09-14-2023, 04:35 PM
Are you using a transducer that is part of your trolling motor ?? If you have a Minn Kota with a transducer built in, then Humminbird is the way to go to get all the built ins that the motor/graph can offer. I would go with the Helix models, which ever one you can afford. I just put a Helix 8 on my Pontoon that uses the integral Down Imaging transducer on my Ultera. Check Amazon for the Humminbird store for best deals. If you don't have a built in transducer or want a different brand of unit, Garmin has some of the best units on the market these days. In my opnion, Lowrance comes in a distant 3rd in this. Their quality lately and customer service has been really poor. Regardless of what unit you get, they all pretty much have built in GPS, CHIRP ( clears up the image), and with the bigger units ( 8" or larger) you can add on the scanning capability later if wanted. If you decide you want both Down Imaging (DI) and Side Imaging (SI), be sure to get a model that has those capabilities ( they require a special transducer to get both) Also, if you have an integral transducer on you trolling motor, you can order Humminbird units w/o the transducer and save some bucks. Look for models that are CHO ( control head only). Shoot me a PM if you have any questions !!