Humminbird APEX® 16 MSI+ Chartplotter
Humminbird APEX® 16 MSI+ Chartplotter — Product description
Imagine gliding across the water, your boat humming softly as the sun rises, and suddenly, the screen lights up with crystal-clear images of fish schools darting around submerged structures. That's the everyday reality with the Humminbird APEX 16 MSI+ chartplotter. This powerhouse redefines what serious anglers expect from marine electronics, blending razor-sharp visuals with sonar tech that uncovers the underwater world like never before. Whether you're chasing trophy bass in shallow lakes or hunting walleye in deep reservoirs, its advanced capabilities turn guesswork into precision strikes.
Stunning Visuals That Bring the Depths to Life
The heart of this unit is its expansive 16-inch Full HD display, boasting a 1920 x 1080 resolution that delivers pinpoint clarity even in bright sunlight. No more squinting at fuzzy returns—every arch, thermocline, and bottom contour pops with lifelike detail. The Cross Touch interface gives you flexibility: swipe and pinch on the touchscreen for intuitive zooming, or rely on responsive soft keys for gloved hands or rough seas. Customize your view with split-screen layouts, overlaying sonar, charts, and live feeds exactly how you prefer, making long days on the water feel effortless.
Revolutionary Sonar for Unmatched Fish-Finding Power
At its core, MEGA Imaging+ pushes boundaries with side imaging that stretches up to 200 feet on each side and down imaging to similar depths, offering 20% more detail than previous generations. Spot suspended crappie hugging weed edges or pinpoint boulders where pike ambush prey. Dual Spectrum CHIRP sweeps wide frequencies for superior target separation, revealing fish from baitfish to monsters amid clutter. Add MEGA Live for real-time motion, watching structure and fish move as you idle—perfect for dialing in presentations on the fly.
A dedicated channel supports high-power 2D CHIRP transducers up to 2kW, while MEGA 360° wraps 360-degree coverage around your boat up to 125 feet, ideal for stationary jigging or trolling setups. These aren't just specs; they're tools that consistently put rods in bending positions by revealing what traditional sonar misses.
Smart Mapping and Navigation That Keeps You Ahead
Built-in GPS pairs with Humminbird's enhanced basemap, charting over 10,000 lakes and coastal U.S. waters with depth contours, hazards, marinas, and more. Drop precise waypoints on honey holes, then follow accurate tracks home. AutoChart Live lets you build custom maps on the water, capturing contours, hardness, and vegetation—eight hours standard, expandable with SD cards. Upgrade to premium charts for even richer detail, ensuring you're never navigating blind or wasting time in unproductive zones.
Seamless Connectivity for a Fully Integrated Rig
Dual Ethernet ports let you network multiple units without hubs, sharing sonar, charts, and control across your setup. HDMI in/out mirrors feeds to big screens or pulls in camera views for 360° awareness. NMEA 2000 pulls engine data, weather, and more, while Bluetooth handles wireless updates, notifications, and control of anchors or downriggers. WiFi keeps software current effortlessly. The One-Boat Network shines here, syncing with trolling motors for spot-lock precision and downriggers for automated depth control—streamlining your entire operation.
Real-World Tips to Elevate Your Fishing Game
- Fine-tune sensitivity: Start mid-range and adjust based on water clarity—boost for murky lakes, dial back in gin-clear shallows to cut noise.
- Layer views: Combine MEGA Side with CHIRP 2D for context; add Live when structure fishing to time your casts perfectly.
- Network smart: Pair with precision trolling motors to hover over waypoints, letting sonar do the heavy lifting while you fish.
- Maintenance matters: Rinse the unit after saltwater trips and update firmware seasonally for peak performance.
- Experiment with angles: Tilt the transom transducer slightly for optimal side/down coverage in varied hull designs.
Backed by a solid two-year warranty, this chartplotter isn't just gear—it's a game-changer that respects your time, skill, and passion for the hunt. Anglers who invest here report more limits, bigger fish, and fewer skunks, proving its worth trip after trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the MEGA Imaging+ on the APEX 16 MSI+ stand out from standard side imaging?
MEGA Imaging+ uses ultra-high frequencies for 20% more detail and extends coverage up to 200 feet side-to-side or down, revealing fine structures like individual branches that basic imaging blurs.
