Know what lies ahead, with Simrad ForwardScan. This forward-looking sonar provides a clear two-dimensional image of the bottom in front of your vessel, allowing you to navigate shallow or poorly-charted waters with confidence. With real-time updates and a forward-looking view of up to eight times your current depth, ForwardScan lets you relax and enjoy a safer day on the water.

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ForwardScan®

The award winning ForwardScan® forward-looking sonar shows what lies ahead under the water with approaching depth information. It transmits and receives up to ten times’ faster for real-time updates. Sail poorly-charted or unfamiliar waters confidently with a clear image of the bottom ahead of your boat. Avoid upcoming dangers or obstructions and set custom shallow depth alarms.

• Wide range visibility
• Unprecedented clarity
• Comprehensive warning system
• Shallow depth vigilance
• Rapid performance and update

Our ForwardScan transducer is compatible with Simrad NSS evo2 and NSO evo2 MFD systems, and can be easily installed on almost any craft.

Key Features

• Easy to use
• Forward-looking 2D sonar imaging
• Bottom Colour Tracking for a simplified bottom view
• Heading Line View combines ForwardScan depth data into heading line on charts
• Shallow depth alarm
• Maximum forward view of 8X current depth, nominally 4-5X current depth
• Operates at 180kHz, reducing interference from traditional 200kHz echosounders
• Built-in temperature sensor
• 50.8mm (2”) stainless steel through-hull fitting
• Connects directly to Simrad NSS evo2, or NSO evo2 via SonarHub sounder module