James hope your feeling better

Transducer heigth plays into it.

I run my Halix 7 on a 4.5 amp lithium battery. I has never gone dead on me. I usually only fish up to 3 hours so that may be why I have no issues. Sure is light though in my kitty litter mount.

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But does it fit in a 5 gallon bucket???

Sorry it does not. But my slabs do.

Fish on

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The 20 inches of snow we had today along with the 6 inches 3 days ago and the 8 inches on the way Thursday have us sitting in the chair.

Plane Jane Mora. Just as good and way less cost.

For me it was a real nice show. Like what is taken place with the changes. Like for me that the pile of slush around the holes was removed. Makes for better camera view. You guys killed my back with all that kneeling. Keep up the good things you are doing.

Its is for the gear box adapter.

Dave it was the same over here. I even got out.

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I did once. Problem is you have to strain your neck a lot to use it. For me that was a killer.

cougareye wrote:

Can I ask how you’ve got that mounted in the kitty litter case.? I don’t see anything screwed into the side?

Thanks,

ET

I have a couple 3/4 pieces of ply under it. Gives it a good height and clearance that works for me. With the smaller battery you have room for the xducer stowage. Battery is held in place with Velcro. Handle was resized to fit and held with rivets. Used it all last winter with no issues. I have a nut welded to piece of tin riveted on the inside and the xducer holder just threads in and suppors the xducer. Vex xducer cord stops work good.

cougareye wrote:

That is great. Can I use my Helix 7 that I have on my boat? I assume I need a new transducer for ice, and is there a kit for connection to the portable battery?

Eric

Same unit. Same power cord. Just attach some spade connectors

Your fishing. Why do you need noise.

Used mine most of the winter. Worked very good once I got it set up. Made up a case from a cat litter pail.

patk wrote:

I don’t know what the battery consumption is on the helix 7 or if that is even a concern. You may want to research and possibly downgrade to a 5″ screen to save on juice.

I use the helix 7. I run it on a 4amp. Lithium battery and it last forever.

Used mine all last winter. Once dialed in it was NICE. I made up a case from a kitty litter container. I asked Humminbird today if they sell just the case for the 7 and was told no. I replied that they need to get in gear and do it.

I do not think it has a flasher mode

I am also going to be looking into the Drill game.

I have heard that Tanaka has stopped the import of the motor used on the Nils Auger. If that is true it may be a game changer. lots of folks going with the cordless drills.

maddogg wrote:

My Lx6 marks a 3mm jig two feet under the transducer with the transducer half way out of the water with 14” of ice.

But will it mark it with the xducer down a foot?

Dave you to take it easy on them fishies. Let me help

I used my Helix 7 today with some of the changes that have been suggested. It was a dream to use. Very crisp returns.

Home made. 1/16 oz sickle hook with a blue tube with silver tenacles. Remove half the tenacles (sp). Crappie have liked it.

I have run this battery for 3 seasons now with no issues. It has never gone dead in my 4-6 hour days and it does not need a special charger. I do not have gps.

http://www.mybatteryplace.com/lifepo4/128v-45ah-576wh-lithium-iron-lifepo4-rechargeable-battery.html

Sorry to have posted. Its just me but I kick aside the slush and or snow on all my holes. Maybe I just like a clean work surface. No skimmer used .

I am running my Helix 7 and good so far. I have fished with a Marcum 3 and other Humminbirds. Some inter with the Marcm. Same old story Marcums like Marcums.

I think 4 years now with my Tanaka and chain saws.

If it has a center point look there.