Hobie Guardian - Retractable Transducer Shield

*Available September 2018 on the Hobie Mirage Pro Angler Series

The unique, revolutionary Hobie Guardian integrates a larger cavity and larger shield to house larger transducers, including side scanning transducers, from several manufacturers. It works just like our current Lowrance-Ready system for regular sonar and down-scanning transducers, with more space and with more features, including a patent pending integrated bungee-suspension system.  The protection this suspension system provides by allowing below-deck transducers to safely retract upon impact or for transport is what led to the name: Hobie Guardian.  This innovation will protect the angler’s investment smoothly and easily, and will definitely be a game-changer in the world of kayak fishing.

Hobie’s Fishfinder Ready System makes installing a fishfinder easy. We’ve pre-installed wire plugs in strategic locations for running cables, so there’s no need for drilling holes into your kayak, and Hobie’s Guardian Shield houses and protects the most popular fishfinder transducers on the market, including side scanning transducers.

Nice!

I was expecting more from Hobie at ICast.

I was expecting more from Hobie at ICast.

+1

I've been struggling with the TotalScan mounting issues. Looks like they solved my problems. My 2018 Revo hasn't even seen water, and now I have to sell it 

I've been struggling with the TotalScan mounting issues. Looks like they solved my problems. My 2018 Revo hasn't even seen water, and now I have to sell it 

Dude, its only for PA's for now.  Maybe the other models are next to have this feature.

I happened to be at our kayak sales store here in Texas, a few years back, with the first prototype PA's with side imaging transducers mounted on the bottom. Because they stuck out too far, after a few tournaments, the transducer bodies got all scratched up. Nice to see how the "fixed" that.

I was expecting more from Hobie at ICast.

Yup. I agree!