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Side Imaging Forums => Helix Series Units => Topic started by: Crappiekicker on February 05, 2017, 05:48:25 PM
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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
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Oh yeah. It's a chirp model g2
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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 (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/ (http://www.humminbird.com/Products/XTM-9-SI-180-T/)
Rickie
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Thanks for the info!!!