How does the Cross Touch interface improve usability on the water?
It combines a responsive touchscreen with physical soft keys, allowing glove-friendly control in wet conditions or when your hands are busy with rods.
Can I create my own custom maps with this chartplotter?
Yes, AutoChart Live records depth, hardness, and vegetation in real-time as you boat along, with eight hours built-in and expandable storage for unlimited mapping.
What networking options does the APEX 16 MSI+ support for boat integration?
Dual Ethernet, NMEA 2000, HDMI in/out, Bluetooth, and WiFi enable sharing data with trolling motors, downriggers, cameras, and engine systems seamlessly.
Is the display suitable for daytime fishing in direct sunlight?
Absolutely—the 16-inch Full HD LCD is brilliantly bright with high contrast, ensuring sonar details and charts remain visible even under harsh overhead light.
Does it include a transducer, and what type?
It comes with a transom-mount transducer optimized for MEGA Side/Down Imaging and CHIRP, ready for immediate deployment.
How does Dual Spectrum CHIRP benefit anglers?
It scans wide-to-narrow frequency bands simultaneously, providing detailed fish arches and bottom profiles with excellent separation in varied conditions.
The APEX 16 MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTER provides the clearest sonar imaging on the sharpest multi-function display that anglers have ever seen. Industry-leading MEGA Imaging+ and Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar come standard, with even more performance from a dedicated sonar channel for accessory 2D CHIRP transducers up to 2 Kilowatt. See it all clearly with a 15.6 Inch Full-HD touchscreen that provides a customized display of information from advanced network options like NMEA 2000 (R), HDMI In/Out, WiFi and Bluetooth (R). Add the power of the One-Boat Network ™ to integrate the accuracy of Humminbird GPS charts, unrivaled boat control from Minn Kota (R), and reach new depths with wireless Cannon (R) Optimum ™ downrigger control. The APEX Series is a new kind of MFD that will take you fishing to a new level.
Humminbird 4115001 Attributes
- Maps: Charts Of More Than 10000 Lakes, Plus Coastal Coverage For The Continental U.S.
- Display Size: 16 Inch
- Display Type: Full HD LCD With 1920 X 1080 Pixels Resolution
- Interface: Touchscreen
- Sonar Compatibility: Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Down Imaging+, MEGA Side Imaging+
Humminbird 4115001 Features & Benefits
- 1920 X 1080 Full HD Display
- Cross Touch Interface Allows You To Operate By Touchscreen Or Soft Key Control
- MEGA Live Delivers The Clarity And Detail Of MEGA Imaging In Live-Action, Allowing Anglers To See Fish And Structure In Real-Time
- MEGA Side Imaging+ Extends Out To 200 Feet On Either Side, Plus 20 Percent More Detail Than MEGA Side Imaging
- Extended Depth Down To 200 Feet, Plus 20 Percent More Clarity Than MEGA Down Imaging
- CHIRP Stands For “Compressed High Intensity Radar Pulse”: By Covering A Wide Range Of Frequencies, CHIRP Produces More Accurate, More Detailed Returns Of Fish, Structure And The Bottom
- Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar: By Covering A Wide Range Of Frequencies, CHIRP Produces More Accurate, More Detailed Returns Of Fish, Structure And The Bottom
- MEGA 360 Imaging Sweeps Up To 125’ In Every Direction Around Your Boat To Deliver The Clearest Images Of Structure, The Bottom And Fish, Even While You’re Sitting Still
- Precision GPS Provides An Accurate Position Fix, Meaning More Accurate Waypoints And Boat Positioning For Better Fishing
- Limited 2 Year Warranty
Humminbird 4115001 Installation Instructions
- 532744-1_A APEX Series Installation Guide.pdf
- 532752-1_A APEX IDMK Installation Guide.pdf
- 532793-1EN_B APEX SOLIX G3 Operations Manual.pdf
- 532549-3EN_A APEX SOLIX Quick Start Guide.pdf
- 532508-4_B XM T Fixed Transom Transducer Installation Guide.pdf
Humminbird 4115001 Warranties
APEX® 16 MSI+ Chartplotter
The APEX 16 MSI+ CHARTPLOTTER provides the clearest sonar imaging on the sharpest multi-function display that that anglers have ever seen. Industry-leading MEGA Imaging+ and Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar come standard, with even more performance from a dedicated sonar channel for accessory 2D CHIRP transducers up to 2kW. See it all clearly with a 15.6" Full-HD touchscreen that provides customized display of information from advanced network options like NMEA 2000®, HDMI In/Out, WiFi and Bluetooth®. Add the power of the One-Boat Network™ to integrate the accuracy of Humminbird GPS charts, unrivaled boat control from Minn Kota® and reach new depths with wireless Cannon® downrigger control. The APEX Series is the kind of MFD that will take you fishing to a new level.
