Simrad announces ForwardScan technology

Simrad, manufacturer of marine electronics, has announced its new ForwardScan forward-looking echosounder transducer. Unlike traditional sonar that will only show boaters where they have been, the new technology provides a clear image on a Simrad multifunction display of the water column and ocean floor in front of the boat. Simrad says that ForwardScan alerts boaters to potential dangers -- offering complete navigation confidence and added peace of mind in unfamiliar waters.

Designed for boats of all sizes, the ForwardScan transducer can be fitted on almost any kind of vessel allowing boaters to see what obstruction may be approaching.

With an effective range of eight times the actual depth and a built-in user configurable shallow-depth alarm, Simrad ForwardScan integrates seamlessly with other collision-avoiding technologies including broadband radar and ensures cruisers avoid costly navigation mistakes. The advanced sounder technology is compatible with the SonarHub sounder module, and Simrad NSS evo2 and NSO evo2 series navigation systems. ForwardScan images can also be viewed on a smart phone and viewed and operated from a tablet on vessels equipped with the Simrad GoFree WiFi solution.

"Our new, affordable forward-looking technology will help boaters eliminate the worry of potential groundings in unfamiliar waters," said Leif Ottosson, CEO of Navico. "Cruisers will love clear images of what lies ahead, and the confident edge and peace of mind that ForwardScan provides by showing the perfect spot to drop anchor."

The Simrad ForwardScan sonar has a two-year limited parts and labor warranty and is protected by the Simrad Advantage Service Program.

For more information go to: www.simrad-yachting.com.