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Gen 1 Helix 10

Discussion in 'DEALS. Share a link.' started by Coward, Feb 5, 2018.

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  1. Coward

    Coward Well-Known Member

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    Coward, Feb 5, 2018
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    That's super cheap for a unit with a 10" screen...wow.
     
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    And only $1100 to step up to a 12”.
     
    Coward, Feb 5, 2018
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    That would be a awesome maps only unit for LOTW
     
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    Great deal, i got the 12

    Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
     
    carcus, Feb 7, 2018
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    Any ideas on mounting it to the boat, i have a alumacraft trophy 195? Ram mount?

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    A Ram Mount is going to be the cheapest option other then mounting it directly to the console. Balzout and Cisco are the best out there, pricey though.
     
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    The Hole has a big box of the 2.5 inch electronics Ram Mounts.
     
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    Thats what I use on my HDS 12, a friend uses the same one for his Helix 12. Works great, very solid.
     
    lake-fisher, Feb 7, 2018
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    I have used 1.5” & 2.5” RAM as well as a Ballzout.
    Ballzout is the clear winner by a mile.
    Whatever you choose, make sure you put backing under the dash to support the torque, otherwise screws will pull out in time. Use bolts/thread lock nuts if you can!
     
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    Looks like I need to get a Balzout mount!

     
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    They seem much more sturdy. I believe I use a 2.25" ball with the short arm for my HDS 9, and it moves in rough water when it's cinched down tight.
     
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    I used a ram 1.5” ball with my HDS 9 and it was fine.
     
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    My mistake, mine was a 1.5" ball too...not sure where I got 2.25" from.

    I've always had a bit of an issue with mine moving. Wonder if it would stick better if I took some sandpaper to the ball mount and roughed it up a bit.
     
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    1.5” ball for my HDS7 and it’ll move in rough water, that’s also on a tiller which is generally a smoother ride then the electronics have sitting up near a wheel.
     
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    You gonna get a 2.25” ball for your hds 7?
     
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    Nope. I’m going to try roughing the balls up, if that doesn’t work switch to a swing arm style.
     
    Coward, Feb 7, 2018
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    Roughing the balls lol
     
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    @chrism Is the one I've seen you use a Balzout? If I'd be buying a ram for my HDS 12s that's what I would get. You can really screw that thing down solid!
     
    Ernie, Feb 7, 2018
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    Yes i have the same Balzout that is in the video above
     
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