LD Fisher Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Picked up the new boat last week and plan to break it in starting this weekend and all of next week! Took it out to a private lake to get a feel for the new features, spot lock, Helix and Solix........... Love the spot lock and I Pilot Link, but think I need to go back to school to learn how to use the Solix!! if you see me out, please stop by and say hello! Larry Quillback, dan hufferd, Blll and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillback Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Nice ride! LD Fisher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snagged in outlet 3 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Nice! LD Fisher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby b. Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Nice, what is the advantage of one solix and one helix as opposed to two helixs? What model of Ranger? Thx Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD Fisher Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Well, l'm cheap. No, I didn't want to pay for two solix's right now and I didn't think I needed a touch screen on the bow. I believe the helix on the bow will do a great job. The solix on the console is a touch screen and linked to the I Pilot so I can control the trolling motor from the console if I want. I was out in it for about an hour last weekend and there is a learning curve on the solix…..the helix is very similar to the 988 on my old boat so I am somewhat familiar with it's operation. Still have to learn all the capabilities with the I Pilot, but that shouldn't take long and WOW is the screen clear!! The boats a 1880 MS with a 150 on the back......the wife is excited to have a full windshield that blocks all the wind on chilly days, so i'm hopeful we will be spending more time on the water!! Daryk Campbell Sr and magicwormman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby b. Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I too am cheap - I'll be interested to know if you think the Solix is worth the extra money over the Helix - I have two Helix 10s and the Ulterra with the Link. Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumboot Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 11 hours ago, LD Fisher said: Well, l'm cheap. The boats a 1880 MS with a 150 on the back The above statements are contradictory.😀 skeeter, Daryk Campbell Sr and LD Fisher 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD Fisher Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Not when the wife is involved!!!! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD Fisher Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Bobby, I'll let you know after I get some experience with it. My thought was to be able to easily control the trolling motor from the console if its cold and we want to just troll. I know I could just use the remote, but things have a tendency to jump out of my hands when I'm on the water 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Babler Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 That is for sure one beautiful rig. Congrats to you and your gal. LD Fisher 1 http://whiteriveroutfitters.com http://whiteriverlodgebb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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