Features:
- Full HD Display with Cross Touch® interface: APEX delivers eye-popping detail with a 1920H x 1080V display. See the incredible detail of sonar and chart images that will ensure you never miss a thing. Control it all using the touchscreen or the keypad—it's up to you.
- Customized Experience: Utilize an intuitive user interface and sidebar menu which provide customizable settings and view combinations to make your fishing experience all your own.
- Dual Core Processor: Perform any task with speed and ease, thanks to the ultra-responsive interface and upgraded processing power.
- Industry-leading Humminbird sonar: Equipped with MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+ and Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar to keep you on the fish. MEGA Imaging+ provides views up to 250' under and out to either side of your boat and Dual Spectrum CHIRP shows exceptional 2D sonar with superior target separation and fish clarity.
- Dual Channel CHIRP Sonar: Dual sonar ports offer connection with any Humminbird sonar options, as well as a dedicated port for 2D CHIRP transducers up to 2kW.
- Internal GPS and Humminbird Basemap: Our enhanced basemap provides you with a clear view of underwater terrain and surrounding points of interest so you can fish and navigate with total confidence. Identify buoys, day markers, hazards, marinas, contours, depth markers and much, much more. Includes charts of more than 10,000 lakes, plus coastal coverage for the continental U.S.
- Premium Chart Compatible: Humminbird provides the most complete offering of premium chart options to anglers everywhere. Get a complete view of the world below with optional charts from Humminbird's LakeMaster® and CoastMaster™ products, as well as your choice of compatible Navionics® charts.
- AutoChart Live: Create real-time maps of your fishing spots, with access to patented Humminbird® LakeMaster® features. Map depth contours, bottom hardness and vegetation as you drive your boat. Comes standard with eight (8) hours of built-in recording time and is compatible with AutoChart Zero Line SD cards for virtually-endless AutoChart Live mapping capacity.
- One-Boat Network Compatible: Many Humminbird models seamlessly integrate and communicate with Minn Kota and Cannon products to unlock more features and capabilities for anglers everywhere. Make the more of your time on the water with the exclusive boat control and fish-catching features of the One-Boat Network.
- Dual Ethernet Ports: Build a powerful, professional-grade fishing system with dual Ethernet ports on APEX chartplotters. Easily network products without the need for an external network hub, allowing the connection of multiple control heads and Ethernet accessories like Minn Kota i-Pilot Link and Humminbird CHIRP Radar.
- HMDI Compatible: See it all with independent HMDI In and HDMI Out ports on APEX. Connect and view accessory camera and video sources, as well as output to accessory displays for more viewing and rigging options.
- Bluetooth: Take control right from the screen of your Humminbird with wireless communication to compatible Talon and Raptor shallow water anchors, as well as Cannon Optimum downriggers. Additional features include wireless software updates from the Humminbird FishSmart App and display of smart phone notifications on your Humminbird.
- NMEA 2000 networking built-in: Connect an accessory NMEA 2000 network to your control head for even more information; from boat performance to weather and water conditions, make sense of it all with NMEA 2000 networking. Additionally, APEX is compatible with CZone® Contact 6, Contact 6 Plus and digital switching devices.
- Includes control head, transom mount transducer, mounting hardware, power cable, and gimbal mounting bracket.
- Product comes with 2-Year Limited Warranty.
APEX®16 MSI + Chartlotter APEX 16 MSI + CHARTPLOTTER provides the clearest sonar imaging on the clearest multi-function display that anglers have ever seen. Industry-leading MEGA Imaging+ and dual-spectrum...
SKU: NVN-85772
MPN: 411500-1
UPC: 082324055331
Technical specifications
| Brand | Humminbird |
| Model | Humminbird APEX® 16 MSI+ Chartplotter |
| SKU / MFR# | 85772 |
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