Garmin Bronze Thru-hull Wide Beam Transducer w/Depth & Temp - 12° tilt, 8-pin - Airmar B175HW

The Garmin Bronze Thru-hull Wide Beam Transducer with Depth & Temperature (Airmar B175HW, part number 010-12181-21) is a high-performance 1 kW sounder transducer engineered for serious anglers and boaters who demand accurate bottom data without hull modification complications. The bronze construction with its flush-mount design protrudes less than 1/4-inch outside the hull, protecting the transducer during trailer storage and eliminating the need for fairing blocks on most hull deadrises.

This 8-pin wide beam transducer operates at 1 kW power and features a tilted element design that compensates for varying hull angles, delivering consistent sounder performance across deadrise configurations. The wide beam pattern excels at bottom structure detection and fish marking in depths up to rated capacity, while integrated temperature sensing provides water column diagnostics critical for seasonal fishing patterns. Specifications confirm a transducer weight of 10.7 lbs and compact dimensions of 10 x 8 x 12 inches, making installation feasible on boats ranging from center consoles to offshore platforms.

Designed for anglers who rely on Garmin chartplotter integration and need multi-frequency capability without custom hull work, the B175HW bridges casual weekend fishing and professional charter operations. Bronze housing resists saltwater corrosion better than aluminum alternatives, and the wide beam footprint provides superior bottom contour mapping for structure-focused tactics. The transducer's dual-frequency compatibility with Garmin systems—low, medium, high, and high wide frequency options—ensures flexibility across freshwater and saltwater environments.