Side View Sonar Tuning & Structure Identification · United States · all prices

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1. Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging (Ultrex / Fortrex Mount) — $1,499
   360-degree rotating high-frequency beam paints a 300-foot circular picture of structure around boat without moving trolling motor.
2. Humminbird MEGA Side Imaging+ Transducer (XM 9 HW MSI T) — $349
   1.2MHz MEGA frequency delivers 800 feet of side-to-side photographic clarity with zero distortion.
3. Garmin Ultra High-Definition SideVü Transducer (GT56) — $449
   1000kHz UHD SideVü with 20% greater range than prior models; crystal clear shadows identify fish.
4. Lowrance Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 with 1.2MHz SideScan — $399
   Up to 1.2MHz high frequency SideScan clarity highlights rock piles, ledges, and drop-offs effortlessly.
5. Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging Universal Mount — $1,599
   Adjustable aluminum shaft attaches to any boat gunnel or bow plate; independent 360 rotation.
6. Raymarine RV-100 RealVision 3D All-in-One Transducer — $449
   Built-in AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System) stabilizes 3D side sonar image against boat roll.
7. Garmin GT36UHD-TM Ultra High-Definition SideVü Only — $399
   Dedicated SideVü/ClearVü transducer engineered for pairing with in-hull high-speed transducers.
8. Simrad Active Imaging 3-in-1 Transducer — $299
   Simultaneous SideScan, DownScan, and CHIRP; wide side swath covers vast shallow flats rapidly.
9. Lowrance StructureScan 3D Transducer with Module — $999
   Multi-beam sonar technology produces 180-degree three-dimensional underwater views up to 600ft wide.
10. Furuno DFF-3D Multi-Beam Sonar Transducer — $2,295
    120-degree port-to-starboard multi-beam array; real-time 3D bathymetry mapping at high cruising speed.