Garmin Panoptix goes thru-hull

Garmin’s Panoptix sonar technology is now available with a thru-hull transducer for simple installation on larger boats.

Expanding the Panoptix transducer family, the new PS60 transducer provides a look at what’s swimming below the boat in any direction using three different views – LiveVu Down, RealVu 3D Down or RealVu 3D Historical.

LiveVu Down provides real-time moving sonar images to reveal small baitfish and large target fish swimming around, as well as pinpoint their distance left or right and their depth.

RealVu 3D Down scans the area below the boat from bow to stern and port to starboard. A full 3D view of the area under the boat is constructed, showing bottom contour changes, fish and structure – even while stationary.

RealVu 3D Historical delivers a wealth of sonar data. It scrolls through the data as the boat moves to show the history of entire water columns – from the bottom to the surface and all of the fish in between. Bottom contours and fish pop up in colour in 3D.

For thru-hull installation, the Panoptix PS60 includes a stainless steel stem, fairing block, and mounting hardware for boats with a deadrise between zero and 25 degrees. It’s equipped with an internal Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) sensor that constantly adjusts sonar beams to compensate for boat motion.

Compatible with Garmin’s GPSMAP 8000 series, GPSMAP 7400 series, GPSMAP 751, 820 and 1020 series, the Garmin Panoptix PS60 thru-hull transducer will be available in November 2015 with a RRP from $6999.

Further information, visit: www.garmin.com/en-AU/explore/onthewater/