Humminbird APEX 13 VX MSI+ Chartplotter Bundle w/Transducer

It's the complete bundle. The Humminbird APEX 13 VX MSI+ Chartplotter/Fishfinder is the complete bundle version of the APEX 13 - chartplotter head unit, transom-mount MEGA SI+ transducer, and premium LakeMaster and CoastMaster VX maps all included in one box. For owners building a new helm electronics suite who want a ready-to-fish bundle vs sourcing the chartplotter and transducer separately, the VX bundle eliminates the multi-line-item purchase exercise and ensures everything is compatible out of the box.

What you get in the VX bundle - vs the head-unit-only version. Three components: (1) APEX 13 MSI+ chartplotter head unit (13.3-inch Full HD touchscreen, Cross Touch interface, all the sonar processing capability), (2) transom-mount MEGA SI+ sonar transducer (the actual sonar sensor that mounts on the boat's transom and feeds MEGA Side Imaging+, MEGA Down Imaging+, and Dual Spectrum CHIRP data to the chartplotter), and (3) preloaded VX maps with LakeMaster and CoastMaster cartography (13,000+ lakes plus U.S. and Canada coastal waters at premium detail level). You'll save money vs the head-unit-only APEX 13 MSI+ which doesn't include the transducer or VX maps - you'd need to add both separately. The VX bundle pricing typically saves several hundred dollars vs buying the components a la carte.

13.3-inch Full HD display. It's a 13.3-inch diagonal Full HD LCD at 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution - sharper than competing chartplotters in this size class. Full HD resolution matters specifically for sonar imaging detail - MEGA Imaging returns show photographic-quality bottom structure detail that requires the pixel density to fully appreciate. Sunlight-readable for fishing in direct sun, with bright backlight for any lighting condition. Cross Touch interface lets you operate by touchscreen OR soft keys on the bezel - touchscreen for fast navigation in dry conditions, soft keys for heavy chop, wet hands, fishing gloves, and any situation where touchscreen accuracy degrades.

MEGA Side Imaging+ - 250 ft each side. The MEGA SI+ transducer (included) delivers MEGA Side Imaging+ sonar with 250-foot range to each side of the boat - significantly more reach than the 200-foot range of original MEGA Side Imaging. Side scanning shows you what's off to the sides of the boat as you move - find brush piles, isolated rock structure, baitfish schools, and bottom transitions without having to drive directly over them. MEGA frequency delivers higher detail than original Side Imaging frequencies, and the MEGA+ (Plus) version delivers 20 percent more detail than the standard MEGA Side Imaging through improved signal processing.

MEGA Down Imaging+ - 250 ft depth. Down-scanning sonar to 250 feet depth with the MEGA SI+ transducer. Down Imaging shows you what's directly beneath the boat in photographic-quality detail - bottom composition, structure, isolated fish, baitfish schools. MEGA Down Imaging+ at 250 ft handles most freshwater applications and inshore saltwater (bay fishing, inshore stripers, snook). For deeper offshore work, add a 2 kW CHIRP transducer through the dedicated CHIRP port.

Dual Spectrum CHIRP built in. Beyond MEGA Imaging, the chartplotter includes built-in Dual Spectrum CHIRP - traditional 2D sonar with fish arches, thermoclines, and bottom hardness detail. CHIRP uses a range of frequencies (vs single-frequency fixed sonar) for better target separation. Dual Spectrum lets you run high-frequency CHIRP for detailed shallow imaging OR low-frequency CHIRP for deep water, or both simultaneously in split-screen. The included MEGA SI+ transducer handles the CHIRP frequencies in addition to MEGA Imaging - one transducer, three sonar views.

Dedicated 2 kW 2D CHIRP sonar port. For serious deep-water applications, the chartplotter includes a dedicated sonar port rated for accessory 2 kW CHIRP transducers - enough power to push CHIRP sonar to 5000+ feet depth with the right transducer. Useful for offshore tuna, deep-water walleye on the Great Lakes, deep structure crappie. Integrated transducer ID provides fast install of Airmar transducers - the chartplotter auto-detects the transducer specs and configures accordingly.

