• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • FTC Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
Fish Finders Advisor

Fish Finders Advisor

Fishing and fishing equipment advice.

  • Home
  • Best Fish Finders
    • Best Fish Finders Under $300 (Updated for July 2023)
    • Best Ice Fish Finders (Updated for July 2023)
    • Best Kayak Fish Finders (Updated for July 2023)
    • Best Fish Finders Without GPS (Updated for July 2023)
    • Best Fish Finders Without Structure Scanning Sonar (Updated for July 2023)
    • Best Garmin Fish Finders (Updated for July 2023)
    • Best Humminbird Fish Finders (Updated for July 2023)
    • Best Lowrance Fish Finders (Updated for July 2023)
    • Best Side Imaging Fish Finders (Updated for July 2023)
    • Best Down Imaging Fish Finders (Updated for July 2023)
  • How To Catch Fish
  • Fishing Tips

Simrad Cruise 9

May 13, 2020 by admin1 Leave a Comment

Fish Finder

Sonar &
Transducer

Navigation
Features

Networking
Features

Control Unit
Features

Simrad
Cruise 9

Check Price

Sonar:
Standard CHIRP
(83/200)

Transducer:
000-0106-72

GPS:
Internal

Maps: 
C-MAP
US Coastal
Basemaps

N/A

9" Diagonal
800H x 480V
Color
LED Backlight

The Cruise series includes the most basic Simrad fish finder and chartplotter combos. Even the Simrad Cruise 9 unit which is the largest of the series only has basic sonar without SideScan or DownScan, and also offers the minimum of navigation features for inland and offshore. For reference, this is the Simrad part number 000-14997-001, the one that includes the 83/200 transducer and the basic US charts.

Key Features and Specifications

  • Display: 9″ diagonal, 800H x 480V pixel resolution, LED backlight
  • Sonar: Dual-beam CHIRP sonar
  • Transducer: 000-0106-72
  • Frequency and Coverage:
    200 kHz / 22°
    83 kHz / 52°
  • Max. Depth Capability: 1,000 ft. (305 m)
  • Supply Voltage: 10 – 17 VDC
  • Power Output: 500 W (RMS)
  • GPS: Internal
  • Maps: C-MAP US Coastal

Sonar and transducer

To begin with, the Simrad Cruise 9 unit is equipped with basic CHIRP sonar; it does not have and does not support structure scanning sonar such as DownScan or SideScan. Just like the Simrad Cruise 7 that we’ve already covered here it only supports two base frequencies, these being 200 kHz and 83 kHz, or differently put, High CHIRP and Medium CHIRP. The CHIRP intervals are not specified.

The unit does not support the 50 kHz frequency, so it does not offer the possibility to use Low CHIRP. Therefore, if fishing in deeper waters, you will have to rely on the Medium CHIRP mode only.

The included transducer with the Simrad Cruise 9 is the 000-0106-72 skimmer. It’s a small, plastic transducer featuring a transom mount, 20 ft. (6 m) of cable with an 8-pin connector. It also has an internal temperature probe, and the unit shows the temperature reading.

This transducer supports both 83 kHz and 200 kHz sonar channels. It casts two conical beams with a coverage of 52° for the 83 kHz mode, and 22° at 200 kHz. Also, the maximum depth capability of this Simrad fish finder with the included transducer is 1,000 ft. (305 m).

The unit makes available most standard sonar applications. The list includes Bottom Lock, A-Scope, Auto-Range, Noise Rejection, Split-Zoom, Sonar Recording, Fish ID, Fish Alarm, Depth Alarm, and more. However, it does not have a Circular Flasher mode. The unit can record the sonar feed in its memory or on a data microSD card.

Navigation features

As we’ve mentioned above, the Simrad Cruise 9 offers basic navigation features. It does not support VHF radio, AIS data, Radar or Auto-Pilot. It is equipped with an internal GPS receiver that supports WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS for differential position correction. It also has a GPS speed function.

The unit has waypoint creation, route creation, and trail recording functions. Needless to say, it shows the coordinates for each waypoint, the distance between your location and the waypoint, and the bearing. You can record multiple trails which later-on can be converted into routes to which you can add waypoints.

The unit is pre-loaded with the C-MAP US Coastal basemaps. These charts only offer basic detail, but the unit is compatible with charts from Navionics and C-MAP. The unit does not have its own depth contour recording feature, but if equipped with a Navionics+ charts card, it supports the SonarChart feature so you can create your own bathymetric maps.

The TripIntel page is available with the Simrad Cruise units as well. TripIntel offers a graphical representation of your trip on the charts as well as various other trip data such as distance covered, time spent on the water, maximum speed, average speed, and more. It also keeps a historical record of your trips, so you can compare data if necessary.

