Simrad GO9 XSE Chartplotter/Fishfinder w/C-MAP Discover Chart – No Transducer

A dedicated radar port built into the back of the unit means adding radar later doesn’t require a separate network hub or interface box — just run a cable. The Simrad GO9 XSE bundles C-MAP Discover charts for North America with a 9″ multi-touch display, sitting as Simrad’s more compact, radar-ready entry point below the NSS evo3 line.

Key Features

- Dedicated radar port — connects Simrad radar directly without the Ethernet networking hardware the NSS line requires for the same feature.
- C-MAP Discover North America charts preloaded — a different chart ecosystem than Navionics or Raymarine’s LightHouse, worth knowing if you already have C-MAP subscriptions or prefer its coverage style.
- CHIRP, DownScan, SideScan, and ForwardScan sonar built in — ForwardScan reads what’s ahead of the bow with the right transducer, useful in skinny or unfamiliar water.
- 9″ multi-touch widescreen — wider aspect ratio than a standard 9″ display, useful for chart-plus-sonar split screens.
- Bluetooth alongside Wi-Fi — pairs a wireless headset or accessory without needing a wired connection.

Who This Is For

Fits anglers who want radar-ready wiring without committing to the larger NSS evo3 line, and who are fine with — or prefer — C-MAP charts over Navionics. It’s not the right pick if you’re already invested in a Navionics or Garmin chart ecosystem; switching chart providers has its own learning curve and cost.

Compatibility

Confirmed compatible: NMEA 2000 devices, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth accessories, and Simrad radar via the dedicated radar port (radar sold separately). This unit ships with no transducer — CHIRP, DownScan, SideScan, and ForwardScan all need a compatible transducer connected, and ForwardScan specifically requires a ForwardScan-capable transducer, not a standard CHIRP one.

Technical Specifications

- Display: 9″ Multi-Touch Widescreen, 800×480 WVGA
- Charts: C-MAP Discover North America, preloaded
- Sonar: CHIRP, DownScan, SideScan, ForwardScan
- Transducer: Not included
- Networking: Radar Port, NMEA 2000, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Origin: Designed in Norway, made in Mexico

Warranty & Support

Backed by Simrad’s 2-Year Limited Warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.

Against the NSS9 evo3S Halo20+ bundle covered earlier, this is the lighter-weight radar-ready option — a dedicated port instead of a bundled dome, C-MAP instead of the evo3 line’s typical chart options, and a lower entry point for anyone not ready to commit to radar today but who wants the wiring in place.