VX Maps - what they cover. The VX bundle includes preloaded LakeMaster and CoastMaster VX premium maps - 13,000+ U.S. and Canada lakes plus full U.S. and Canada coastal waters. Features: 1-foot contour lines for precise depth navigation, depth highlights (color-coded shallow areas for safety), shallow water indicators (visual warnings for skinny water), navigation aids (buoys, day markers, channels), and detailed shoreline mapping. The VX maps are the premium tier of Humminbird's cartography - more detail and more lakes than the standard basemaps included with the head-unit-only version. For most fishing applications in North American waters, the VX maps eliminate the need for additional chart card purchases.

Integrated transducer ID for Airmar transducers. When you connect an Airmar-branded transducer to the chartplotter, the chartplotter auto-detects the transducer specifications and configures the sonar settings automatically - no manual selection of transducer type, frequency, or depth ranges. Saves significant time during install and ensures correct configuration. Airmar is the OEM supplier for most marine transducers including Humminbird-branded transducers - the integrated ID makes the chartplotter friendly to a wide range of compatible aftermarket transducers.

MEGA Live and MEGA 360 ready. The chartplotter supports both MEGA Live Imaging (live-scanning sonar for real-time fish behavior) and MEGA 360 Imaging (full 360-degree sonar sweeps up to 125 feet). Both require their own dedicated transducers (sold separately). You'll save a head-unit upgrade later. For owners planning to add live-scanning sonar later, the chartplotter's ready - no head unit upgrade needed when you add the MEGA Live or MEGA 360 transducer.

One-Boat Network ecosystem. The APEX 13 integrates with Humminbird's One-Boat Network - the ecosystem that ties together Humminbird electronics with compatible sister-brand trolling motors and downriggers. Unified control means: control your trolling motor's Spot-Lock and AutoPilot from the chartplotter touchscreen, automatic depth-tracking with compatible downriggers (the downriggers automatically adjust depth to track a contour line you set on the chartplotter), shared waypoints and routes across all networked gear. For owners running a full sister-brand ecosystem, One-Boat Network is meaningful integration that consolidates control onto the chartplotter.

NMEA 2000, HDMI, WiFi, Bluetooth. Full networking and connectivity: NMEA 2000 for engine data and standard marine sensors, HDMI input (display camera or thermal imaging feeds on the chartplotter), HDMI output (mirror the chartplotter to a second screen), WiFi (software updates, chart updates via smartphone app), and Bluetooth (hands-free phone integration). The connectivity matters for owners building integrated marine electronics suites with non-Humminbird components.

Dual-core processor. The chartplotter uses a dual-core processor - smooth multi-pane display with multiple sonar feeds plus charts plus networking data simultaneously. Fast chart panning and zooming. Instant menu response. Headroom to handle MEGA Live and MEGA 360 sonar feeds without performance issues as you expand the system.

Install overview. You'll plan for 4-8 hours for an experienced installer for the complete bundle install: (1) flush-mount the chartplotter at the helm (cutout approximately 12 inches wide x 9 inches tall, 3-4 inches rear clearance), (2) wire the chartplotter to your 12V system with dedicated 10 AWG marine-grade tinned cable and a 10-15A breaker, (3) mount the transom-mount transducer on the boat's transom per the included installation instructions (typical mounting bracket and hardware included with the transducer), (4) route the transducer cable to the chartplotter helm location, (5) connect the chartplotter to your NMEA 2000 network if applicable, (6) power up and run the initial setup wizard. For boats with bow-mount trolling-motor setups where you'd prefer the transducer on the trolling motor instead of the transom, swap the included transom transducer for a trolling-motor-mount MEGA SI+ transducer (sold separately - keep the included transom transducer as a backup or sell it).