Minn Kota and Humminbird: new X Series fish finders and trolling motors

The wait is over. On 6 October, Minn Kota revealed the next step in its partnership with Humminbird: a fishing system bringing fish finders, mapping, trolling motors and shallow-water anchors together under the Minn Kota brand. Humminbird’s technology continues as Humminbird Imaging.

For anyone fishing from a boat, the idea is easy to picture: find a promising spot on screen, move into position and hold there with fewer controls to juggle. Official source

Meet X Series

The range offers 7-, 9-, 10-, 12- and 16-inch model classes powered by Humminbird Imaging. The largest X16 CMSI+ has a 15.6-inch Full HD display with a 1920 × 1080 resolution. Touchscreen and keypad controls work together, while sonar and connectivity options depend on the configuration. Official source

View the models at Genesis Fishing: Minn Kota X7 · Minn Kota X9 · Minn Kota X10 · Minn Kota X12 · Minn Kota X16

What changes on the water?

Draw & Navigate lets you draw a route on a compatible screen and have the connected trolling motor follow it.

Intelligent Depth Control monitors depth changes and warns of shallow water. With compatible equipment and the appropriate setup, it can engage Spot-Lock and deploy shallow-water anchors.

Wireless communication between compatible fish finders and trolling motors is another key part of the system. Compatible XPLORE, APEX and SOLIX G3 units, together with 2024-or-newer motors featuring Advanced GPS Navigation, have an update path. The exact hardware and software combination needs checking. Official source

New trolling motors: Ultrex and the next generation

The announcement also introduces new generations of Ultrex, Ulterra, Terrova, Riptide Terrova, Riptide Instinct, PowerDrive and Riptide PowerDrive. The available features depend on the exact motor and configuration.

The updated Ultrex offers brushed and QUEST brushless versions, with 45-, 52- and 60-inch shaft options. Minn Kota claims up to 50% tighter Spot-Lock positioning compared with previous Minn Kota models. This is a manufacturer claim, not our own test result. Ultrex: official model information

Planned for early 2027: the new Terrova QUEST and Riptide Terrova QUEST. This is the announced launch plan, not confirmation of current stock or delivery in Bulgaria. Official announcement

Already own a Humminbird?

Existing equipment will continue to receive support within its published model requirements. XPLORE, APEX and SOLIX G3 are among the families eligible for new system features through software updates. The brand transition itself does not mean you need to replace a working fish finder. Official source

XPLORE software version 7.400 was released on 6 October. Before updating, note that version 6.120 is required first, installation restores default settings, and settings from older software cannot be imported. Check the official instructions for connected accessory requirements too. Official source

What comes next?

Expansion planned from early 2027 includes A Series, the new Terrova QUEST and Riptide Terrova QUEST, Minn Kota Live Sonar and Minn Kota 360 Imaging. Official source

Bulgarian pricing, delivery dates and specific configurations need separate confirmation. If you are considering an upgrade, contact Genesis Fishing with your fish finder and trolling motor models. That is the starting point for choosing a suitable setup.