Lowrance HALO20+ Radar
Best compact radar for sailors prioritizing collision avoidance and situational awareness.
The Lowrance HALO20+ Radar is a compact 20-inch dome antenna perfect for mid-sized to large sailboats. It offers exceptional short, mid, and long-range detection with its Dual Range mode, allowing simultaneous monitoring of distant weather and close-up collision hazards. Advanced pulse compression and beam sharpening ensure clear target separation. The radar's industry-first 60 RPM rotation at close ranges provides near real-time updates for enhanced collision avoidance. VelocityTrack™ Doppler technology instantly identifies target direction with color-coded feedback, increasing situational awareness without manual target selection.
$2374.05
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
106
/ 176
#106 in Marine Radar
Price vs Category Average
-12%
Below average
Range - Max
36
/ nm
Who it's for
- Skippers navigating busy harbors needing instant collision avoidance
- Captains wanting immediate visual confirmation of target movement
- Boaters docking in tight quarters or low visibility
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious sailors seeking basic navigation tools
- Owners of small vessels with limited battery capacity
- Users with restricted mounting space on compact consoles
Performance breakdown
Collision Avoidance
Doppler technology and 60 RPM updates provide near real-time safety awareness.
Target Separation
Pulse compression delivers crisp, distinct target imaging in crowded waterways.
Range Versatility
Dual Range mode monitors distant weather and immediate hazards simultaneously.
Form Factor
Compact 20-inch dome fits perfectly on smaller vessels without sacrificing power.
Operational Speed
Instant wake-up ensures you are ready to navigate the moment needed.
Target Tracking
MARPA integration offers reliable, automated tracking for multiple moving objects.
Key Specs
Range - Max
36 nm
Peak Power Output
25W
Antenna Diameter
20"
Mount Type
Dome
Target Tracking Capability
MARPA
Ethernet Connectivity
Yes
Special Modes
Dual Range Mode, Weather Mode
Antenna Rotation Speed
60 RPM at ranges up to 1.5 nm
Features
- See far and near with dual range
- Instant target identification with Doppler
- Ultra-fast 60 RPM updates
- Clear target separation
- Instant wake-up from standby
- Easy operation modes
- MARPA target tracking
- Compact 20-inch dome design
What customers say
Customers highly value the Lowrance HALO20+ Radar for its premium reliability and speed. The instant on capability is a major benefit, eliminating frustrating warm up times crucial for fast changing conditions. Users consistently praise the exceptional close range performance, noting superior target separation and clarity even in heavy weather. Safety is significantly enhanced by the VelocityTrack Doppler technology, which instantly color codes approaching targets for easier collision avoidance. While it is a significant investment, the consensus is that the combination of speed, clarity, low power use, and advanced safety features overwhelmingly justifies the cost, delivering high perceived value for serious mariners.
Know before you buy
The 60 RPM rotation provides near real-time updates at ranges up to 1.5 nautical miles. This high-speed refresh rate is critical for collision avoidance, as it allows you to track fast-moving targets much more accurately than standard radar rotation speeds.
Dual Range mode allows the radar to split its display to monitor two different distances simultaneously. You can keep an eye on distant weather patterns on one range while maintaining a close-up view of potential collision hazards in your immediate vicinity.
No, VelocityTrack works automatically. It uses color-coded feedback to instantly highlight whether a target is moving toward or away from your vessel, which helps you assess potential threats without needing to manually select or track every object on the screen.
Yes, the 20-inch compact dome design is specifically engineered for mid-sized to large sailboats. Its lightweight profile and efficient footprint make it a practical choice for mast or deck mounting where space is at a premium.
The HALO20+ features an instant wake-up from standby mode. Unlike traditional magnetron radars that require a lengthy warm-up period, this solid-state system is ready to display targets the moment you need it.
Yes, the unit includes MARPA (Mini-Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) target tracking. This allows you to manually select and track specific targets to monitor their speed, course, and closest point of approach.
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