So i want to get a new side imaging unit for bow. I was thinking about the 698 for $600. I dont want to spend much more than that. Would the helix be a better option or is there any better options in that price range?

So i want to get a new side imaging unit for bow. I was thinking about the 698 for $600. I dont want to spend much more than that. Would the helix be a better option or is there any better options in that price range?

Yes, the Helix 5 SI GPS is a way better choice for Side Imaging.

The 600 series screens are narrow which is what you do not want with Side Imaging.

Screen width is the most important factor for that technology.

 

The Helix series is better than the 300, 500, 600 and 700 series units for Side Imaging.

Will the hdsi ducer from the 698 work on helix

Yes, the HDSI will work with any SI unit.

 

The 698ci HD SI Combo does not come with the HDSI transducer. The standard one for that model is the Compact SI just like with the 398, 598, all three 798's, and 899.

Im trying to choose between the two but i cant really see what the 698 has to offer the helix doesnt other then a diff screen

Im trying to choose between the two but i cant really see what the 698 has to offer the helix doesnt other then a diff screen

For sonar/GPS, they do the same the same way with the same parts.

Just the Helix screens are more suitable for Side Imaging. SCREEN WIDTH

 

The 698 has three favorite view buttons that the Helix does not.

The Helix has a microSD card reader and the 600 series has a SD card reader.

Thanks for the help think im going to go with the helix...now i just need to find what mount im going to use for the bow