Topic: Mounting a Helix 7si to the trolling motor

[Crappiekicker]

Hey guys!!

New to the forum.  I am hoping someone can shed some light for a dummy...lol.   I have a riptide 24v 80lb ipilot.  I just purchased a Helix 7si for the front of the boat.  I want to mount the transducer to the trolling motor.  Can I use the transducer that came out of the?  I know I will need a mount.  My question is about the side imaging.  I realize that if I'm turning ingredients the trolling motor, I will have a jacked up si screen, but will everything else work out ok?  Down imaging and 2d?  Also, I am worried about the wiring wrapping around when using the anchor feature of  the ipilot.  I saw a picture ofor one that had the transducer wire ran through the coiled wire for the ipilot.  Any ideas on how I can accomplish this.  I really want it on the front but I don't want to put anything in danger of being torn up.  I do think know if I'm making much sense.  Any help would be appreciated. 

Thanks,
Jason

[Crappiekicker]

Oh yeah.  It's a chirp model g2

[rnvinc]

As long as you understand the SI image will skew somewhat when the TM is turned quickly, the SI xducer on the TM is a great option ...

Here is one option of the coiled air hose for electric steer xducer cable management ...

https://www.cornfieldcrappiegear.com/product-page/37604ba3-bd36-c6d9-1b4b-51fac931d0c9
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Your HELIX 7 SI came with the XHS 9 SI 180 T Side Imaging xducer ...

You can call HB and exchange this transom mount xducer for the XTM 9 SI 180 T which is a trolling motor puck housing ...(It also has extra shielding for possible rfi interference) ...
http://www.humminbird.com/Products/XTM-9-SI-180-T/

Rickie

[Crappiekicker]

Thanks for the info!!!