Garmin Panoptix PS70 Thru-Hull Transducer, No Fairing Block
Garmin Panoptix PS70 Thru-Hull Transducer, No Fairing Block — Product description
Garmin's deepwater Panoptix live-sonar transducer, configured for thru-hull installation. This variant ships without the fairing block, which is the right option for boats with shallow-deadrise or near-flat hulls where a block isn't needed, or where you're sourcing a custom fairing block separately. The PS70 fires a 120-by-8-degree beam at 190 to 210 kHz, sees down to 1,000 feet in saltwater, and feeds your chartplotter live LiveVu Down, RealVu 3D, and Triple-Beam views that show fish moving in real time below the keel.
The Panoptix PS70 is the offshore-grade transducer in Garmin's live-sonar lineup. This SKU specifically ships without the fairing block, which is the right pick in two situations. First, if your boat has near-flat or shallow-deadrise hull geometry where a fairing block isn't needed to keep the beam pointed straight down at speed. Second, if you're installing through a custom-fabricated fairing block matched to your specific hull, or replacing an existing transducer where the fairing is already in place. The transducer itself is the same Panoptix PS70 element you'd find in the kit with the included 20-degree fairing block (Garmin part 010-02768-00). What differs is what's in the box.
The defining feature of the PS70 is RapidReturn live imaging. The transducer fires and the chartplotter refreshes the image up to 10 times per second, which is fast enough that a school of tuna shows up as moving fish on screen rather than as a frozen still picture you have to interpret. That refresh rate is what separates Panoptix from traditional CHIRP sonar. Traditional CHIRP shows you what was below the boat a second ago. Panoptix shows you what's there right now, which on a deep-drop swordfish trip or a wreck dive means you see the bite as it happens.
Four sonar modes share the same beam. LiveVu Down is the headline mode, casting a 120-degree wide beam straight down and rendering live motion across that wide area. Triple-Beam Sonar splits the picture into port, straight-down, and starboard views so you can see fish on either side of the boat as you drift over structure. RealVu 3D Historical builds a 3D map of the bottom and water column as the boat moves, giving you a swimming-pool-style cutaway of the structure you've covered. Traditional Sonar mode runs the same beam as a conventional fish-arch display when that's what you want for target separation. Quickdraw Contours runs in the background and builds custom bathymetry maps of un-charted areas as you cruise.
The 800-watt transmit power and 190 to 210 kHz frequency band give the PS70 the energy to push the live picture out to 1,000 feet in saltwater, which is where most other live-sonar transducers run out of range. Built-in stabilization corrects for boat roll on the receive side, so the picture stays oriented to the bottom rather than waving with the swell. Power input is 10 to 35 volts DC at 35 watts typical usage, fused at 7.5 amps. The transducer connects to your chartplotter through a Garmin Marine Network port using the included 8-foot pigtail with a 40-foot extension. That's enough cable to run from a deep bilge thru-hull to a flybridge chartplotter in most boats up to about 50 feet.
One install note worth flagging for this no-block variant specifically. If you're going to install through a custom fairing block or directly through a near-flat hull, double-check the beam orientation at install. The Panoptix live modes are calibrated around the beam pointing straight down at planing speed. If the hull deadrise or the fairing geometry tilts the beam off vertical at speed, the live picture quality drops noticeably even though the bottom-finding traditional sonar still works fine. For most center consoles and walkarounds with under 5 degrees of deadrise at the transducer location, the no-block configuration is fine. For boats with deeper deadrise, the standard PS70 kit with the included 20-degree block (010-02768-00) is the right answer instead. Send us your hull deadrise number and we'll confirm which variant fits your boat before you order.
Standard thru-hull install caveats apply. Cut the hole with the boat in the cradle, seal any core properly, bed in 5200 or equivalent, and plan on a haul-out for the install. The PS70 is not a transom-mount or a shoot-thru-hull transducer. If you want live sonar without cutting a hole in the boat, the Panoptix LiveScope LVS34 paired with a trolling motor mount is the inshore answer. The PS70's mission is offshore deep-drop work where you need the live picture deeper than the trolling-motor mounts can reach.
Key Features
- Live-sonar thru-hull transducer with RapidReturn refresh up to 10 times per second
- 120 by 8 degree beam at 190 to 210 kHz, 800W transmit power
- 1,000 foot maximum depth range in saltwater
- LiveVu Down for real-time view directly below the boat
- Triple-Beam Sonar splits port, straight-down, and starboard views
- RealVu 3D Historical builds 3D maps of structure and water column
- Quickdraw Contours creates custom bathymetry maps as you cruise
- Built-in stabilization corrects for boat roll on the receive side
- Fairing block included, supports deadrise angles up to 20 degrees
- 10 to 35 volt DC input, 35W typical, 7.5A fuse
- 8 foot transducer cable plus 40 foot extension included
- Garmin Marine Network port connection to compatible chartplotters
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Thru-hull transducer installation is a haul-out job and the fairing block has to match your deadrise angle. Send us your boat make, model, and hull deadrise, plus your chartplotter model, and we'll confirm the PS70 is the right Panoptix variant before you order. We can also recommend an installer in your area if you don't have one.
