This article gives an overview of Built-In Sonar and Transducer Technologies Minn Kota Motors can be equipped with. The article demonstrates the cables that a Trolling Motor Head could be equipped with and what products the cables are designed to connect with. The guide below will assist you in determining compatibility when purchasing products and accessories.
JUMP TO:
- Identifying Cables Coming Out of the Motor
- Humminbird Unit Transducer Connections
- Built-In MEGA Side Imaging (MSI) Compatibility
- Built-In MEGA Down Imaging (MDI) Compatibility
- Dual Spectrum Chirp (DSC)
- Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
- Changing Built-In Sonar and Transducer Options
- Installation and Cable Routing Videos
Identifying Cables Coming Out of the Motor
Note: Using the correct cable connection, extension cable, or adapter cable is critical. Using the incorrect cable connection can result in damage to cable pins or possibly disabling trolling motor functions.
14 Pin Transducer Cable MEGA Side Image (MSI), MEGA Side Imaging (MDI) or Dual Spectrum CHIRP (DSC)
4 Pin Transducer Cable Universal Sonar 2
8 Pin Networking Ethernet Cable for Advanced GPS Navigation or i-Pilot Link
7 PIN Foot Pedal Cable from Motor Mount Note: Cable from Foot Pedal is Only 4 Pin
4 Pin Foot Pedal Cable from Motor Mount
Using Minn Kota Trolling Motor Built-In Sonar/Transducer Connections
Minn Kota started offering Universal Sonar Built-In Trolling Motors in 2003. Through out the years since the technology of Minn Kota Trolling Motors has evolved to Present options of Built-In Dual Spectrum CHIRP (DSC), MEGA Down Imaging (MDI), and MEGA Side Imaging (MSI).
- NOTE: Not all Trolling Motors are offered with Built-In Sonar/Transducer features please refer to specific models for options and compatibility.
- NOTE: An Ethernet connection is not required to connect Built-In Sonar/Transducer to a compatible fish finder. Please reference the compatibility below for each Technology.
Humminbird Unit Transducer Connections
Humminbird HELIX 8-15
Humminbird HELIX 5-7
Humminbird SOLIX
Humminbird APEX
Humminbird XPLORE
NOTE: GPS Navigation functions available when connecting Minn Kota Trolling Motor to compatible Humminbird units do not require a built-in transducer connection.
Built-In MEGA Side Imaging (MSI) Compatibility
Select MEGA Side Imaging® for an incredible view to both sides of your boat. Delivering up to 3X the output of standard Side Imaging®, MEGA Side Imaging technology took fish finding into the megahertz frequency for the very first time. And with MEGA Side Imaging+™, there’s absolutely no place left to hide, thanks to extended range out to 200 feet on either side, plus 20% more detail than MEGA Side Imaging. NOTE: MEGA Down Imaging (MsI) is only compatible with select Humminbird Units listed below and is not compatible with Garmin or Lowrance products.
- NOTE: Additional Adapter Cables may need to be purchased, please see below compatibility and purchase options:
Built-In Side Imaging Video
- Built-MEGA Side Imaging (MSI) is only compatible with select Humminbird Unit listed below:
Humminbird Units Compatible with MEGA Side Imaging (MSI) | |
| Fish Finder Model | Required Adapter Cable |
| XPLORE Models | |
| XPLORE 12 CMSI+ FISH FINDER | None |
| XPLORE 12 CMSI+ FISH FINDER CHO | None |
| XPLORE 10 CMSI+ FISH FINDER | None |
| XPLORE 10 CMSI+ FISH FINDER CHO | None |
| XPLORE 9 CMSI+ FISH FINDER | None |
| XPLORE 9 CMSI+ FISH FINDER CHO | None |
| APEX Models | |
| APEX 19 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER | None |
| APEX 19 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER CHO | None |
| APEX 16 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER | None |
| APEX 16 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER CHO | None |
| APEX 13 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER | None |
| APEX 13 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER CHO | None |
| SOLIX Models | |
| SOLIX 15 MEGA SI+ G3 | None |
| SOLIX 15 MEGA SI+ G3 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 15 MEGA SI+ G2 | None |
| SOLIX 15 MEGA DI+ G2 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS* | None |
| SOLIX 12 MEGA SI+ G3 | None |
| SOLIX 12 MEGA SI+ G3 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 12 MEGA SI+ G2 | None |
| SOLIX 12 MEGA DI+ G2 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS* | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G3 | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G3 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G2 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G2 | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA DI+ G2 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS* | None |
| HELIX Models | |
| HELIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 15 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G4N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G4N CHO* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
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*SOFTWARE NOTE: Humminbird units need to be running the latest software update to view sonar from Built-In MEGA Imaging motors: | |
Built-In MEGA Down Imaging (MDI) Compatibility
Count on MEGA Down Imaging® for a crystal-clear picture below your boat. With up to 3X the output of standard Down Imaging®, MEGA Down Imaging shows you what lies beneath in crystal-clear detail. And with MEGA Down Imaging+™, fish don’t stand a chance, thanks to extended depth down to 200 feet, plus 20% more clarity than MEGA Down Imaging. Note: MEGA Down Imaging (MDI) is only compatible with select Humminbird Units listed below and is not compatible with Garmin or Lowrance products.
