I'm trying to decide which one to put on the bow of my R80 Ranger.
I have the 7 with SI and DI in the console, and now I want to put a new unit on the bow with just DI.
The bow of my boat is pretty tight so size is a concern. I'm pretty sure I can wedge the 7 in so it's mostly out of the way.
My question: Is the info presented on the 5 the same as the 7 but just on a bigger screen?
Or does the 7 show 'more' info with better detail?
Thanks,
- Wolfeman
Helix 5 vs Helix 7
Helix 5 vs Helix 7
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Re: Helix 5 vs Helix 7
I went from a 7" to a 12" Helix and the bigger screen really helps in my opinion. Oh, and it fits just fine on my Tracker 175, size shouldn't be much of an issue!
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Re: Helix 5 vs Helix 7
Agonized between a 5 or a 7, went with a 5 & it was a mistake, just to hard to see even with a a ram mount. Going to lick my wounds & get a 7
Re: Helix 5 vs Helix 7
If you fish on your hands and knees a 5" will do just fine!
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Re: Helix 5 vs Helix 7
If you use an aftermarket mount (such as RAM, for example) you should be able to position the larger unit for best visibility and still be out of the way.Wolfeman wrote:I'm trying to decide which one to put on the bow of my R80 Ranger.
I have the 7 with SI and DI in the console, and now I want to put a new unit on the bow with just DI.
The bow of my boat is pretty tight so size is a concern. I'm pretty sure I can wedge the 7 in so it's mostly out of the way.
My question: Is the info presented on the 5 the same as the 7 but just on a bigger screen?
Or does the 7 show 'more' info with better detail?
Thanks,
- Wolfeman
Jim C.
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Re: Helix 5 vs Helix 7
Thanks for the input guys.
I kinda made my mind up and went with MileHi's take. 'If I got a 5 and wasn't happy I'd be kicking myself for not getting the 7'
I'll figure out how to rig it to keep it out of my way.
Thanks again.
- Wolfeman
I kinda made my mind up and went with MileHi's take. 'If I got a 5 and wasn't happy I'd be kicking myself for not getting the 7'
I'll figure out how to rig it to keep it out of my way.
Thanks again.
- Wolfeman
"Don't take life too seriously. You're not getting out alive." Bugs Bunny
Re: Helix 5 vs Helix 7
Good call, the hands & knees description was perfect
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