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Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder

Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder

$1,399.99 - $1,599.99
$1,399.99
$1,399.99 - $1,599.99
$1,399.99

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Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder

The Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder is a 9-inch (22.9 cm) Cross Touch control head with a 1280 x 720 color TFT display, Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar support, and MEGA Down Imaging+ and MEGA Side Imaging+. It comes in two versions you choose as an option. The CMSI+ version includes a transom-mount transducer, so the unit has its own sonar source once it is mounted and powered. The CHO version is the control head only, with no transducer, and gets its sonar from a compatible Minn Kota trolling motor with built-in sonar, an accessory transducer, or a networked Minn Kota or Humminbird fish finder.

An internal GPS handles chartplotting and trackplotting, with dual micro SD card slots and AutoChart Live mapping. The X9 links to Minn Kota trolling motors through i-Pilot Link, to Talon shallow water anchors, and to other equipment over Ethernet and NMEA 2000, and features such as Draw and Navigate, Intelligent Depth Control and the Minn Kota Fishing App tie the fish finder to a compatible Minn Kota system. It runs on 10.8 to 20 VDC at 2.2 A.


X9 Fish Finder Specifications

Versions:
CMSI+ (with transducer) or CHO (control head only, no transducer)
Transducer:
CMSI+: transom-mount transducer included; CHO: not included
Display size:
9 in (22.9 cm) diagonal
Resolution:
1280 x 720
Display type:
Color TFT, 24-bit
Controls:
Cross Touch touchscreen and keypad, view preset keys, X-Press menu system
HDMI:
Not compatible
Standard sonar:
Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Down Imaging+, MEGA Side Imaging+
Sonar coverage:
20°, 42°, 60° and (2) 86° at -10 dB
Supported frequencies:
50/83/200/455/800 kHz, HW DSC CHIRP, and MEGA
CHIRP modes:
Full 150-220 kHz; Narrow 180-240 kHz; Wide 140-200 kHz
Imaging frequencies:
455 kHz DI+ (420-520 kHz), Compact MEGA DI+ (1125-1225 kHz), 455 kHz SI+ (405-505 kHz), Compact MEGA SI+ (1100-1200 kHz)
Sonar depth:
600 ft (183 m) with the standard transducer; 3,500 ft (1,067 m) with an optional Airmar CHIRP transducer
Down imaging depth:
400 ft (122 m) at 455 kHz; 200 ft (61 m) at MEGA
Side imaging range (side to side):
800 ft (244 m) at 455 kHz; 400 ft (122 m) at MEGA
Optional sonar:
50/83/200 kHz and Airmar High, High Wide, Medium, Medium Wide, and Low
Power output:
8,000 W peak-to-peak; 1,000 W RMS
GPS:
Internal receiver with chartplotting and trackplotting
Waypoints, routes, tracks:
10,000 waypoints; 50 routes; 50 tracks (20,000 track points)
Memory:
Dual micro SD card slots
Recording:
Sonar recording and screen snapshot included
Temperature:
Built in, with temperature alarm; no temperature graph
Power input:
10.8-20 VDC
Power draw:
2.2 A
Battery:
Requires an external power source; no battery included
Network compatibility:
Ethernet (One-Boat Network), NMEA 2000, Minn Kota i-Pilot Link
Accessory compatibility:
Minn Kota Talon/Raptor, autopilot, radar, 5-port Ethernet switch, MEGA Live, MEGA Live 2, Minn Kota US2 Sonar; AIS optional
Heading sensor:
NMEA 2000 compatible; NMEA 0183 not compatible
Software:
Upgradable; updates download over Wi-Fi
Standard mount:
Gimbal bracket, 12.066 in W x 6.708 in H x 4.097 in D (30.6 x 17.0 x 10.4 cm)
Optional mounting:
Gimbal mount or in-dash mounting kit, 11.69 in W x 6.258 in H x 3.495 in D (29.7 x 15.9 x 8.9 cm); in-dash installation requires an external GPS antenna (sold separately)
Included (both versions):
Control head, Minn Kota Map Card, 10 ft power cable, unit cover, mounting bracket
Also included with CMSI+:
Transducer
Warranty:
2-year limited; 3-year limited with product registration

