ForwardScan transducer uses forward-looking sonar to provide a clear view of the bottom ahead of a boat. This award-winning technology is a powerful defence against running aground in shallow, unfamiliar, or poorly charted waters.

ForwardScan offers a forward view of 4-5 times of depth; for example in three metres (10 feet) of water, the user can see the bottom 12-15 metres (40-50 feet) ahead. Under ideal conditions ForwardScan can look ahead up to 8 times depth.

The 180 kHz transducer is designed to minimise interference from common 200 kHz transducers, enabling it to be used alongside existing fish-finding or depth-tracking sonar.

With Simple 2D View and Chart Overlay the user can see a simple view of the bottom ahead. Bottom Colour Tracking shows the bottom as a solid terrain in an uncluttered, side-on picture. For more detail, the user can choose to display sonar returns from throughout the water column; these can illustrate other potential hazards such as dock posts.

Ideal for cruising, ForwardScan depth data can also be overlaid on charts: Heading Line View uses colour-coded segments to represent deep, medium, and shallow water ahead. Depths are customisable to suit the boat’s draught, and a shallow depth alarm helps to ensure the boat is never caught unaware.

ForwardScan suits almost any vessel and hull type thanks to its stainless steel through-hull mounting sleeve. The sleeve and included fairing block can accommodate 29mm (1.15 inch) thick hulls at 12 degrees deadrise, or 19 mm (3/4 inch) hulls at 20 degrees. A self-closing valve means the ForwardScan transducer can be inserted and removed from the sleeve while on the water, allowing quick and easy transducer maintenance.

Key Features

Simple 2D view of the bottom ahead

Safe navigation with ForwardScan data overlaid on charts

Designed to minimise interference from existing 200 kHz transducers

Built-in water temperature sensor offers extra value

Easy installation and maintenance with an on-water removable transducer

Connects to the StructureScan® HD port on compatible displays or sounder modules