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    Changing 3 Helix to 3 Solix Units

    Swapping out three Helix units with three Solix units. 2 at the wheel and one up front.

    What transducers, cables, etc. do I need to purchase separately to make the swap? The list of the parts I believe I need are below.

    -New thru hull transducer
    -New trolling motor transducer since I believe the Solix unit comes with a transom mount transducer

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    #2
    Explain the installation on what craft and what "thru hull" you are referring to.

    Don't need a different transducer between transom and trolling motor, just need the trolling motor adapter AD MTM HW MSI
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    The thru hull would for so I can have 2d while running on plane. The boat is a Phoenix 920.

    Thanks for the info on the trolling motor adapter.

    Will my existing Ethernet box from the helix’s still work?

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    That would be the shoot-thru XP 14 HW

    To connect it and the SI transducer to the display would take the 14 M ID SIDB Y cable, that is the current model.
    14 M SIDB Y is the discontinued model.

    Yes the same Ethernet cables and Ethernet Switch, but don't need the Ethernet Adapters that the Helix units require.
    All the cable connections to a SOLIX are individual and have threaded lock nuts=no cable collector.
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    Thanks for your help, order placed for the needed parts.