- NOTE: Additional Adapter Cables may need to be purchased, please see below compatibility and purchase options:
Humminbird Units Compatible with MEGA Down Imaging (MDI) | |
| Fish Finder Model | Required Adaptor Cable |
| XPLORE Models | |
| XPLORE 12 CMSI+ FISH FINDER | None |
| XPLORE 12 CMSI+ FISH FINDER CHO | None |
| XPLORE 10 CMSI+ FISH FINDER | None |
| XPLORE 10 CMSI+ FISH FINDER CHO | None |
| XPLORE 9 CMSI+ FISH FINDER | None |
| XPLORE 9 CMSI+ FISH FINDER CHO | None |
| APEX Models | |
| APEX 19 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER | None |
| APEX 19 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER CHO | None |
| APEX 16 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER | None |
| APEX 16 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER CHO | None |
| APEX 13 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER | None |
| APEX 13 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER CHO | None |
| SOLIX Models | |
| SOLIX 15 MEGA SI+ G3 | None |
| SOLIX 15 MEGA SI+ G3 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 15 MEGA SI+ G2 | None |
| SOLIX 15 MEGA DI+ G2 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS* | None |
| SOLIX 12 MEGA SI+ G3 | None |
| SOLIX 12 MEGA SI+ G3 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 12 MEGA SI+ G2 | None |
| SOLIX 12 MEGA DI+ G2 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS* | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G3 | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G3 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G2 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G2 | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA DI+ G2 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS* | None |
| HELIX Models | |
| HELIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 15 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G4N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G4N CHO* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX Model | |
| HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G4N | MKR-MDI-2-adapter |
| HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G4N | MKR-MDI-2-adapter |
| HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G4 | MKR-MDI-2-adapter |
| HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G4 | MKR-MDI-2-adapter |
| HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G3N | MKR-MDI-2-adapter |
| HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3N | MKR-MDI-2-adapter |
| HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G3 | MKR-MDI-2-adapter |
| HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3 | MKR-MDI-2-adapter |
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*SOFTWARE NOTE: Humminbird units need to be running the latest software update to view sonar from Built-In MEGA Imaging motors: | |
Dual Spectrum Chirp (DSC)
CHIRP stands for “Compressed High Intensity Radar Pulse.” That’s a fancy way of saying it can show you fish that other forms of 2D sonar can’t. How’s that? CHIRP scans the water for fish similar to the way the seek function on your truck’s radio scans the airwaves for FM stations. By covering a wide range of frequencies, CHIRP produces more accurate, more detailed returns of fish, structure and the bottom. NOTE: Universal Sonar 2 Legacy 2D Sonar.
