Coenen
Senior Member
You're looking for a G2N (N for Networkable) model. I don't think they offer an "N" model Helix5.
Here you go...
http://fishfinders.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/80526/Humminbird-HELIX-G2N-Series-Fishfinders.html
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Humminbird Helix 5 di GPS Clearance
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Here you go...
http://fishfinders.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/80526/Humminbird-HELIX-G2N-Series-Fishfinders.html
SlowMotion
Senior Member
Link to what you ordered?
cophunter308
Senior Member
On the back of my G2 Helix5 there's a communication cable port however, the unit does NOT come with a communication cable. I honestly couldn't tell you what the capabilities are. I just know they're far beyond my understanding.
Speaking of this unit, I got mine installed on my SG130 today. Unfortunately, I can't seem to upload pictures on any post. That too seems to be far beyond my understanding as well. ?
TroyBoy30
Senior Member
there is no helix 5 g2n model. the n would stand for networking. you have to step up to the 7 for networking. the helix models require a network cable adapter for each unit and a network cable. solix or onix units do not require the adapter cable.
Coenen
Senior Member
Did my install over the weekend. The scary part (wiring) went off without a hitch. The "easy" part (DIY transducer adapter) ended up being a real pain in the backside! So much so that Sunday morning, when I should've put the 'yak in the water for a test drive, I said to heck with it, grabbed the fly rod, and went trout fishing instead.
Maybe I'll get an afternoon this week when there's not a thunder storm rolling in directly over the house to get this thing on the water and start fiddling with it. Maybe.
My install went horribly. My first fish finder install was a Helix 7 SI and it went smooth, just time consuming with running wires through the hull of the boat.
This time, after mounting the transducer I saw that it wasn't quite level so I went to loosen the screw and tilt it up one notch. Well it loosened some and just locked down. It wouldn't tighten or loosen at all. The allen head end eventually stripped (screw head was round and smooth AND captured in the plastic transducer bracket where you can't get to it. The same thing for the nylock nut on the other side - it wasn't loose enough to stick out past the plastic.
The nut wasn't cross threaded so I have no idea why it stuck. I ended up having to cut through the nut and screw with a cut off wheel and took more than a few slices out of the transducer in the process. I hated it, but couldn't figure out ANYTHING else to do. I couldn't leave it like it was because it was too loose for the transducer to sit in place.
It seemed to work perfectly despite the chunks and melting. I rubbed some silicone on the parting line on the side of the transducer just for good measure. Hopefully it didn't shorten the life of it.
This time, after mounting the transducer I saw that it wasn't quite level so I went to loosen the screw and tilt it up one notch. Well it loosened some and just locked down. It wouldn't tighten or loosen at all. The allen head end eventually stripped (screw head was round and smooth AND captured in the plastic transducer bracket where you can't get to it. The same thing for the nylock nut on the other side - it wasn't loose enough to stick out past the plastic.
The nut wasn't cross threaded so I have no idea why it stuck. I ended up having to cut through the nut and screw with a cut off wheel and took more than a few slices out of the transducer in the process. I hated it, but couldn't figure out ANYTHING else to do. I couldn't leave it like it was because it was too loose for the transducer to sit in place.
It seemed to work perfectly despite the chunks and melting. I rubbed some silicone on the parting line on the side of the transducer just for good measure. Hopefully it didn't shorten the life of it.
cophunter308
Senior Member
I have a Vibe SG130 that I mounted mine on. Instead of rigging a make shift mount, I zip tied my transducer to the transducer cover plate. I took it out to Acworth Lake today and it seemed to work very well. Now, I've just got to learn to catch fish when it tells me they're there.
nevamiss270
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Dang, thats exactly what I have been looking for. Y'all find some deals!
KKirk
Senior Member
This is what I ordered. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JKT73X4
Seller was Welsh Products, and fulfilled by amazon.
TripleXBullies
Senior Member
XERO lines chart for $77 from Northern Marine??
https://www.amazon.com/Humminbird-6...4&sr=1-1&keywords=hummingbird+zero+lines+card
https://www.amazon.com/Humminbird-6...4&sr=1-1&keywords=hummingbird+zero+lines+card
TroyBoy30
Senior Member
KKirk
Senior Member
on the "other sellers" it's listed.
TroyBoy30
Senior Member
ah i see it. strange that ce showroom actually has it listed for less on their site
$65.43
http://www.ceshowroom.com/ProductDe...KKfIM2Bu22-SaHWvpfBOPsspf8uxVjiBoCXhsQAvD_BwE
$65.43
http://www.ceshowroom.com/ProductDe...KKfIM2Bu22-SaHWvpfBOPsspf8uxVjiBoCXhsQAvD_BwE
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TripleXBullies
Senior Member
I just ordered mine. I can't wait to map my lake.
Once I do I am going to figure out a decent way to use it through the PC to map my catches with time of day, lure, weather, moon and location which will include type of cover if any, depth and so on.
Once I do I am going to figure out a decent way to use it through the PC to map my catches with time of day, lure, weather, moon and location which will include type of cover if any, depth and so on.
KKirk
Senior Member
Helix is back in stock at walmart, 7 left.
Coenen
Senior Member
Looks like someone figured out something was amiss with their pricing though. The Sonar / DI / GPS model is back up around $300.
Only took them three weeks!Troy might know this, does Humminbird not have something like an MAP policy on their units? Hard to believe a vendor as visible as Walmart went that long with those units priced as they were. Then again, maybe Walmart is big enough to tell HB to go fly a kite.
Teh Wicked
Senior Member
Did it ship direct from Hummingbird? If not, Wal-Mart likely took the hit on that sale if it was a miss.
KKirk
Senior Member
Looks like someone figured out something was amiss with their pricing though. The Sonar / DI / GPS model is back up around $300.
Troy might know this, does Humminbird not have something like an MAP policy on their units? Hard to believe a vendor as visible as Walmart went that long with those units priced as they were. Then again, maybe Walmart is big enough to tell HB to go fly a kite.
did you look at https://www.walmart.com/ip/Humminbird-Helix-5/54876745
it still shows 4 left and $186
You're right they are back at the low price. Odd that they went up and then back down again.
