MEGA360 system

[BAM]

Hello,

I have a 2006 Basscat with a Lowrance Ghost and two older Lowrance HDS units. I would like to add Humminbird Mega360 capability to this boat, but at the lowest cost.
The only capability I want is a 12 inch Humminbird at the front for viewing 360 and a small unit at the console to share MEGA360 waypoints with.
My old Lowrance units have down, side scanning etc.


Can you please advise which transducer, mount, cables, network equipment and Humminbird units would satisfy this capability with the least cost? I plan to sell this rig
in the future so I only want the MEGA360 capability.


Thank you, BAM

[Wayne P.]

The unit has to be a Down Imaging+ or Side Imaging+ model. The Down Imaging unit is a lower cost.

The MEGA 360 is a rotating Side Imaging transducer so it does either 360 or Side Imaging, but not at the same time.
It does not do 2D/DI/Temp so if you want those also displayed you have to get a unit with its transducer.

For ONLY MEGA 360 you can purchase a CHO model (Control Head Only) at a lower cost than with a transducer.
A Helix, SOLIX, or APEX will run the MEGA 360, the Helix is the lowest cost.
Helix is button operated and SOLIX/APEX are cross-touch (buttons and touch screen).

The MEGA 360 comes with a 10' power cord, a 10' transducer cable for a Helix and a 10' transducer cable for a SOLIX/APEX.
You would need a MEGA 360 Y cable to connect the MEGA 360 and another transducer to the display.

Any current Helix that has N in the model name (G4N) can be used to link with the bow unit. That is done via Ethernet.
A Helix needs the AS EC QDE Ethernet adapter to connect an Ethernet cable to it so for two displays, you need two of those plus an Ethernet cable to go between them.

[Wayne P.]

All the compatible units are shown on the Humminbird website for the MEGA 360 accessory.

The Fortrex version MEGA 360 will clamp to the upper shaft of a Ghost or you can get a third party mount to attach it to the underside of the mount. Availability of a MEGA 360 in any type will be a challenge.

[BAM]

Thanks so much Wayne, exactly what I was looking for! I know items might be scarce, the plan is to acquire the components over the next six months and have it installed for late spring smallie fishing!

Thanks again, BAM

[bobcoy]

Bam, that expert and complete list from “THE” best Humminbird information source anywhere should cost you a fortune! Lucky man, go buy a lottery ticket. Bob

[Bandone]

good luck! still waiting 9 months for a fortrex 360 unit

[BAM]

Bam, that expert and complete list from “THE” best Humminbird information source anywhere should cost you a fortune! Lucky man, go buy a lottery ticket. Bob

I took care of him Bob, like you said, great free info! I sent him a $1000 from my kidz old Monopoly game......

[BAM]

good luck! still waiting 9 months for a fortrex 360 unit

Wow, I might have to bite the bullet and buy a "custom" MEGA360 Ghost mount, which looks pretty pricey...

[gholbert]

good luck! still waiting 9 months for a fortrex 360 unit

Hennessy Outdoors has them in stock and ready to ship, plus they're a board sponsor

[BAM]

Hennessy Outdoors has them in stock and ready to ship, plus they're a board sponsor

Thanks sir!