this and the next reply seem to bump heads with most of the other ''expert'' (#16) answers this thread has produced.....All I know is that there where many times I would have welcomed one up front... But again the original question to the design and engineering departments , why is this feature ignored??
Take a look at the typical length and hull form of a Broward. You do the math. It has been explained to you why it has been "ignored", you just don't like the answer. Why don't you get something like this and then you will have a sounder in FRONT of the bow! http://www.hawkeyeelectronics.com/portable-fish-finder/