Echopilot Forward Looking Sonar

Model # Sidescan 3D

Sidescan 3D

FLS TECHNOLOGY

The new Sidescan 3D sonar is a natural progression from the FLS range, providing an even more detailed view of what is beneath and around a boat. This instrument is based on the FLS hardware and uses the same transducer and display. Orienting the FLS transducer to look sideways out from the boat means that time becomes the third dimension. As the vessel moves ahead a three dimensional view of the seabed is built up.

The Sidescan 3D covers an area of up to 150 metres away from the boat and has a maximum depth capability of 75 metres. At 5 knots an amazing 11250 square metres of seabed can be displayed on a lattice of 240 points. No other instrument can provide a real time 3D picture of the seabed over such a large area. A 240 point lattice is fine enough to show a detailed view of the terrain below the boat.

For the first time the leisure boat owner can enjoy features more often associated with large and expensive hydrographic and commercial sonar. The Sidescan 3D can be used for feature and wreck location, pilotage and seabed mapping. It is a benefit to yachtsmen, motorboaters, divers, fishermen and harbour authorities too.

Of course, the Sidescan 3D is also a conventional Forward Looking Sonar- just turn the transducer forward and a two dimensional view ahead of the boat appears. The best of both worlds!   Existing owners of FLS  Gold instruments can upgrade their software to enjoy the extra Sidescan features.  

An optional switch box will be available which will allow the customer to install a second transducer. Forward or sideways views can then be selected with the flick of  switch!