X9 Fish Finder Features

  • Choose Your Version: Pick the CMSI+ version for a fish finder with its own transducer in the box, or the CHO version for the control head only. The control head and features are the same on both.
  • Sonar Imaging: Dual Spectrum CHIRP 2D sonar with MEGA Down Imaging+ and MEGA Side Imaging+. The CMSI+ version gets these from its included transducer, and the CHO version gets them from a compatible sonar source. Side imaging reaches 800 ft (244 m) side to side and down imaging reaches 400 ft (122 m) at 455 kHz.
  • One Seamless Fishing System: Minn Kota trolling motors, fish finders, maps, sonar and shallow water anchors work together, so what the fish finder sees can drive what the trolling motor does and turn sonar and mapping data into automated boat positioning.
  • Draw and Navigate: Draw a course on the screen with your finger and a compatible Minn Kota trolling motor takes you along it automatically.
  • Intelligent Depth Control: Detects depth changes and alerts you, and if necessary automatically engages Spot-Lock and deploys compatible shallow water anchors to help protect your equipment.
  • Wireless Connectivity: Built-in connectivity lets you manage compatible gear wirelessly across the Minn Kota system, with less rigging and fewer cables.
  • High-Resolution Touchscreen: The 1280 x 720, 9-inch display responds in wet conditions and is built to stay easy to read in rain, high sun, or while wearing polarized lenses.
  • Cross Touch Interface: Control the view by touchscreen or keypad, whichever suits how you fish.
  • Minn Kota Fishing App: Manage the boat on or off the water, and sync the app to the fish finder to scout, group, sort and edit waypoints. The app also controls the trolling motor and shallow water anchors.
  • AutoChart Live: Create real-time maps of your fishing spots, mapping depth contours, bottom hardness and vegetation as you drive your boat. It includes eight hours of built-in recording time and works with AutoChart Zero Line SD cards for added mapping capacity.
  • Simplified Software Updates: Download updates over Wi-Fi to the fish finder, then push them to networked fish finders, trolling motors and advanced sonar, rather than using SD cards or Bluetooth.
  • Media Tool: Capture screenshots and record the screen from 30 seconds in the past or up to two minutes into the future, then view, transfer, edit and share through the Minn Kota Fishing App.
  • Live Sonar Compatibility: Add MEGA Live or MEGA Live 2 (sold separately) for live sonar in Forward, Down or Landscape Mode.
  • Ethernet Networking: High-speed Ethernet connects multiple fish finders and adds technologies such as Live Sonar and radar.
  • Minn Kota Maps: A Minn Kota Map Card is included in the box, and optional Minn Kota Maps Premium adds a more detailed chart view.
  • NMEA 2000 Networking: Built-in NMEA 2000 networking brings boat performance, weather and water condition data to the control head when an accessory NMEA 2000 network is connected.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder

Which version of the Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder should I choose, CMSI+ or CHO?

The Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder comes in two versions. Choose CMSI+ if you want a transducer in the box, so sonar is ready once the unit is mounted and powered. Choose CHO if you already have a sonar source, such as a Minn Kota trolling motor with built-in sonar, an accessory transducer, or a networked Minn Kota or Humminbird fish finder. The CHO is a control head only and will not mark fish or structure by itself. The control head and its features are the same on both.

What depth and imaging range does the Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder reach?

Sonar depth is rated to 600 ft (183 m) with the standard transducer, or 3,500 ft (1,067 m) with an optional Airmar CHIRP transducer. Down imaging reaches 400 ft (122 m) at 455 kHz and 200 ft (61 m) at MEGA. Side imaging reaches 800 ft (244 m) side to side at 455 kHz and 400 ft (122 m) at MEGA. The CMSI+ version has a transducer included, while the CHO version reaches these ranges only where the sonar source you connect supports them. Actual range varies with water conditions, mounting and boat speed.

What comes in the box with the Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder?

Both versions include the control head, Minn Kota Map Card, 10 ft power cable, unit cover, and mounting bracket. The CMSI+ version also includes the transducer, and the CHO version does not. No battery is included, so you need a 10.8 to 20 VDC power supply. Live Sonar, optional Airmar transducers, the optional mounting options and an external GPS antenna for in-dash use are not in the box.

How is the Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder mounted, and how much space does it need?

The Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder comes with a standard gimbal bracket, listed at 12.066 in W x 6.708 in H x 4.097 in D (30.6 x 17.0 x 10.4 cm). A gimbal mount or in-dash mounting kit is the optional route, listed at 11.69 in W x 6.258 in H x 3.495 in D (29.7 x 15.9 x 8.9 cm). In-dash installation requires an external GPS antenna, sold separately. Check these dimensions against your console before you order.

What does the Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder connect to, and where does the CHO get its sonar?

The Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder works with Minn Kota i-Pilot Link trolling motors, Talon and Raptor shallow water anchors and an autopilot, and networks over Ethernet (One-Boat Network) and NMEA 2000. The CHO version takes sonar from a compatible motor with built-in sonar, MEGA Live, MEGA Live 2, Minn Kota US2 Sonar, or a networked Minn Kota or Humminbird fish finder. Live Sonar is sold separately. An NMEA 2000 heading sensor works; an NMEA 0183 heading sensor does not.

What warranty covers the Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder?

The Minn Kota X9 Fish Finder carries a 2-year limited warranty, extended to a 3-year limited warranty when you register the product, on both versions. Coverage terms, exclusions and claim requirements beyond those two terms are not published for this model yet, so we do not state them here. Contact us with any warranty question before you order.

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