Navico ForwardScan® Transducer Kit w/Sleeve & Plug
Navico ForwardScan® Transducer Kit w/Sleeve & Plug — Product description
Know what lies ahead with ForwardScan. This compact transducer provides a forward-looking view of up to eight times your current depth, allowing you to navigate shallow or poorly-charted waters with confidence. Includes a standard ForwardScan transducer, stainless steel sleeve, and blanking plug.
See a simple, immediately understandable view of the bottom ahead. Bottom Color Tracking shows the bottom as a solid terrain in an uncluttered, side-on picture. For more detail, you can choose to display sonar returns from throughout the water column; these can illustrate other potential hazards such as dock posts. Perfect for cruising, you can also overlay ForwardScan depth data on charts: Heading Line View uses color-coded segments to represent deep, medium, and shallow water ahead. Depths are customizable to suit your boat's draught, and a shallow depth alarm helps to ensure you're never caught unaware.
Imagine gliding through unfamiliar shallows or dimly charted bays without the nagging worry of hidden obstacles lurking just ahead. That's the peace of mind the ForwardScan transducer kit delivers to boaters who crave safer adventures on the water. This thru-hull mounted powerhouse uses forward-looking sonar to paint a real-time picture of the seabed up to eight times your current depth—typically four to five times under everyday conditions—empowering you to navigate with unwavering confidence.
Crafted for seamless integration into your existing setup, this kit includes the compact 180 kHz transducer, a durable stainless steel sleeve for thru-hull installation, and a blanking plug for hassle-free maintenance. Its smart design minimizes interference from standard 200 kHz fishfinders, so you can run it alongside your current gear without skipping a beat.
Why Boaters Trust ForwardScan for Unrivaled Safety
- Crystal-Clear Forward Visibility: Spot the bottom contour ahead in stunning 2D detail, with bottom color tracking that simplifies reading terrain like a side-view map. Perfect for dodging sandbars, reefs, or unexpected drop-offs.
- Chart Overlay Magic: Merge ForwardScan data right onto your nautical charts via heading line view. Color-coded segments flag deep, medium, and shallow zones ahead, tailored to your vessel's draft for personalized alerts.
- Shallow Water Guardian: Customizable shallow depth alarms keep you one step ahead of trouble, giving instant audio and visual warnings so you can adjust course smoothly.
- Bonus Temperature Insights: The built-in water temp sensor adds value, helping you track conditions for fishing hotspots or comfortable cruising.
- Interference-Free Operation: At 180 kHz, it plays nice with your 200 kHz down-facing sonar, ensuring clean, reliable data every time.
How ForwardScan Transforms Your On-Water Experience
ForwardScan isn't just another sonar—it's your proactive navigator. Transmitting and receiving pulses up to ten times faster than older systems, it refreshes the view in real time, showing not only the seabed but potential hazards like submerged pilings throughout the water column.
For cruisers exploring coastal inlets or anglers probing skinny waters, the simple 2D sonar display unclutters your screen, focusing on what matters: safe passage. Overlay it on charts, and you've got a dynamic depth profile extending your situational awareness far beyond traditional echo sounders.
"In three meters of water, expect to see 12-15 meters ahead—enough to slow down or turn before trouble hits." – Real-world performance from seasoned skippers.
Effortless Setup for Any Vessel
Installing the ForwardScan kit is straightforward for DIY boaters or pros alike. The 50.8mm (2-inch) stainless steel thru-hull fitting suits most hulls, and the on-water removable design means no dry-docking for tweaks. Connect it directly to compatible Simrad multifunction displays or sounder modules via the StructureScan HD port—plug-and-play simplicity that gets you scanning in under an hour.
Pro Tip: Position the transducer forward-facing, dead ahead, at least 0.6 meters below the waterline for optimal performance. The included blanking plug seals the hole neatly when you're off the water, preventing leaks and easing winter storage.
Perfect for Every Boating Adventure
- Coastal Cruising: Enter uncharted coves with eyes wide open.
- Fishing in Skinny Water: Probe flats and bays without grounding your flats boat.
- Sailboat Navigation: Swing confidently through tidal shifts and shoals.
- Trawlers and Powerboats: Extend your chartplotter's reach for relaxed long hauls.
Whether you're a weekend warrior or full-time liveaboard, ForwardScan elevates safety without complicating your helm setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the forward-looking range of the ForwardScan transducer?
It provides a view up to 8 times your current depth under ideal conditions, with typical performance at 4-5 times. For instance, in 3 meters of water, see 12-15 meters ahead.
Does ForwardScan interfere with my existing fishfinder?
No, operating at 180 kHz, it's designed to minimize clashes with common 200 kHz transducers, allowing simultaneous use.
Is there a temperature sensor included?
Yes, the transducer features a built-in water temperature sensor for added utility.
