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Simrad NSS9 evo3S Combo with HALO20+ Radar Bundle

Brand:
Simrad
Part no:
000-15554-001

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Specifications

Screen size
9 in
Display
Touchscreen
Sonar built in
Yes
Sonar types
Chirp
Resolution
1280 x 720
Radar compatible
Yes

The Simrad NSS9 evo3S combo is a touchscreen chartplotter and fishfinder with a 9-inch, 1280 x 720 display, supplied with a HALO20+ radar. It has a 1kW CHIRP sonar with two transducer ports, but no transducer is included. The 20-inch HALO20+ dome reaches 36 nm and rotates at 60 RPM on ranges up to 1.5 nm, giving quick updates at close range.

Our take

With no transducer included, the 1kW CHIRP sonar on this NSS9 needs one added before it can do anything. Once fitted, the two transducer ports leave room to connect a second transducer to the same display.

From our buying guide

What's in the box depends on the part number: Raymarine sells one screen display only, with charts, with a transducer, or with both. Not every chart card fits every plotter, either.

Check before you buy:

  • The part number includes the charts and transducer you expect.
  • It reads the charts you want, and you know how long their updates last, since many come with a one-year subscription.
  • A touchscreen suits your helm, since Raymarine warns that prolonged rain or water wash can cause false touches.

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