Technical specifications
| Title | Garmin Panoptix PS70 Thru-Hull Transducer, No Fairing Block |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 010-02768-10 |
| Brand | Garmin |
| UPC | 753759320706 |
| Type | Panoptix live-sonar thru-hull transducer, bronze body with stainless faceplate |
| Fairing Block | Not included with this SKU (use for shallow-deadrise hulls or custom fairing installs) |
| Beam Pattern | 120 degrees by 8 degrees |
| Frequency | 190 to 210 kHz |
| Transmit Power | 800 watts |
| Max Depth (saltwater) | 1,000 feet |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 10 frames per second (RapidReturn) |
| Voltage Input | 10 to 35 volts DC |
| Power Draw | 35 watts typical, 7.5A fuse |
| Cable Length | 8 foot transducer pigtail plus 40 foot extension |
| Connection | Garmin Marine Network (one port) |
| Dimensions | 8.50 x 4.49 x 9.61 inches |
| Weight | 10.12 pounds |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX7 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 degrees Celsius |
| Sonar Modes | LiveVu Down, Triple-Beam Sonar, RealVu 3D Historical, Traditional Sonar, Quickdraw Contours |
Frequently asked questions
Is the fairing block included with this SKU?
No. This is the no-block variant (010-02768-10). The transducer ships by itself. If you need the fairing block, order the standard PS70 kit (010-02768-00) instead, which includes a 20-degree block that fits deadrise angles up to 20 degrees. The no-block variant is the right pick for shallow-deadrise hulls (under 5 degrees) or for installs through a custom-fabricated fairing block.
What deadrise angles will the fairing block handle?
The no-block variant is built for hulls with under 5 degrees of deadrise at the transducer location, where the beam will sit close to vertical without a block to angle it. For deeper deadrise hulls (5 to 20 degrees), order the PS70 kit with the included 20-degree fairing block (010-02768-00). For deadrise over 20 degrees you need a custom fairing block, which a marine fabricator can build to spec.
How deep can it actually see?
1,000 feet in saltwater is the Garmin spec. In practice the live-sonar picture stays sharp through 600 to 800 feet on most days, and the deepest 200 feet of the range depend on water clarity, bottom hardness, and how much thermocline activity is going on. For swordfish and deep-drop tilefish work, that range is usually enough.
What's the difference between the PS70 and the LiveScope LVS34?
Different missions. LVS34 is the forward-looking inshore live-sonar transducer that mounts on a trolling motor and shows you fish out in front of the boat in shallow water. The PS70 is a thru-hull that shoots straight down and is built for deep-water offshore work. If you're picking between them, the boat and the depth tell you which one to buy.
What chartplotter do I need to run it?
Any current Garmin chartplotter on the Garmin Marine Network with Panoptix support. The GPSMAP 7400, 8400, 8600, 9000 series and most echoMAP UHD2 units handle Panoptix. Older chartplotters without Panoptix support won't display the live modes even with the transducer wired correctly. Send us your chartplotter model and we'll confirm before you order.
Can I install this with the boat in the water?
No. Thru-hull installation requires drilling a hole through the hull, which is a haul-out job. Plan on the boat being out of the water for at least the cure cycle on the bedding compound (typically 24 to 48 hours). If your boat is on a lift you can sometimes do it without a full haul-out, but it's still a dry-bottom job.
Will it work at high boat speeds?
Live-sonar modes work best at slow trolling speeds (under 6 knots) where the picture stays stable. At cruising speeds the picture quality degrades because of cavitation and aeration around the transducer. Traditional sonar mode keeps working at speed for bottom finding. For boats that fish on the drift or troll slowly, that's not a limitation.
What materials is it made from?
Stainless steel and bronze construction designed for permanent saltwater submersion. The body is rated IPX7 for water ingress. The cable jacket is marine-grade and the network plug is a sealed Garmin connector.
What power does it draw?
10 to 35 volts DC input, 35 watts typical usage, fused at 7.5 amps. That covers 12V and 24V house banks. Power comes through the network connection, no separate transducer power wire to run.
How long is the cable?
8 feet of transducer pigtail plus a 40-foot extension cable included. That's enough total length to run from a bilge thru-hull to a flybridge chartplotter on most boats up to about 50 feet. Longer extension cables are available from Garmin if you need them.
What's the warranty?
Standard Garmin marine electronics warranty applies. Coverage details are in the box. The transducer body is built for permanent submersion so the warranty issues we usually see are connector or cable damage from chafe, both of which are install-quality issues rather than transducer defects.
