Marine Transducers, Housings, and Accessories
Marine transducers convert sound into electrical signals and are essential for fishfinding, depth sounding, and underwater scanning. These devices are often installed on the hull and must be rugged enough to endure constant exposure to water pressure and movement while maintaining accuracy.
Transducers are typically made to detect underwater data and display it via fishfinders or multifunction marine displays. While highly durable in water, they can be sensitive to physical damage and should be cleaned regularly when the vessel is out of water.
We stock a wide array of transducers, housings, and related accessories from top marine manufacturers—designed to match your vessel’s layout, sonar system, and operational needs.
History and Innovations in Marine Transducers
Transducers originated as simple hydrophones used to detect underwater sound. Early units were passive, relying on incoming signals alone. The evolution of active transducers allowed vessels to emit sound pulses and receive detailed feedback, enabling depth measurement and target identification. In the 1970s and 80s, recreational boating began adopting this technology, previously used only in military or commercial applications.
Today’s transducers offer innovations like CHIRP (Compressed High-Intensity Radiated Pulse), which provides better target separation and deeper penetration. Dual-frequency models, wide-beam scanning, and multi-element arrays deliver high-resolution data with minimal interference. Transducers now integrate seamlessly with MFDs (Multifunction Displays), offering real-time feedback and user-configurable views.
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