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Garmin GT8HW-IH In-Hull Plastic Transducer

Product Code: GARGT8

The Garmin GT8HW-IH is ideal for bass boats that want to install the transducer inside a fiberglass hull and not on the transom where cavitation could cause issues.

The Garmin GT8HW-IH is a 8-pin 250W transducer with an operating depth of 800ft; an operating frequency of 150kHz to 240kHz; a beamwidth of 24 to 16 degrees; and a 0 to 6 degree deadrise.

Garmin part number: 010-12401-10

Compatibility: Compatible with selected Garmin chartplotter/fishfinders models, please complete our online form on the Garmin Transducers Buyer's Guide page.

Garmin GT8HW-IH In-Hull Plastic Transducer - £159.99

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Garmin GT8HW-IH

The Garmin GT8HW-IH is ideal for bass boats that want to install the transducer inside a fiberglass hull and not on the transom where cavitation could cause issues.

It requires a flat section (<6°) in the hull to be mounted and is excellent for boats traveling at high speeds that want to maintain accurate depth readings.The 8-pin transducer features high-wide CHIRP traditional sonar (145-230 kHz) and has a power rating of 250 W. It can be used in conjunction with a GT30-TM transducer and an adapter cable so you can maintain depth at high speeds and scanning capabilities at trolling speeds.

The GT8HW-IH plastic transducer comes complete with installation instructions.

8-pin Transducer Connectivity

The Garmin GT8HW-IH features an 8-pin connection. Depending upon the Garmin chartplotter or fishfinder you intend to connect the GT8HW-IH transducer to you may need to additionally buy one of the following Garmin adaptor cables to complete the installation:

‣Garmin GPSMAP 8-pin Transducer to 6-pin Sounder Adapter Cable

‣Garmin echo, echoMAP, STRIKER 8-pin Transducer to 4-pin Sounder Adapter Cable

Key Features

‣Plastic in-hull transducer
‣8-pin 250Watt transducer
‣Maximum Depth of 800ft
‣Operating frequency of 145kHz to 230kHz
‣Beamwidth of 24 to 16 degrees
‣Mounts on a 0 to 6 degree deadrise
‣Genuine Garmin accessory

What's in the box?

‣Garmin GT8HW-IH plastic transducer

What is the Garmin GT8HW-IH compatible with?

The genuine Garmin GT8HW-IH is in-hull transducer and is compatible with selected Garmin chartplotter/fishfinders models.

Unless you are sure the GT8HW-IH is compatible with your Garmin marine GPS device please complete our online form on the Garmin Transducers Buyer's Guide page.

Once you have completed the online form with details of the Garmin marine device you own or intend to use your Garmin transducer with, we will then be able to confirm the exact transducer best suited to your needs.

The Garmin Transducer online form also asks: What material is your boat's hull made from? How is your motor mounted? Which transducer mounting style would you like to use? What is the deadrise angle of the boat's hull where the transducer will be mounted? What sonar view(s) do you require?

View the Garmin Transducer Buyer's Guide

Garmin GT8HW-TM Technical Specification

‣Frequency: CHIRP High Wide 145KHz to 230KHz
‣Power: 250 watts
‣Beam width (°) LF/HF (-3dB): 24° to 16°
‣Maximum depth: 800 foot
‣Depth/Speed/Temperature:Depth and Temperature
‣Number of pins: 8-pin
‣Cable length: 20 foot

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This page was last updated on: 11th March 2024