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    Onix owners pros/cons?

    Have a Onix 10 unit for sale nearby me that seems like a great upgrade from my Helix 7...so like the title says...also, Wayne if you happen to see this post, what SI TM transducer would I need for this unit? Thanks guys!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ToyotaKev View Post
    Have a Onix 10 unit for sale nearby me that seems like a great upgrade from my Helix 7...so like the title says...also, Wayne if you happen to see this post, what SI TM transducer would I need for this unit? Thanks guys!
    IF the ONIX is the SI model, you use the included transom transducer on the trolling motor with an adapter. I used the Transducer Shield and Saver bracket when I had the ONIX 10 SI at the bow.
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    Pros: Touchscreen. Adjustability.

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    They actually did make a non-touch screen Onix. I had 3 Onix units and sold the boat with them to a buddy - was just out on his boat the other day tweaking the setting - fantastic images, they are great units.
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    Mine was a good unit and never had any problems with it but I always wished the screen was a little brighter.

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    I have an Onix 8 si at dash with a 798 si in dash and a onix 10 si up front with trans on a pole mounted on trolling motor slide plate and an 859 di on bottom of the trolling motor and they are great units

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    Quote Originally Posted by Meleagris1 View Post
    They actually did make a non-touch screen Onix. I had 3 Onix units and sold the boat with them to a buddy - was just out on his boat the other day tweaking the setting - fantastic images, they are great units.
    I got the NT model as soon as it came out, did not want the CT model.
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    The Onix touch screen is OK but around the outside edge it is hard to get some of the items to activate. Bob
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