Humminbird?

I'm hot on the trail of a Trident 13 and thought I'd ask about Humminbird finders before I go off half-cocked (like I usually do).

I've always been a Lowrance fan, but I like that I can get a transducer that fits the T13 transducer pocket.  I've Gooped transducers inside the hull, but it's not my favorite thing to do...

Anyone have anything to say about the Humminbird finders?

Or, does anyone else make a transducer that fits the T13 scupper/pocket?

I'm hot on the trail of a Trident 13 and thought I'd ask about Humminbird finders before I go off half-cocked (like I usually do).

I've always been a Lowrance fan, but I like that I can get a transducer that fits the T13 transducer pocket.  I've Gooped transducers inside the hull, but it's not my favorite thing to do...

Anyone have anything to say about the Humminbird finders?

Or, does anyone else make a transducer that fits the T13 scupper/pocket?

I have a Humminbird in my Trident 13. I like how you can fold down the head unit into the sonar pod to protect it during a surf launch. I never appreciated this feature until I killed 2 fish finders surf launching my Hobie. I also like the way the transducer fits perfectly in the transducer scupper.

I'm hot on the trail of a Trident 13 and thought I'd ask about Humminbird finders before I go off half-cocked (like I usually do).

I've always been a Lowrance fan, but I like that I can get a transducer that fits the T13 transducer pocket.  I've Gooped transducers inside the hull, but it's not my favorite thing to do...

Anyone have anything to say about the Humminbird finders?

Or, does anyone else make a transducer that fits the T13 scupper/pocket?

Ive used humminbird forever and they work well for me.  And I've never had one break.  My older one won't read card, so I can't transfer data to my newer one.  I will send both in this winter and have them do it at their service center.

bushy

I have a Humminbird in my Trident 13. I like how you can fold down the head unit into the sonar pod to protect it during a surf launch. I never appreciated this feature until I killed 2 fish finders surf launching my Hobie. I also like the way the transducer fits perfectly in the transducer scupper.

Thank you, Krusty.  I'd prefer to have the transducer fit that scupper, too.

Ive used humminbird forever and they work well for me.  And I've never had one break.  My older one won't read card, so I can't transfer data to my newer one.  I will send both in this winter and have them do it at their service center.

Thanks, Bushy.  Longevity is important.  I've had to send two Lowrance units back for warranty work - but I still use them.  I'm thinking of trying something new for this kayak.

I hope they have improved the wire connection management.

I have a 385ci. I will not buy another unless they redesign some of the basic stuff. The ergonomic sucks.
- Wires to the head unit don't latch on.
- The power connector can be plugged-in in reverse because you can't see the difference between the positive and negative end of the plug. It is not keyed.
- You have to route the wires through the base in some awkward position and force to pinch the wires.
- I have an extension wire for the transponder. The extension plug is not waterproof and rusted in one outing.

Overall, the wire management suck so bad I want to fire the Humminbird engineers who designed them. They need to take a lesson from Lowrance or Raymarine or any other competitor.

I haven't had a 385, but my version has a key shape to the power connection....?  And the transducer cable is like 20 feet long, not sure why you needed an extension.  I used an extension on my powerboat, but I think the connector was up in the air, not in the water?

Bushy

I hope they have improved the wire connection management.

I have a 385ci. I will not buy another unless they redesign some of the basic stuff. The ergonomic sucks.
- Wires to the head unit don't latch on.
- The power connector can be plugged-in in reverse because you can't see the difference between the positive and negative end of the plug. It is not keyed.
- You have to route the wires through the base in some awkward position and force to pinch the wires.
- I have an extension wire for the transponder. The extension plug is not waterproof and rusted in one outing.

Overall, the wire management suck so bad I want to fire the Humminbird engineers who designed them. They need to take a lesson from Lowrance or Raymarine or any other competitor.

I have a 385ci installed in my Trident. Both the power and transducer cables are locked to the base with a metal plate, so they stay put. Also, the power cable is keyed, so it only fits into the base 1 way.

I have the Humminbird 410210-1 HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G2  which I like well enough, but it is the only fish finder I have used, so take that for what it's worth.

I currently have a jury-rigged PVC/zip tie scupper mount in my T13 until I decide on a long-term solution. Humminbird makes a transducer that fits the T13, but according to Austin Kayak, "This transducer will not correctly display the Down Imaging that this model of fish finder is made for."

I have the Humminbird 410210-1 HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G2  which I like well enough, but it is the only fish finder I have used, so take that for what it's worth.

I currently have a jury-rigged PVC/zip tie scupper mount in my T13 until I decide on a long-term solution. Humminbird makes a transducer that fits the T13, but according to Austin Kayak, "This transducer will not correctly display the Down Imaging that this model of fish finder is made for."

ACK is mistaken. Your Humminbird is not a down imaging model. If you go to its web page, https://www.humminbird.com/Products/HELIX-5-CHIRP-GPS-G2/, and click on compatible products and accessories, you will see the XTH 9 20 P transducer, which fits in the Trident's transducer scupper.

Cool, thanks for the clarification krusty. Actually I am mistaken; they are talking about the Helix 5 DI GPS which is a different model than mine.

I have the 597CI with the scupper mount and love it, no issues.

I have the Helix 5 with 'XTH 9 20 P' transducer and love it.  I mounted it on the Mod Pod and keep the extra cord in the Sonar Shield so I didn't have to do any drilling to the kayak.  I looked into exchanging transducers though Humminbird but for about the same price I just bought a second one from ACK.

And the transducer cable is like 20 feet long, not sure why you needed an extension.

I have one wire that stays in my AI permanently. That way I could move the unit to my Revo 13 sometimes.

I have a 385ci installed in my Trident. Both the power and transducer cables are locked to the base with a metal plate, so they stay put. Also, the power cable is keyed, so it only fits into the base 1 way.

Glad they took care of that issue. Perhaps my ff is not a 385ci? I'm confused. But regardless, the wires on my Humminbird suck. Maybe my unit is outdated.

I run a Humminbird HELIX 5 SI on my outback and so far has been great. i need to figure out a way to upload the charting/ trip map after a fishing trip.

The screen is very clear and visible in direct sunlight, accurate depth compared to the others i fish with. Sucks in the kelp like almost every other one on the market but what can you do.
       If there are shortcomings its probably my fault, its my first fish finder and am still learning on what to look for.


https://www.amazon.com/Humminbird-409640-1-HELIX-Finder-Side-Imaging/dp/B00MVYNZ78

Since I don't yet have the T13, will a finder in the Helix-5 series fit in the sonar pod?