This guide is designed to help you identify compatibility between your Humminbird products and the technologies available on Minn Kota trolling motors. It covers built-in transducer support and outlines integration options for Humminbird units, including trolling motor control and GPS Navigation capabilities.
JUMP TO: Built-In Advanced GPS Navigation Compatibility | Built-In i-Pilot Link Compatibility | Built-In MEGA Down and MEGA Side Imaging Compatibility | Built-In Dual Spectrum CHIRP (DSC) Compatibility | Built-In Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility | What Comes in the Box for Minn Kota Trolling Motors?
Advanced GPS Navigation Compatibility
- Click here to view Humminbird Units compatible with Advanced GPS
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What is Advanced GPS navigation?
- Advanced GPS Navigation is Minn Kota’s latest and most comprehensive GPS-based control system for trolling motors. It replaces the older i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link technologies, combining their best features with new capabilities for even greater precision and integration.
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Can I add Advanced GPS Navigation to my motor?
- No, Unfortunately there is not an upgrade kit to add Advanced GPS Navigation to motors that are no preinstalled with it.
i-Pilot Link Compatibility
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What is i-Pilot Link
- i-Pilot Link is Minn Kota’s advanced GPS trolling motor system that connects directly with Humminbird fish finders, giving anglers powerful control and automation features right from their remote or fish finder screen.
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Is i-Pilot the same as i-Pilot Link?
- No, i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link are not the same, i-Pilot Link includes the following features are not included with i-Pilot.
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Direct integration with Humminbird fish finders
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Control your motor from the Humminbird screen
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Store more Spot-Lock positions (up to 2,500 vs. 16)
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Save more iTracks (up to 66 vs. 16)
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Advanced features like:
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Contour Follow (navigate along depth contours)
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Circle Mode (orbit a location)
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Contour Offset (follow a set distance from a depth line)
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Can I add i-Pilot Link to my motor?
- i-Pilot Link can be added to motors dependent on the model of motor and the generation.
- Click here to view Upgrade Kit Compatibility Guide
- No, i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link are not the same, i-Pilot Link includes the following features are not included with i-Pilot.
Built-In MEGA Down and MEGA Side Imaging Compatibility
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What is MEGA Imaging?
- MEGA Down Imaging (MDI) uses a razor thin, high-frequency beam to create picture-like images of structure, vegetation and fish.
- Click here for a video on MEGA Down Imaging (MDI)
- Note: Humminbird MEGA Down Imaging and MEGA Side Imaging products will not have advanced sonar features if used with a US2 motor. It will only provide traditional 2D sonar, not CHIRP 2D sonar, Side Imaging nor Down Imaging.
- MEGA Side Imaging (MDI) Gain a 180 degrees side-to-side perspective on the world below the surface with remarkable Humminbird® Side Imaging
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Can I add Built-in MEGA Down or MEGA Side Imaging to my trolling motor lower unit?
- In many cases is it not cost effective to add Built-In MEGA imaging to a lower unit, however you can consult with a Minn Kota Authorized Service Provider for cost and options.
- You can also view the wide variety Humminbird External Transducers by clicking here.
- MEGA Down Imaging (MDI) uses a razor thin, high-frequency beam to create picture-like images of structure, vegetation and fish.
Built-In Dual Spectrum CHIRP (DSC) Compatibility
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What is Dual Spectrum CHIRP (DSC)?
- Dual Spectrum CHIRP gives you full spectrum capability, plus the power to select your own start and end frequencies.
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Can I add Built-In Dual Spectrum CHIRP (DSC) to my trolling motor lower unit?
- In many cases is it not cost effective to add Dual Spectrum CHIRP (DSC) to a lower unit, however you can consult with a Minn Kota Authorized Service Provider for cost and options.
- You can also view the wide variety Humminbird External Transducers by clicking here.
Built-In Universal Sonar 2 (US2) Compatibility
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What is Universal Sonar (US2) ?
- 2D integrated and protected transducer is built into the lower unit of the motor and all wiring runs inside the indestructible composite shaft
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Can I add Built-In Universal Sonar 2 (US2) to my trolling motor lower unit?
- In many cases is it not cost effective to add Universal Sonar 2 (US2) to a lower unit, however you can consult with a Minn Kota Authorized Service Provider for cost and options.
- You can also view the wide variety Humminbird External Transducers by clicking here.
What Comes in the Box for Minn Kota Trolling Motors?
- When connecting your Humminbird Unit to a Minn Kota Trolling Motor there may be additional adaptor cables or accessories needed depending on your set up.
- Click here to view what cables, remotes, and accessories come with your motor
