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For those fishermen that can afford it, you can move up to Omni Sonar.
https://yachts360.com/omni-sonar-th...ext=Omni Sonar is a 360,to 5 times per second
The sonar system utilizes a cone shaped beam so the width of detection increases with depth and the angle can be adjusted to fit the type of fishing and tracking goals of the captain.
How much does Omni Sonar cost?
Omni sonar isn't cheap. Prices vary: $75,000-$100,000 plus another $25,000-$30,000 for installation. Omni also isn't small. Space needed inside the hull is about six vertical feet, and since the unit needs to be installed on the keel to be most effective, getting one retrofitted can take some machinations.
Finally, Omni Sonar isn’t something you turn on and forget about. Active manipulation and interpretation are needed for best results and that takes training and dedicated onboard personnel.
The latest offering:
Furuno’s CSH-8L MK-2 is an 85kHz unit with a 1,000-meter range and scans in a half second. It’s a fairly compact, high-frequency, stabilized unit with an 8-inch shaft and dome. More Furuno units have been installed to date on recreational boats than any other brand of omni sonar.
https://yachts360.com/omni-sonar-th...ext=Omni Sonar is a 360,to 5 times per second
What is Omni Sonar?
Omni Sonar is a 360 degree omni-directional sonar which has and effective range of 5000 feet+ and has made it’s way on to tournament boats across the world. It offers 360 degree detection and displays real time data at a refresh rate of up to 5 times per second.The sonar system utilizes a cone shaped beam so the width of detection increases with depth and the angle can be adjusted to fit the type of fishing and tracking goals of the captain.
Omni Sonar - NMEA Boater
Coming on strong despite the hefty price tag Created for commercial fishing fleets several decades ago, multibeam omnidirectional sonar has taken a giant leap forward in the last decade with smaller and somewhat more affordable units tailored for the sportfishing market. Veteran marine...
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How much does Omni Sonar cost?
Omni sonar isn't cheap. Prices vary: $75,000-$100,000 plus another $25,000-$30,000 for installation. Omni also isn't small. Space needed inside the hull is about six vertical feet, and since the unit needs to be installed on the keel to be most effective, getting one retrofitted can take some machinations.
Finally, Omni Sonar isn’t something you turn on and forget about. Active manipulation and interpretation are needed for best results and that takes training and dedicated onboard personnel.
The latest offering:
Furuno’s CSH-8L MK-2 is an 85kHz unit with a 1,000-meter range and scans in a half second. It’s a fairly compact, high-frequency, stabilized unit with an 8-inch shaft and dome. More Furuno units have been installed to date on recreational boats than any other brand of omni sonar.