CHIRP Sonar Video
- NOTE: Additional Adapter Cables may need to be purchased, please see below compatibility and purchase options:
Humminbird Dual Spectrum CHIRP (DSC) Compatibility
Humminbird Units Compatible with Dual Spectrum CHIRP (DSC) | |
| Fish Finder Model | Required Adapter Cable |
| XPLORE Models | |
| XPLORE 12 CMSI+ FISH FINDER | None |
| XPLORE 12 CMSI+ FISH FINDER CHO | None |
| XPLORE 10 CMSI+ FISH FINDER | None |
| XPLORE 10 CMSI+ FISH FINDER CHO | None |
| XPLORE 9 CMSI+ FISH FINDER | None |
| XPLORE 9 CMSI+ FISH FINDER CHO | None |
| APEX Models | |
| APEX 19 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER | None |
| APEX 19 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER CHO | None |
| APEX 16 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER | None |
| APEX 16 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER CHO | None |
| APEX 13 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER | None |
| APEX 13 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER CHO | None |
| SOLIX Models | |
| SOLIX 15 MEGA SI+ G3 | None |
| SOLIX 15 MEGA SI+ G3 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 15 MEGA SI+ G2 | None |
| SOLIX 15 MEGA DI+ G2 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS* | None |
| SOLIX 12 MEGA SI+ G3 | None |
| SOLIX 12 MEGA SI+ G3 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 12 MEGA SI+ G2 | None |
| SOLIX 12 MEGA DI+ G2 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS* | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G3 | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G3 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G2 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA SI+ G2 | None |
| SOLIX 10 MEGA DI+ G2 CHO | None |
| SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS* | None |
| HELIX Models | |
| HELIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 15 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G2N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N CHO | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G4N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G4N CHO* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
| HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3N* | MKR-MI-1 adapter |
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*SOFTWARE NOTE: Humminbird units need to be running the latest software update to view sonar from Built-In MEGA Imaging motors: | |
Garmin Unit Dual Spectrum CHIRP (DSC) Compatibility
NOTE: Additional Adapter Cables may need to be purchased, please see below compatibility and purchase options:
| Garmin Fish Finder Model | Required Adapter Cable |
| Select Echo Models with 4-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-12 – Garmin 4-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Select EchoMAP Models with 4-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-12 – Garmin 4-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Select EchoMAP CHIRP Striker Models with 4-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-12 – Garmin 4-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Select Striker Plus Models with 4-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-12 – Garmin 4-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Select Striker Vivid models with 4-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-12 – Garmin 4-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Connects select Garmin 4-Pin transducer port models | MKR-DSC-12 – Garmin 4-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Garmin Fish Finder Model | Required Adapter Cable |
| Select EchoMAP Models with 8-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-14 – Garmin 8-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Select EchoMAP CHIRP Models with 8-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-14 – Garmin 8-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Select EchoMAP Ultra Models with 8-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-14 – Garmin 8-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Select GPSMAP models with 8-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-14 – Garmin 8-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Connects select Garmin 8-Pin transducer port models | MKR-DSC-14 – Garmin 8-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Note: Select Garmin head units also require Garmin 8-pin Transducer to 12-pin Sounder Adapter Cable with XID - Garmin part number 010-12122-10, sold separately | |
Lowrance Unit Dual Spectrum CHIRP (DSC) Compatibility
NOTE: Additional Adapter Cables may need to be purchased, please see below compatibility and purchase options:
| Lowrance Fish Finder Model | Required Adapter Cable |
| Select HDS Models with 7-pin Configurations | MKR-DSC-10 – Lowrance 7-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Select Hook models with 7-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-10 – Lowrance 7-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Select Lowrance 7-Pin Transducer Port Model | MKR-DSC-10 – Lowrance 7-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Lowrance Fish Finder Model | Required Adapter Cable |
| Select Hook 2 Models with 8-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-15 – Lowrance 8-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Select Hook Reveal Models with 8-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-15 – Lowrance 8-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Connects select Lowrance 8-Pin Triple Shot transducer port models | MKR-DSC-15 – Lowrance 8-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Lowrance Fish Finder Model | Required Adapter Cable |
| Select HDS Live Models with 9-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-16 – Lowrance 9-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Select Elite FS Models with 9-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-16 – Lowrance 9-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Select Elite Ti models with 9-pin configurations | MKR-DSC-16 – Lowrance 9-Pin Adapter Cable |
| Connects select Lowrance 9-Pin Total Scan transducer port models | MKR-DSC-16 – Lowrance 9-Pin Adapter Cable |
Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
A Universal Sonar 2 adapter plug will allow you to quickly and conveniently connect and disconnect your motor from your fish finder. Shielded cable connections virtually eliminate the possibility of sonar interference and are waterproof for extra dependability. Universal Sonar 2’s state-of-the-art, integrated and protected transducer is built into the lower unit of the motor and all wiring runs inside the indestructible composite shaft - out of sight and out of harm’s way. No clamps. No ties. No exposed wires or connections. You get optimal sonar performance to help you find fish.
Humminbird Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
NOTE: Additional Adapter Cables may need to be purchased, please see below compatibility and purchase options:
Click the drop down arrow next to the Humminbird Series or Unit you are looking for compatibility.
