Garmin Electronics/Sonar Feedback

[Can_38]

I narrowed my search down to the Humminbird Helix 5 DI/GPS until I noticed sail has a Garmin unit (Echomap 55DV) on for the same price. I have made the decision that side imaging is not for me so lets leave that out

 

Anyone running a Garmin unit or could provide any feedback on this decision?

[esoxansteel]

I have a Garmin 551DV not installed yet, but will be, i here their imagery is phenominal, i do run a Garmin Chartplotter, and its been great with no issues at all, and is going into its 5th season, i know others who have the same chartplotter and no issues as well. The Helix i believe is not compatible with Universal Sonar on Min Kota's where as the Garmins are, but with Down Imagining you will have to use the sonar that comes with the package to get the benefits of DI, also it will be more beneficial off the transom then off the bow mount, where you can scan structure and mark waypoints, as the transducer is always in the water, instead of the bow mount where its in and out of the water, in when fishing out when moving from spot to spot