Choosing a transducer for a Garmin STRIKER Vivid comes down to two questions: is it on Garmin's recommended list for your display, and does it plug straight in or need an adaptor cable? This guide pulls together Garmin's Recommended Transducer Guide for the STRIKER Vivid cv and STRIKER Vivid sv families, display by display, so you can see at a glance which transducers are listed and where an adaptor is called for.
Source: Garmin's Recommended Transducer Guide (2026 edition, as published in our UK distributor's catalogue). Garmin revises its guidance from time to time, so please contact us with your exact display model and part number before ordering and we'll confirm the right transducer and any cable you need.
Garmin STRIKER Vivid transducer compatibility
Each row is a display in the range. "Direct" transducers are listed without an adaptor; "adaptor required" transducers are listed with the adaptor cable Garmin specifies. Transducers not shown for a display aren't listed for it in Garmin's guide.
Transducer by transducer
| Transducer (part no.) | Catalogue type | HME product | STRIKER Vivid cv | STRIKER Vivid sv |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT15M-IH (010-12402-00) | CHIRP Traditional | View product | Adaptor required: A1 | Adaptor required: A1 |
| GT20-TM (010-01960-00) | CHIRP ClearVü/Traditional | View product | Direct | Direct |
| GT22HW-TM (010-12403-00) | CHIRP ClearVü/CHIRP Traditional | View product | Adaptor required: A1 | Adaptor required: A1 |
| GT23M-TH (010-12404-10) | CHIRP ClearVü/CHIRP Traditional | View product | Adaptor required: A1 | Adaptor required: A1 |
Adaptor cables: A1 is Garmin 8-pin Transducer to 4-pin Sounder Adapter Cable (010-12719-00). See our A1 and A2 adaptor cable guide for every pairing.
Choosing between them
- Garmin's guide lists the same four transducers for the STRIKER Vivid cv and sv families: the GT15M-IH, GT20-TM (010-01960-00), GT22HW-TM and GT23M-TH.
- Only the GT20-TM 010-01960-00 is listed as a direct connection. The GT15M-IH, GT22HW-TM and GT23M-TH are all listed with the A1 adaptor (010-12719-00).
- Note there are two GT20-TM part numbers. For STRIKER Vivid the guide lists 010-01960-00; the 010-01960-01 version isn't listed for STRIKER Vivid.
- None of the GT51M, GT52HW or GT56UHD all-in-one transducers, the GT21-TH or the GT24UHD-TM are listed for STRIKER Vivid in the guide.
- Some STRIKER Vivid sv packs are sold with a GT52HW-TM in the box. The guide doesn't list the GT52HW-TM against the STRIKER Vivid sv, so if you're replacing or upgrading the transducer from one of those packs, talk to us first and we'll check with Garmin.
We supply and advise on Garmin transducers and adaptor cables; we don't fit them. Installation should be carried out by a qualified marine installer or by you as the boat owner, following Garmin's installation instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an adaptor cable for my STRIKER Vivid?
Only for some transducers. Garmin's guide flags 3 of the listed transducers as needing the A1 adaptor (010-12719-00) on the STRIKER Vivid; the rest are listed as direct connections. The tables above show which is which.
What if my transducer isn't in the table?
If a transducer isn't shown against your display, it isn't on Garmin's recommended list for it. That doesn't always mean it won't work, but we won't recommend it without checking. Contact us with the display and transducer part numbers and we'll look into it.
Does every display in the range take the same transducers?
In Garmin's guide, yes within each family: every display in the STRIKER Vivid cv and STRIKER Vivid sv families has the same list.
Will you fit the transducer for me?
We supply and advise on Garmin transducers and adaptor cables; we don't fit them. Installation should be carried out by a qualified marine installer or by you as the boat owner, following Garmin's installation instructions.
How do I make sure I order the right one?
Send us your display's exact model and part number (it's on the box or the label on the back of the unit) and how you plan to mount the transducer. We'll confirm the right transducer and any adaptor cable before you order.
Related guides and products
- ECHOMAP UHD2 transducer guide
- ECHOMAP Ultra 2 transducer guide
- GPSMAP x3 xsv transducer guide
- A1 and A2 adaptor cables explained
- All Garmin transducers
- Garmin sonar accessories and spares
- STRIKER Vivid 4cv transducer reference
- STRIKER Vivid 5cv with GT20-TM transducer reference
- STRIKER Vivid 5cv (no transducer) transducer reference
- STRIKER Vivid 7cv with GT20-TM transducer reference
- STRIKER Vivid 7sv with GT52HW-TM transducer reference
- STRIKER Vivid 7sv (no transducer) transducer reference
- STRIKER Vivid 9sv with GT52HW-TM transducer reference
- STRIKER Vivid 9sv (no transducer) transducer reference
Source: Garmin's Recommended Transducer Guide (2026 edition, as published in our UK distributor's catalogue). Garmin revises its guidance from time to time, so please contact us with your exact display model and part number before ordering and we'll confirm the right transducer and any cable you need.
