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    Upgrade recommendations to my 12" Humminbird at the bow.

    I currently have a 12" Helix G2N DI non mega at my bow and a 12" Helix Mega SI G2N at the console. I was wanting to upgrade the bow unit to a 12" Mega G4N. Should I consider a SI unit at the bow or is it worth the extra money spent? What transducer would you recommend if I purchased a SI unit for the bow?

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    The units come with the best transducer available, if you won't be using a Minnkota built-in transducer just get the unit version that is not CHO (control head only). Just add a trolling motor mount to it. BUT the trolling motor model/brand you have may limit what will fit.

    If you know how to use Side Imaging, there is no reason not to have it at the bow whether it's via a Side Imaging transducer or MEGA 360.

    This is a MEGA SI+ transducer on an Ultrex 80# using the Humminbird adapter:

    Wayne Purdum
    Charlottesville, Va.
    Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA+ SI G3N/G4N, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N
    SOLIX 12 SI/G3, Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G4N, Ultrex 80/LINK, MEGA360,
    MEGA LIVE, LIVE TL

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    Thanks Wayne! It is an ultrex.