Marine Electronics Installation NSW: What Every Skipper Needs to Know

Posted by Shotgun Shelly on 13th Nov 2025

When it comes to your electronics, dodgy installs just don’t cut it.

Whether you’re chasing pelagics offshore, cruising the rivers, or navigating tight bar crossings, your gear has to work — first time, every time. That’s why so many NSW boaters trust Shotgun Marine for fully integrated, custom-fit marine electronics installations across New South Wales.

What Does a Full Marine Electronics Install Include?

At Shotgun Marine, we don’t just bolt a screen to your dash and call it a day. We design and deliver full electronic navigation systems, built around how you use your boat. Here’s what’s commonly included:

Power + Wiring

Clean power supply
Fuse protection
Isolation from engine interference
Battery and voltage monitoring (where needed)

Integration Backbone

NMEA2000 or Ethernet networks
Compatible sensors and devices
Diagnostics + future expansion room

Core Systems

Chartplotter with GPS + charts
Sonar or fish finder module
Radar system
VHF & AIS communication
Autopilot systems

Boat Type vs. Gear Type: What You Really Need

Shotgun Marine tailors every install to your boat size, layout, and usage.

⚓ Centre Console Fishos

Garmin LiveScope XR or Simrad S5100 sonar
Rear-mounted transducers
Compact VHF + antenna

?️ Coastal Cruisers

Raymarine Axiom+ or Furuno NavNet system
Radar dome install
Integrated autopilot

? Older Boats or Refits

Full rewiring + dash rework
NMEA2000 upgrades
System cleanup from past installs

Why Go With a Certified Installer?

Shotgun Marine is certified and trusted by the industry’s biggest names:

Got an Older Boat? We Do Full Rewiring Too.

We offer boat rewiring and electronics refits that modernise your whole system — without ripping the heart out of your vessel.

Replace old looms + switch panels
Surge protection & isolation
Integration with modern gear

Where We Install (Yes, We’re Mobile!)

Sydney and Northern Beaches
Port Macquarie and Mid North Coast
Lake Macquarie, Hunter, and Coffs Coast

Real Boaters. Real Reviews.

“Got Shotgun Marine in to fit my Garmin radar, sonar, and plotter. Unreal job. Everything works together and they cleaned up my messy wiring too.”

– Dave, Offshore Skipper, Newcastle

“Finally found a crew who actually know what they’re doing. They talked me through my options and didn’t oversell. Will use again for our second boat.”

– Tracey, Family Cruiser, Port Mac

Just google us! you will see our reviews on Google

Ready to Book?

Marine Electronics Installation NSW
Certified brand installs – Raymarine, Furuno, Garmin, Simrad
Customised systems + full wiring overhauls

?Contact us today for a quote and get your boat set up right the first time.