Originally Posted by
artcarney_agr
How about the Helix 8 as a compromise?
I just picked up the Humminbird 410830-1 Helix 8 Chirp Mega SI+ G3N for $1098 with free shipping
This is what I would recommend. The 7 has a lot of deficiencies as compared to a G3 8 or larger.
The 7 G3 does not have the increased power output. You have to go with the 8 or larger in the G3 to get that.
The 8 and larger have a much improved transducer over the 7..... with the 7 you have a comact transducer without a dedicated DI element in it.
With the 8 and larger you have 2 card slots .... if you want to view mapping and record at the same time that is very important.
The cost difference between the 7 G3 and the 8 isn't that much .... but you get a LOT more unit.
I am not a fan of buying a G2 unit unless you are getting a terrific deal that you can't pass up, but the 9 G2 would be superior to the 7 G3 in my opinion.
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