name wrong. Ripalip | StoreQuote:
Originally Posted by dhaire
They are great!
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Thanks! Just what I was looking for. Just placed my order.Quote:
Originally Posted by dhaire
Can you give a review on it once you get it and have used it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hocky
I've been looking for a cover myself for the Helix 8 - I've always liked the neoprene ones but I haven't found one yet that fits the 8. This Ripalip one seems like it might work, not sure I like it's loose fitting though, curious if it flaps around any on the highway.
I have used mine on my Helix 10 for several months and it is great. It does not flap in transit. It has two Velcro straps the strap across the bottom and secures the cover perfectly.
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See, that's the thing, the one on your 10 is the exact same one to be used for the 8, I'm afraid there's going to be a lot of extra material there. I guess we'll see what Hocky says about it since he's putting it on an 8.Quote:
Originally Posted by dhaire
I got the new cover for my Helix 8 and I am really pleased. I ordered the large cover from ripalip.com and this size fits from 8" to 12" units, so my unit is on the small end for this cover. The cover is well made and should do a nice job of keeping the unit out of the elements when the boat is in tow. The velcro straps fit nicely under the unit to hold it in place. For my 8" it is not a perfect fit and there is a bit of slop in it, but that is not a big deal for me. I knew it wasn't going to be a perfect fit. It will do what I need it to do and it looks pretty good.
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With the slop, is the material heavy enough that it's not flapping around when towing down the highway? I assume the inside of it is a good soft material?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hocky
I'm just afraid the slop will cause the paint on the buttons to wear off quickly, or scratch the screen.
Thanks for the followup!
The material is a good heavy material. The Ripalip site says they make if from the same material used for snowmobile seats. The inside a a nice soft material. I am not worried about the wind moving it around that much. The windshield protects it pretty will.
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Even tho I love my birds, it’s a dang shame after spending the big bucks for a 7 or 8 they can’t throw in a cover and then clip you another 40-50 bucks for their rubber cover or the cost of a off brand. I bought a new g3n 7 and then had to buy the rubber cover on the side like you having to buy a cover for your 8. Humminbird does provide the screen overs for 9 and above.