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Dual HELIX Starter Kit HWAL - Transom
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SKU: 1110737
Overview
Built for anglers setting up an aluminum boat, this starter kit gathers the core pieces needed to network two Ethernet-equipped HELIX units in one package. It also supports integration of the included transom-mount Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducer with an existing Side/Down Imaging transducer through the supplied splitter cable. An adapter cable is included for connecting compatible HELIX 8, 9, 10, 12, and 15 MEGA Imaging units to select Minn Kota motors with Built-In MEGA Imaging. The result is a practical installation-focused kit for users who want a cleaner, more coordinated electronics setup without piecing together the components separately.
Why Hunters Choose the Humminbird
Includes Everything
Needed to network two Ethernet-equipped
Supports Transom
Mount Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducer
Uses Enclosed
An existing Side/Down Imaging transducer
Includes Adapter
Cable for compatible HELIX MEGA
Packaged As
Starter kit for a straightforward,
Key Features
- Includes everything needed to network two Ethernet-equipped HELIX models on an aluminum boat.
- Connects the included transom mount Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducer with an existing Side/Down Imaging transducer.
- Uses an enclosed splitter cable for the transducer connection.
- Includes an adapter cable for compatible HELIX 8, 9, 10, 12, and 15 MEGA Imaging units.
- Works with select Minn Kota motors with Built-In MEGA Imaging.
Best Used For
- Aluminum boat owners setting up two Ethernet-equipped HELIX units for coordinated use
- Anglers needing a transom-mount Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducer with splitter-cable integration
- Users connecting compatible HELIX MEGA Imaging units to select Minn Kota motors
- Boat owners who want a single kit to simplify network and transducer connections
Specifications
| Adapter Cable Included | Yes |
|---|---|
| Boat Compatibility | Aluminum boat |
| Compatible Helix Units | HELIX 8, 9, 10, 12, 15 MEGA Imaging units |
| Compatible Motor Type | Select Minn Kota motors with Built-In MEGA Imaging |
| Included Transducer | Transom mount Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducer |
| Kit Type | Starter Kit |
| Mount Type | Transom |
| Network Compatibility | Two Ethernet-equipped HELIX models |
| Retailer Information | Humminbird Dual HELIX S |
| Splitter Cable Included | Yes |
Pros
- Includes everything needed to network two Ethernet-equipped HELIX models on an aluminum boat.
- Supports a transom mount Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducer in the included kit.
- Uses the enclosed splitter cable to connect with an existing Side/Down Imaging transducer.
- Includes an adapter cable for compatible HELIX MEGA Imaging units and select Minn Kota motors.
- Packaged as a starter kit for a straightforward, all-in-one setup.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for two Ethernet-equipped HELIX models, so it is not a universal networking kit for other sonar or chartplotter setups.
- The transom-mount Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducer is included, which makes the kit specific to transom installation rather than other mounting preferences.
- The splitter cable is intended to connect the included transducer with an existing Side/Down Imaging transducer, so it assumes you already have compatible equipment in place.
- The adapter cable is limited to compatible HELIX MEGA Imaging units and select Minn Kota motors with Built-In MEGA Imaging, so compatibility should be checked before purchase.
Suggested Comparisons
- Fishfinder networking kits
- Transducer splitter cable kits
- Marine electronics adapter cables
- Boat sonar installation kits
Suggested Accessories
- Ethernet networking cables
- Transducer splitter cable
- Adapter cable for compatible trolling motors
- Transom mount accessories
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Dual HELIX Starter Kit HWAL - Transom?
The kit includes everything needed to network two Ethernet-equipped HELIX models on an aluminum boat, plus a transom mount Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducer, a splitter cable, and an adapter cable.
What type of boat is this starter kit designed for?
The source data says it is intended for use on an aluminum boat.
Can this kit connect a transom transducer with an existing Side/Down Imaging transducer?
Yes. The description says it connects the included transom mount Dual Spectrum CHIRP transducer with an existing Side/Down Imaging transducer via the enclosed splitter cable.
Does this kit support connection to Minn Kota motors with Built-In MEGA Imaging?
Yes. It includes an adapter cable to connect compatible HELIX 8, 9, 10, 12, and 15 MEGA Imaging units to select Minn Kota motors with Built-In MEGA Imaging.
Are all HELIX models compatible with this kit?
No. The description only states that it networks two Ethernet-equipped HELIX models and that the adapter cable works with compatible HELIX 8, 9, 10, 12, and 15 MEGA Imaging units. Specific compatibility beyond that is not provided.