Previously Asked Questions

• Does the Humminbird XPLORE MSI+ Fish Finder include a transducer?

  Yes, the Humminbird XPLORE MSI+ Fish Finder includes the XM 14 HW CMSI T transom-mount transducer. This transducer supports Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Side Imaging+, and MEGA Down Imaging+ for detailed, high-resolution sonar images of structure and fish.

• Can the Humminbird XPLORE MSI+ Fish Finder control an older Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor with i-Pilot on a mapped line?

  Advanced navigation features, such as contour follow, are only accessible if your trolling motor is an i-Pilot Link motor.

• Does the Humminbird XPLORE MSI+ Fish Finder come with sonar?

  Yes, this Humminbird XPLORE MSI+ Fish Finder comes standard with Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Side Imaging+, and MEGA Down Imaging+ sonar.

• Is the Humminbird XPLORE MSI+ Fish Finder compatible with the Ulterra i-Pilot (non-Quest, non-Link) from 2023?

  The Humminbird XPLORE control head is not compatible with Ulterra i-Pilot models that do not have i-Pilot Link (Bluetooth). Only models with i-Pilot BT Link or Quest models with Advanced GPS are able to communicate with this fish finder.

• How do I connect the Humminbird XPLORE MSI+ Fish Finder to both its supplied transducer and a Minn Kota trolling motor transducer?

  The Xplore can connect directly to the Minn Kota's built-in transducer without a Y-cable. For control and networking, if the Minn Kota is an i-Pilot LINK/Advanced GPS model, you will use an Ethernet connection. The Xplore's dedicated transducer port handles its own transducer. An Ethernet Switch will be required for multiple devices, and an older "Universal" Minn Kota model may require a special Humminbird 14-pin adapter. A Y-cable is not needed for connecting both transducers simultaneously.

• How does the GPS functionality of the Humminbird XPLORE MSI+ Fish Finder compare to Humminbird Helix models?

  The GPS technology itself is not significantly different between the Humminbird XPLORE and Helix models. However, the XPLORE offers improved handling, storage, and sharing of GPS data. It allows for a larger number of waypoints to be stored, and XPLORE units networked together will automatically copy waypoints across all connected units, rather than storing them only on the unit where they were initially saved.

• Is the CMSI+ transducer better for AutoChart mapping and recording compared to the Solix G3N transducer?

  Yes, the CMSI+ transducer offers advantages for AutoChart mapping and recording. While the Solix transducer includes 800kHz imaging frequencies which can provide a better image for an additional cost, the CMSI+ transducer features High Wide CHIRP and 455/MEGA Imaging frequencies. The Solix MSI+ transducer is also 1 1/4" longer, which may be a factor if space is a concern. For diverse lakebeds with varying depths, weed lines, and bottom hardness transitions, the Solix transducer's 800kHz frequency can offer enhanced detail.

• Can two Humminbird fish finders and two transducers be used on the same boat?

  Yes, it is possible to use two Humminbird fish finders and two transducers on the same boat. This setup is common for running one unit at the console and another at the bow, or for utilizing split-screen/Side Imaging on larger boats. If your Humminbird units are network-capable, they can be connected via an Ethernet cable, allowing both screens to share data from a single transducer or to view different transducers.

• Does the Humminbird XPLORE MSI+ Fish Finder with XM 14 HW CMSI T Transducer include a silicone cover?

  Yes, the Humminbird XPLORE MSI+ Fish Finder with XM 14 HW CMSI T Transducer comes with a silicone unit cover.