Humminbird XPLORE 9 CMSI+
Overview
Built for serious anglers and boaters who want a complete sonar and GPS system that handles both freshwater lakes and coastal waters without compromise. If you fish multiple regions or need the clarity to distinguish structure from suspended fish at depth, this is your unit.
The XPLORE 9 CMSI+ pairs a large, sharp 9-inch display with three layers of sonar technology — MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+, and Dual Spectrum CHIRP — so you're seeing what's below your boat from every angle. It comes loaded with LakeMaster and CoastMaster maps for North America, and it networks seamlessly with Minn Kota trolling motors and shallow water anchors, turning your console into a fully integrated fishing system.
Key Features
- 9-Inch Full HD Display with Cross Touch Interface — crystal-clear 1280x720 screen with touchscreen and keypad control — you choose how to operate it, and the resolution means you'll see fine detail in both sonar imagery and navigation charts without squinting.
- MEGA Side Imaging+ — crystal-clear imaging out to 250 feet on either side of your boat with 20% more detail and 60% more range than standard MEGA Side Imaging — you'll spot structure, baitfish, and cover that other anglers miss.
- MEGA Down Imaging+ — photographic-quality images straight down to 200 feet below your boat with 20% more detail and 60% more depth capability than standard MEGA Down Imaging — the difference between seeing a brush pile shape and seeing individual branches.
- Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar — two search modes (Wide for maximum coverage, Narrow for fine detail) with 2.5-inch target separation — fish arches stand out clearly from the bottom and suspended structure, so you know exactly what you're looking at.
- Internal GPS with Humminbird Basemap — built-in chartplotting with coverage of 10,000+ lakes and full coastal data for continental U.S. — navigate and fish with confidence, identify depth contours, hazards, and marinas without additional cards.
- LakeMaster and CoastMaster Maps Included — pre-loaded with 13 regions of premium mapping for U.S. and Canada — you get the detailed contours and vegetation data that separate productive water from dead zones right out of the box.
- AutoChart Live — create real-time custom maps of your fishing spots by recording depth, bottom hardness, and vegetation as you drive — 8 hours of recording time included, with expandable storage via SD cards for unlimited mapping.
- One-Boat Network Compatible — integrates with Minn Kota i-Pilot Link, Talon and Raptor shallow water anchors, and Cannon downriggers — control your entire system from one screen and share sonar data between networked units.
- Ethernet Networking — high-speed connection for adding multiple fish finders, radar, and other professional-grade systems to your boat — build a fully redundant fishing setup if you need it.
- Bluetooth Connectivity — wireless control of compatible Talon, Raptor, and Cannon equipment, plus wireless software updates and smartphone notifications on your display — stay connected without running extra cables.
- NMEA 2000 Built-In — connect additional boat systems for weather, water conditions, and vessel performance data — one integrated display showing everything that matters.
Specs & What's Included
Compatibility: Works with Minn Kota US2 Sonar, Minn Kota Built-In MEGA Down Imaging and Side Imaging, Minn Kota Talon and Raptor shallow water anchors, Minn Kota i-Pilot Link, MEGA 360 Imaging, MEGA Live, Humminbird Radar, AutoPilot, and the full One-Boat Network ecosystem. Compatible with LakeMaster, CoastMaster, Navionics Gold, Navionics Platinum+, and Navionics Platinum chart cards. Note: AutoPilot and AIS are not supported on this model. Not sure if this works with your setup? Call or text us at (833) 831-4077 — we'll tell you straight.
In the Box: Control head, power adapter, unit cover, gimbal mounting bracket, and transom-mount transducer with dual-frequency CHIRP capability.