How do I install the ForwardScan kit?
Use the thru-hull mount with the provided stainless steel sleeve. It's on-water removable for easy access, ideal for most hull types.
What displays work with ForwardScan?
It connects via the StructureScan HD port on compatible Simrad NSS evo2, NSO evo2, and similar multifunction displays or sounder modules.
Can I overlay ForwardScan data on my charts?
Absolutely—heading line view integrates depth data with color-coded shallow, medium, and deep zones directly on your charts.
What's the benefit of bottom color tracking?
It delivers a clean, terrain-like 2D side view of the bottom ahead, making it easy to interpret at a glance.
Know what lies ahead with ForwardScan. This compact transducer provides a forward-looking view of up to eight times your current depth, allowing you to navigate shallow or poorly-charted waters with confidence. features a standard ForwardScan transducer, stainless steel sleeve, and blanking plug. Know What Lies Ahead: ForwardScan uses forward-looking sonar to give you a clear view of the bottom ahead of your boat. This award-winning technology is a powerful defense against running aground in shallow, unfamiliar, or poorly-charted waters. ForwardScan generally offers a forward view of 4 to 5 times your current depth; for example in 3 Meter of water, see the bottom 12 to 15 Meter (40 to50 Feet) ahead. Under ideal conditions ForwardScan can see even further, looking ahead up to 8 times your current depth. The 180 Kilohertz ForwardScan transducer is designed to minimize interference from common 200 Kilohertz transducers, enabling it to be used alongside existing fish-finding or depth-tracking sonar. Simple 2D View and Chart Overlay: See a simple, immediately understandable view of the bottom ahead. Bottom Color Tracking shows the bottom as a solid terrain in an uncluttered, side-on picture. For more detail, you can choose to display sonar returns from throughout the water column; these can illustrate other potential hazards such as dock posts. Perfect for cruising, you can also overlay ForwardScan depth data on charts: Heading Line View uses color-coded segments to represent deep, medium, and shallow water ahead. Depths are customizable to suit your boat’s draught, and a shallow depth alarm helps to ensure you’re never caught unaware.
Simrad 0011674001 Attributes
- Mounting Location: Thru-Hull Mount
- Frequency Range: 200 kHz Transducer
Simrad 0011674001 Features & Benefits
- Simple 2D View Of The Bottom Ahead
- Navigate Safely With ForwardScan Data Overlaid On Charts
- Look Ahead Up To 8 Times Your Current Depth (Generally 4 To 5 Times)
- Designed To Minimize Interference From Existing 200 Kilohertz Transducers
- Built-In Water Temperature Sensor Offers Extra Value
- Connects To The StructureScan ® HD Port On Compatible Displays Or Sounder Modules
- Easy Installation And Maintenance With An On-Water Removable Transducer
- Limited 2 Year Warranty
Simrad 0011674001 Installation Instructions
Simrad 0011674001 Warranties
ForwardScan® Transducer Kit with Sleeve & Plug
Know what lies ahead, with 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.
The ForwardScan transducer is compatible with Simrad NSS evo2 and NSO evo2 MFD systems, and can be easily installed on almost any craft.
Features:
- Easy to use
- Forward-looking 2D sonar imaging
- Bottom Color 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
Simrad Prospective Transducer Kit Model: 000-11674-001 Provides water depth information in front of the ship so that the crew can safely navigate in shallow waters or low waters. The ability to look forward can reach 8 times the depth, but the normal working range is 5 times the depth 4 times. Ex 10 depth can perform 80 face-up operations at 180khz to reduce interference from traditional 200khz echo sounders. The transmission and reception speed is 10 times faster than the previous forward-looking system, which can provide real-time updates. Network options: directly connect to sonar hub or nss evo2. nss evo2, nso evo2, zeus 2forwards can provide forward scanning sonar view. For all power and sailing boats that require safety and peace of mind, sonar is the ideal forward-looking two-dimensional echo sounder because they know the depth of the water ahead of the ship. Unlike other forward-looking sound generators, the forward scan can display bottom images up to 8 times the current depth. It is integrated with your onboard ns evo2 or zeus touch and can be fully controlled on any operating station.
- Simple 2D view of the bottom ahead
- Navigate safely with ForwardScan data overlaid on charts
- Look ahead up to 8 times your current depth (generally 4-5 times)
- Designed to minimize interference from existing 200 kHz transducers
- Built-in water temperature sensor offers extra value
- Easy installation and maintenance with an on-water removable transducer
- Connects to the StructureScan HD port on compatible displays or sounder modules
SKU: NVN-55523
MPN: 000-11674-001
UPC: 9420024133194
Technical specifications
| Brand | Navico |
| Model | Navico ForwardScan® Transducer Kit w/Sleeve & Plug |
| SKU / MFR# | 55523 |
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