Coffs Harbour’s Go-To Guide for Garmin, Furuno & Simrad Installations

Coffs Harbour serves up everything from inshore sessions to proper offshore runs. That means your electronics need to be clear, reliable, and simple to run when the bite turns on. Here’s how we help local skippers choose between Garmin, Furuno and Simrad—and install them the right way.

Which brand fits your style?

• Garmin: User-friendly MFDs, tidy networking, strong mapping options, excellent live-view sonar when paired correctly.
• Furuno: Legendary target separation and stability offshore. Great for deep drops and serious reef work.
• Simrad: Feature-rich for offshore fishos and cruisers, with robust autopilot options and integration flexibility.

Match the tech to your boat and target species

Trailer boats chasing snapper on plastics need different transducers and screen layouts than crews trolling wide for pelagics. We’ll set up split screens, overlays (radar on chart, for example), and clean power so you can read the picture at a glance.

The Shotgun Marine + PMMS install difference

• Authorised installs: Protects warranty and ensures correct software/config.
• Clean wiring: Labelled circuits, proper fusing, and corrosion protection.
• Transducer placement: Minimal aeration, correct angle, clean water flow.
• On-water tuning: We don’t guess—we sea-trial and dial it in.

Typical Coffs Harbour packages

• Inshore all-rounder: 9–12” MFD, medium CHIRP transducer, chart updates, VHF/DSC integration.
• Offshore predator: 12–16” MFD, 1kW transducer, radar dome, autopilot with heading sensor.
• Family cruiser: Intuitive MFD, AIS, tidy switching, and reliable house/start battery management.

After the install

You’ll get a proper handover: favourite page layouts saved, gain settings explained, and a quick run-through on how to get the most from your sounder and radar in local conditions.

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