Humminbird XPLORE 9 Control Head Only

Overview

Who This Is For: This is built for anglers who already have a premium transducer, a Minn Kota trolling motor with built-in MEGA imaging, or an existing Humminbird sonar network they want to expand. You're the angler who knows exactly what sonar hardware you need and wants the display and navigation brain without paying for redundant transducers.

Product Summary: The XPLORE 9 Control Head Only is a 9-inch chartplotter and sonar display that puts the full power of Humminbird's MEGA imaging, Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar, and integrated GPS on your console—without a transducer in the box. Pair it with your choice of transducers, connect to a Minn Kota trolling motor with built-in MEGA imaging, or tap into an existing networked sonar system. You get full-HD clarity, real-time map creation with AutoChart Live, and the networking flexibility to build exactly the system your boat needs.

Key Features

• Full-HD Display with Cross Touch Interface — 1280 x 720 resolution delivered on a 9-inch screen lets you see sonar and chart details in stunning clarity — control it via touchscreen or directional keypad depending on conditions and your preference.
• MEGA Side Imaging+ — shows structure and fish out to 200 feet on either side of your boat with 20% more detail and 60% more range than standard MEGA Side Imaging — you'll pick out weed lines and hard-bottom transitions the competition misses.
• MEGA Down Imaging+ — delivers photographic-quality images straight down to 200 feet below your boat, with 60% more depth capability than standard imaging — see suspended fish, cover, and bottom composition at a glance.
• Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar — uses Low-Q CHIRP technology with Wide and Narrow modes so you can search large areas fast or zero in on subtle structure and fish arches with superior target separation and clarity.
• Internal GPS and Humminbird Basemap — includes preloaded charts of over 10,000 lakes plus coastal coverage for the continental U.S., marking buoys, hazards, contours, and depth so you navigate and fish with confidence.
• AutoChart Live — create real-time custom contour and structure maps as you drive, with 8 hours of built-in recording time and compatibility with SD cards for unlimited mapping capacity.
• LakeMaster and CoastMaster Included — premium map cards with 13 regions across the U.S. and Canada come standard so you have detailed bathymetry right out of the box.
• One-Boat Network Ready — integrates seamlessly with compatible Minn Kota trolling motors with MEGA imaging, Talon and Raptor anchors, and Cannon downriggers to build a fully networked, coordinated fishing system.
• Ethernet, NMEA 2000, and Bluetooth Networking — connect multiple fish finders, add radar, control your trolling motor and shallow water anchor from the screen, and receive wireless software updates.

Specs & What's Included

Compatibility: This control head works with any MEGA-compatible transducer you choose to add, built-in MEGA imaging from Minn Kota trolling motors, and existing Humminbird sonar systems via Ethernet network. It integrates with One-Boat Network partners including Minn Kota i-Pilot Link, Talon and Raptor shallow water anchors, and Cannon Optimum downriggers. Compatible with premium charts from Navionics, LakeMaster, and CoastMaster. 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, and mounting bracket. Transducer sold separately — choose the MEGA imaging option that fits your boat and fishing style.