{"product_id":"garmin-sonde-panoptix-ps51-th-frontvu-traversante","title":"Panoptix PS51-TH Sonar with FrontVü","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n    The Garmin Panoptix PS51-TH sonar with FrontVü is a cutting-edge solution for preventive navigation and underwater obstacle detection. Designed for thru-hull installation, this multibeam sonar provides an essential forward-looking sonar view, integrating FrontVü and LiveVü technologies for enhanced situational awareness. It stands out within Garmin’s transducer range, which includes traditional models, GT-TH with ClearVü and SideVü, as well as LVS-TH with LiveScope for forward and under-boat views. The PS51-TH is specifically positioned for safety, enabling navigators to anticipate hazards in shallow or unknown waters.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance and Thru-Hull Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    As a thru-hull transducer, the \u003cstrong\u003ePanoptix PS51-TH sonar\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures superior signal quality, even at high speeds and in deep waters, thanks to continuous and non-turbulent water contact. Its design allows it to work with all types of engines. Installation requires careful attention: a hole must be drilled in the hull, and a fairing block (not included and to be fabricated) is essential if the deadrise angle exceeds 5° to ensure the sonar beam is perpendicular to the waterline. With a fairing block, the sonar can adapt to hulls up to 29 mm thick for a deadrise angle of 12°, and up to 19 mm for a 20° angle.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting Considerations and Signal Optimization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    For optimal performance, the positioning of the \u003cstrong\u003eGarmin Panoptix PS51-TH sonar\u003c\/strong\u003e is critical. On displacement hulls, it should be mounted near the centerline. For planing hulls, the stern, near the centerline and inside the first strake, is recommended. Keel-boat installations should place it 300–600 mm ahead of the keel, while long-keel vessels should favor the center of the boat, away from the keel, at the point of minimal deadrise. Avoid turbulence zones (propellers, strakes, through-hull fittings, water intakes or discharges, hull irregularities) and maintain a distance of over 600 mm from any other transducer. Installing the sonar in a hull area with a deadrise angle under 6° is recommended to ensure continuous immersion and accessibility from inside the vessel. Electromagnetic and acoustic interference must be minimized through proper cable routing and adequate grounding. Software updates are performed via a memory card loaded from a Windows computer or a preloaded card provided by Garmin support.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garmin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55860273447252,"sku":"010-01753-00","price":1279.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/3274\/4788\/files\/main_587594e8-0a0f-43a0-b184-a4911d7f1876.jpg?v=1779190970","url":"https:\/\/skysat.fr\/en-us\/products\/garmin-panoptix-ps51-th-frontvu-thru-hull-sonar","provider":"Skysat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}