Which to buy?

[dcbakr]

I have very little experience with new imaging technology. I have a Simrad Go7 xse with totalscan that I've used one time. My boat came with 2 Lowrance Hook 7 DI that I have removed because I want to setup an ethernet network. I just bought a new gen1 helix 9 si that I got a really good deal on. For the second unit, I'm considering either the Helix 9 mega si or a gen1 Helix 12 si. I can get both new for about the same price. Which would you buy or do you recommend going a different route? I generally bass/crappie fish waters 20 feet or less.

[Bob B]

I'd go with the 10 mega .... go up to the 10 if you can fit it in your budget. The DI is MUCH better than the G1 SI since the 9 or 10 will have a dedicated DI element in the transucer. The clarity of the mega imaging is the best.

[dcbakr]

Thanks for the input. I considered the 10 mega, but it definitely stretches my budget. I just wasn’t sure it the extra expense would be worth it for me. I’m going to give them another look.

[sfw1960]

I considered 9's, but went with a pair of the 10's.

The difference in display sharpness is CONSIDERABLY BETTER.

They always say : "It's only an inch, but the SQUARE inches of display are again, CONSIDERABLY BETTER ...