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I could be wrong, but I thought IDO switched sponsers from Marcum to Humminbird? Last season they were already talking about how great the Humminbirds were!!
Is Marcum even associated with Rapala/Ice Force any more ? Looks like they are an entity onto themselves .
Thanks matzillaI just can’t decide between it and the Helix 7
One difference that can’t be overcome is if you are used to, or like the Lakemaster mapping better, you can only do it on Humminbird. The Garmin can only do Navionics. Maybe not the best reason to pick one over the other, but at least be aware of it.
I have never really used either one very much so no matter what it will be a learning curve. I have used Navionics a little.
If im not mistaken either, the MX-7gps has sonar chart live to create your own maps and only need 1 navionics chip to do so. Correct me if I am wrong, doesn't Humminbird require you to buy 2 chips if you want to create your own maps on the helix?
I don’t have near the knowledge/expertise on these units as some of you guys, so I’m asking for some forgiveness in advance if this is a stupid question, but is the only difference between the MX7GPS and MX7GPSLI is that the “LI” version is the lithium shuttle version and the “non-LI” version isn’t?If so, does the LI version come with the shuttle? Also, if this is the case, can someone provide a quick, don’t need to search the entire internet, list of real-world pros/cons of the shuttle?Thanks!Yes LI comes with the shuttle. As far as Pro/con I have never used a shuttle. But the shuttle has spots to mount accessories, pole holders, light and battery gauge. And I think it may be lighter in weight but not positive.