APEX Series Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
| APEX Series Model | Adaptor Cable Needed |
| APEX 19 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER | MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| APEX 19 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER CHO | MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| APEX 16 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER | MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| APEX 16 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER CHO | MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| APEX 13 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER | MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| APEX 13 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER CHO | MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
APEX Transducer Port
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MKR-US2 13 Adapter Cable
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SOLIX Series Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
XPLORE Series Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
| XPLORE Model | Adaptor Cable Needed |
| XPLORE 12 CMSI+ FISH FINDER | MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| XPLORE 12 CMSI+ FISH FINDER CHO | MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| XPLORE 10 CMSI+ FISH FINDER | MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| XPLORE 10 CMSI+ FISH FINDER CHO | MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| XPLORE 9 CMSI+ FISH FINDER | MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| XPLORE 9 CMSI+ FISH FINDER CHO | MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
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XPLORE Transducer Port
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MKR-US2 13 Adapter Cable
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HELIX 15-8 Series Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
HELIX 7 and 5 Series Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
ONIX Series Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
| ONIX 10 Models |
Adaptor Cable Needed |
| ONIX 10 ci SI NT combo |
MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| ONIX 10 ci NT combo |
MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| ONIX 10 ci SI Combo |
MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| ONIX 10ci Combo |
MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| ONIX 8 Models |
Adaptor Cable Needed |
| ONIX 8 ci SI NT combo |
MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| ONIX 8 ci NT combo |
MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| ONIX 8 ci SI Combo |
MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
| ONIX 8ci Combo |
MKR-US2 13 Click here for purchase options |
1100, 900, 800, and 700 Series Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
600, 500,300, and PiranhaMAX Series Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
Garmin Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
NOTE: Additional Adapter Cables may need to be purchased, please see below compatibility and purchase options:
Click the drop down arrow next to the Garmin Series or Unit you are looking for compatibility.
Garmin Striker Series Compatibility with Universal Sonar 2 (US2)
Closed
| Garmin Striker Series Model | Required Adaptor Cable |
Striker 4 |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
Striker 4cv |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| Striker 5cv | MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| Striker 7cv | MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| Striker PLUS 4 | MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
Striker PLUS 4cv |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
Striker PLUS 5cv |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| Striker 7cv | MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
Striker PLUS 7sv |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
Striker PLUS 9sv |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
Striker VIVID 4cv |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
Striker VIVID 5cv |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
Striker VIVID 7cv |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| Striker VIVID 7sv | MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| Striker VIVID 9sv | MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
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MKR-US2-12
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Garmin echoMap Series Compatibility with Universal Sonar 2 (US2)
Garmin GPSMAP Series
Garmin echo Series Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
| Garmin echo Series Model |
Required Adaptor Cable |
| echo 551dv |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| echo 551c |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| echo 550 |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| echo 501c |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| echo 500c |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| echo 301dv |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| echo 300c |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| echo 201dv |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| echo 201 |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| echo 151dv |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| echo 151 |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| echo 101 |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| echo 100 |
MKR-US2-12 Click here for purchase options |
| NOTE: *Also requires Garmin 8-pin Transducer to 12-pin Sounder Adapter Cable with XID Garmin part number: 010-12122-10 | |
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MKR-US2-12
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Garmin Fish Finder Series Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
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Garmin Fish Finder Series Model |
Required Adaptor Cable |
| Fishfinder 80‡ |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 90‡ |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 100‡ |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 120‡ |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 140‡ |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 160 |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 160C |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 240 |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 250 |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 250C |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 300C |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 320C |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 340C |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| Fishfinder 400C |
MKR-US2-1 Click here for purchase options |
| NOTE: ‡Also requires Garmin power/data cable, part number 010-10145-00, sold separately | |
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MKR-US2-1 
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Lowrance Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
NOTE: Additional Adapter Cables may need to be purchased, please see below compatibility and purchase options:
Click the drop down arrow next to the Lowrance Series or Unit you are looking for compatibility.
