Humminbird XPLORE 9 CMSI+ MEGA Live 2 w/Transom Mount Transducer
Overview
Built for serious lake and coastal anglers who want a complete sonar and navigation solution right out of the box. Whether you're fishing deep structure, suspended fish, or navigating unfamiliar water, this 9-inch system gives you the tools to make every cast count without the complexity of building a networked setup piece by piece.
The XPLORE 9 combines a bright, responsive touchscreen with Humminbird's most advanced sonar imaging in a single unit. You get live sonar real-time fish and structure views, three different imaging modes, CHIRP sonar, and detailed mapping of over 10,000 lakes plus coastal coverage. The included transom transducer is ready to mount and fish — no separate purchases required to get on the water.
Key Features
- MEGA Live 2 — live sonar transducer that mounts to your trolling motor and delivers real-time views of fish and structure in forward, down, and landscape modes — you'll see fish moving in real-time with zero gaps in sonar coverage, eliminating the guesswork of traditional sonar.
- MEGA Side Imaging+ — crystal-clear side-to-side views out to 250 feet on either side of your boat with 20% more detail and 60% more range than standard MEGA Side Imaging — unlock shallow structure and baitfish you'd otherwise miss.
- MEGA Down Imaging+ — photographic-quality images straight down to 200 feet with 20% more detail and 60% more depth capability — see the exact shape and hardness of the bottom, distinguish individual fish, and identify sparse cover versus dense brush piles at a glance.
- Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar — highly detailed 2D sonar with two search modes (Wide for maximum coverage, Narrow for detail) powered by a proprietary Low-Q CHIRP transducer — fish arches and structure show up with exceptional clarity and separation, so you know what's holding fish before you cast.
- 9-inch Full-HD Display with Cross Touch interface — 1280 x 720 resolution touchscreen that's bright enough to read in direct sun, plus traditional keypad control if you prefer — you'll see sonar detail that makes a difference, and you can operate it the way you fish.
- Internal GPS with Humminbird Basemap — preloaded coverage of 10,000+ lakes and full continental U.S. coastal charts with depth contours, buoys, hazards, and marinas — you can navigate and fish immediately, no map cards required.
- LakeMaster and CoastMaster Map Cards Included — premium mapping of 13 regions in the U.S. and Canada comes in the box, giving you advanced contour and vegetation data for more productive fishing.
- AutoChart Live — create real-time custom maps of your fishing spots by recording bottom hardness, depth contours, and vegetation as you drive — eight hours of recording time built in, with unlimited capacity via optional SD cards.
- One-Boat Network Compatible — integrates seamlessly with Minn Kota trolling motors, shallow water anchors, and Cannon downriggers via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NMEA 2000, so you can control multiple systems from the same display and unlock advanced boat-control features.
- Ethernet Networking — daisy-chain multiple displays or add professional-grade accessories like Minn Kota i-Pilot Link autopilot and CHIRP Radar to build a fully integrated fishing system.
Specs & What's Included
Compatibility: This unit pairs with the included Mega Live 2 transducer (mounts to your trolling motor shaft) and works with Minn Kota US2 Sonar, Minn Kota Built-In MEGA DI, Minn Kota Talon/Raptor shallow water anchors, Minn Kota i-Pilot Link, MEGA 360, Radar, and NMEA 2000 networks. Optional chart upgrades include Navionics Gold, HotMaps, and Platinum+. Not compatible with AIS or autopilot without additional networked products.
In the Box: Control head, Mega Live 2 transducer with transom mount bracket, power adapter, unit cover, LakeMaster and CoastMaster map cards. The transducer is included — you're ready to fish immediately.