Control unit features

As its name suggests, the Simrad Cruise 9 features a 9-inch display. It’s a color display with a pixel matrix of 800H x 480V and white LED backlight, offering excellent readability in direct sunlight and from angles of 70° (top,bottom,left,right).

The unit is IPX6 and IPX7 waterproof. This essentially means that it should be able to withstand a powerful water jet, incidental water exposure, and even immersions in freshwater.

The Simrad Cruise 9 is keypad-operated. It does not have touchscreen technology like the Simrad GO XSE 9, for example. It offers buttons for Home quick access, Menu, Exit, MOB, Cursor (Arrow Keys), Zoom (Rotary Knob), Enter, Quick Waypoint Creation, and Power. Its interface is user-friendly offering several pre-defined split pages in vertical or horizontal format. Shortcuts for settings, storage, waypoints, and TripIntel are also available on the unit’s homepage. However, the Cruise units only offer the possibility to work with two applications in split-screen. They don’t have a 3-split or 4-split view.

The Simrad Cruise 9 unit doesn’t have networking features. It does not support NMEA, does not have an Ethernet port, and does not have built-in WiFi or Bluetooth. It only has a microSD card slot which can be loaded with Navionics or C-MAP premium charts, or data transfer.

Last but not least, the unit comes with the standard tilt mount and corner clips. A unit cover and an in-dash mounting kit are not included.

The Pros

  • Dual-beam sonar 83/200 kHz;
  • Medium CHIRP and High CHIRP;
  • Dual-beam skimmer transducer with built-in temperature sensor included;
  • Multiple standard sonar features such as Fish ID, Bottom Lock, Split Zoom, A-Scope, various alarms, Auto Gain, Noise Rejection, etc;
  • Sonar Recording function;
  • Internal GPS (WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS capable);
  • Preloaded with C-MAP US Coastal basemaps;
  • Compatible with Navionics and C-MAP charts;
  • Supports the SonarChart feature from Navionics;
  • TripIntel Lite page;
  • Waypoints, routes, and tracks;
  • MicroSD card slot;
  • Pre-defined split pages for quick access;
  • Easy to install.

The Cons

  • The unit cover is not included;
  • No networking features;
  • No structure scanning sonar.

Summary

The Simrad Cruise 9 is a fish finder and chartplotter that offers basic CHIRP sonar (83/200 kHz), GPS, and basic US coastal charts. It comes with a transom skimmer transducer that supports both frequencies. The unit does not have NMEA, Ethernet, or other networking features. It’s very easy to use, has a very intuitive interface, and it’s keypad operated. Also, since it does not have structure scanning sonar and networking features it is considerably more affordable than a GO XSE 9 unit. In fact, it’s one of the most affordable 9-inch sonar/GPS combos with an included transducer at the moment.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Search

Recent Comments

  • admin1 on Humminbird HELIX 9 CHIRP GPS G4N
  • Evan Howard on Humminbird HELIX 9 CHIRP GPS G4N
  • admin1 on Garmin GT54UHD-TM Transducer
  • Ernest mack Rounsaville on Garmin GT54UHD-TM Transducer
  • James bradbery on Lowrance Hook Reveal 9 TripleShot
  • admin1 on Garmin ECHOMAP Plus 43cv
  • JeremyK on Garmin ECHOMAP Plus 43cv
  • admin1 on Lowrance Hook Reveal 5x SplitShot
  • Sandro on Lowrance Hook Reveal 5x SplitShot
  • Jaini Abdullah on Garmin GPSMAP 743xsv
  • Facebook
  • GitHub
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Categories

Recent Posts

Spinning Reels Vs Baitcasting Reels – Pros and Cons

February 4, 2023 By admin1

How To Catch Fiddler Crabs For Bait

January 8, 2023 By admin1

How To Hook Worms For Fishing

January 4, 2023 By admin1

How To Fish For Wels Catfish – Weather Conditions, Rods, Reels, Lures, Bait

January 3, 2023 By admin1

How To Fish For Barbel – Weather Conditions, Rods, Reels, Lures, Bait

January 2, 2023 By admin1

101 Ice Fishing Tips

December 22, 2022 By admin1

Furuno - Radar Chart Overlay View

Furuno Unveils New Series of Standalone Radar Displays (FR10 and FR12)

November 15, 2022 By admin1

New (2022) LakeMaster Premium Charts

Humminbird – All-New LakeMaster Charts

October 15, 2022 By admin1

How To Fish For Burbot – Weather Conditions, Rods, Reels, Lures, Bait

September 25, 2022 By admin1

How To Fish For Bluegill – Weather Conditions, Rods, Reels, Lures, Bait

September 15, 2022 By admin1

Footer

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FishFindersAdvisor.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Copyright © 2023 · Magazine Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in