LOWRANCE HOOK SERIES
Model and US2 Cables Needed |
Hook 3x MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
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Hook 4
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Hook 5
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Hook 7
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Hook 9
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MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
LOWRANCE HOOK 2 SERIES
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Model and US2 Cables Needed |
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Hook 2 4X*
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Hook 2 5X***
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Hook 2 5***
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Hook 2 7X***
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Hook 2 7***
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Hook 2 9***
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Hook 2 12***
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*Also requires Lowrance adapter cable part number 000-14070-001
***Can also use a MKR-US2-10 along with a Lowrance adapter cable part number 000-14068-001 Needed
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MKR-US2-10 MKR-US2-15
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LOWRANCE REVEAL SERIES
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Model and US2 Cable Needed |
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Hook Reveal 5X*** |
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Hook Reveal 5*** |
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Hook Reveal 7X*** |
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Hook Reveal 7*** |
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Hook Reveal 9*** |
| ***Can also use a MKR-US2-10 along with a Lowrance adapter cable part number 000-14068-001 |
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MKR-US2-15
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LOWRANCE HDS SERIES
Model and US2 Cables Needed
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HDS Carbon 7
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HDS Carbon 9
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HDS Carbon 12
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HDS Carbon 16
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HDS-16 Live* |
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HDS-12 Live*
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HDS-9 Live*
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HDS-7 Live*
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HDS-12 Gen 3
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HDS-12 Gen 2 Touch
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HDS-12 Gen 2
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HDS-12
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HDS-10
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HDS-9 Gen 3
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HDS-9 Gen 2 Touch
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HDS-9 Gen 2
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HDS-9
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HDS-8
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HDS-7 Gen 3
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HDS-7 Gen 2 Touch
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HDS-7 Gen 2
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HDS-5X
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HDS-5
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| *Can also use an MKR-US2-10 along with a Lowrance adapter cable part number 000-13313-001 |
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MKR-US2-10 MKR-US2-16
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LOWRANCE ELITE SERIES
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Model and US2 Cables Needed |
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Elite FS 7*
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Elite FS 9*
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Elite-7 Ti²*
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Elite-9 Ti²*
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Elite-12 Ti²*
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Elite-5 Ti*
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Elite-7 Ti*
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Elite-9 Ti*
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Elite-12 Ti*
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Elite-5X MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
Elite-5 MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
Elite-4X MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
Elite-4 MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
| *Can also use an MKR-US2-10 along with a Lowrance adapter cable part number 000-13313-001 |
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MKR-US2-16
MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
LOWRANCE MARK SERIES
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Model and US2 Cables Needed |
| Mark-5X PRO MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
| Mark-5X MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
| Mark-4 MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
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MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) Item #1852069 Unfortunately this cable is obsolete you can use the item number to search through other sources. |
LOWRANCE LCX SERIES
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Model and US2 Cables Needed: |
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LCX-113C |
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LCX-112C |
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LCX-111C |
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LCX-110C |
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LCX-38C |
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LCX-37C |
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LCX-28C |
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LCX-27C |
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LCX-26C |
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LCX-25C |
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LCX-17M |
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LCX-20C |
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MKR-US2-10 |
LOWRANCE LMS SERIES
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Model and US2 Cables Needed: |
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LMS-527C |
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LMS-525C |
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LMS-522C |
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LMS-520C |
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LMS-480 DF |
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LMS-489 |
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LMS-339C |
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LMS-337 |
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LMS-335C DF |
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LMS-334C |
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LMS-332C |
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LMS-330C |
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MKR-US2-10 |
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LOWRANCE M SERIES
Model and US2 Cable Needed |
M-68i MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
M-68C MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
M-56i MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
M-56 MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
M-52i MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
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MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) Item #1852069 Unfortunately this cable is obsolete you can use the item number to search through other sources. |
LOWRANCE X SERIES
Model and US2 Cable Needed |
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X-515C
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X-510C
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X-136 DF
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X-135
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X-126 DF
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X-125
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X-107C DF
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X-105C DF
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X-102C
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X-100C
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X-59 DF
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X-52
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X-96 MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
X-86DS MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
X-67C MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
X-50DS MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
X-47EX MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
X-47 MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
X-4 Pro MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
X-4 MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
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MKR-US2-10 MKR-US2-9 (Obsolete) |
Changing Built-In Sonar and Transducer Options
- In most cases it is not cost effective to add or change the Built-In Sonar and Transducer Technologies in Trolling Motors. Any alterations to Built-In Sonar and Transducers need to be completed through an Authorized Service Provider to maintain the Motor Warranty.
- Riptide Saltwater Motors do not come with Built-In Transducers regardless of color scheme of the Motor, however Non-Auto Stow/Deploy/Trim Motor may be able to attach an External Transducer to the Low Unit.
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