Lowrance HST-WSBL Skimmer Transducer for Transom Mounting, 83/200 kHz
- Brand:
- Lowrance
- Part no:
- 000-0106-72
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Mount
- Transom
- Material
- Plastic
- Also measures
- Temperature
- Max depth
- 300 m
- Connector
- 7-pin
The Lowrance HST-WSBL is a transom-mounted skimmer transducer with a plastic housing, part number 000-0106-72. It works at two frequencies. At 83 kHz the beam is 52 degrees wide. At 200 kHz it narrows to 22 degrees. It uses a 7-pin connector. The unit is rated for depths of less than 300 meters (1,000 feet). The 200 kHz skimmer transducer has a built-in water temperature sensor, so the same unit also measures water temperature. It mounts on the transom.
Our take
This suits a transom-mount owner who wants a wide 83 kHz view and a tighter 200 kHz view, plus water temperature, from one unit. It is not the pick for anyone who needs a depth rating past 300 meters. Its main limit is that 300 meter depth rating, and the housing is plastic.
From our buying guide
Raymarine's general guidance is 200 kHz for water under about 60 m (200 ft) and 50 kHz for deep water. In-hull transducers avoid a hole, but lose performance and need a solid fiberglass bottom.
Check before you buy:
- The housing suits your hull. Airmar and Raymarine rule out plastic on a wood hull and bronze on a metal one.
- It connects to your display, since an analog transducer needs an interface.
- A through-hull will be fitted to the maker's guide. Garmin says its own should be installed by a qualified marine installer.