Clearer picture

GARMIN’S NEW PANOPTIX Forward PS51-TH throughhull transducer brings the company’s Panoptix technology to an even greater range of boats.

The new phased-array multi-beam transducer incorporates Panoptix Frontvü™ forward-looking sonar, which displays the bottom up to 90m ahead of the boat at 8-10 times the current water depth.

The PS51-TH shows fewer false positives of obstructions off to each side of the boat and includes an AHRS sensor for motion stabilisation in rough water conditions.

Compatible with a wide range of Garmin chartplotters, Frontvü sonar data can be easily shared with other chartplotters across the Garmin Marine Network. No black box is needed – simply plug-in the transducer once it’s installed.

The PS51-TH pulls double duty providing boaters with Frontvü and Livevü™ Forward technologies. Livevü Forward shows an image of targets moving toward or away from the boat, even while stationary. Boaters can see real-time sonar imagery of what’s around and in front of their boat at video-like speed.

Supporting power and sail hulls with a deadrise up to 25o, the stainless-steel transducer’s low-profile installation withstands speeds up to 45 knots, with optimal operation at speeds up to 8 knots. RRP NZ$2,499. www.buy.garmin.com/en-nz/nz/conthewater-p1.html ben@sandmanpr.com.au