Marine Electronics Expert Technical Consult
Marine Electronics Technical Consultation
Thinking about upgrading your marine electronics, or dealing with gear that’s never worked quite right?
Shotgun Marine Services provides consultation-led advice for boat owners who want their electronics set up properly - not just sold boxes off a shelf. We’re hands-on marine electronics technicians, so our advice is based on real installs, real fault-finding, and real boating conditions.
Whether you’re planning a new electronics package, upgrading existing gear, or chasing down an ongoing issue, a technical consultation helps us point you in the right direction from the start.
What a Technical Consultation Is
A technical consultation is time set aside to properly assess your boat, how you use it, and what you’re trying to achieve. From there, we can recommend the right equipment, layout and installation approach - without guesswork. We are not just an online call centre for selling products - Our point of difference is we are authorised marine electricians and technicians who actually use boats, and fit the gear.
What We Commonly Help With
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Marine electronics upgrades and new installs
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GPS chartplotters and sounders
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Transducers and poor sounder performance
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Radar and navigation setup
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Autopilots and steering integration
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Trolling motors and Spot-Lock issues
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Power supply and voltage drop problems
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Systems that have never worked properly
Installation Partner – Port Macquarie Marine Services (PMMS)
All marine electronics installations and marine electrical work are carried out in partnership with Port Macquarie Marine Services (PMMS) — our dedicated workshop and installation team based in Port Macquarie NSW.
This partnership brings together marine electronics expertise with hands-on marine electrical experience, ensuring systems are installed, configured and tested to suit real offshore, coastal and fishing conditions - not just plugged in and sent out the door.
How It Works
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You submit a consultation enquiry
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One of our technicians reviews your details
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We get back to you once we’re off the tools
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We advise on the best next steps for your boat
Before You Enquire
If you can, have a rough idea of:
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Boat make and size
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How you use the boat (offshore, estuary, fishing, cruising)
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What electronics are currently onboard
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Any issues you’re having
This helps us give you better advice straight up.
Frequently Asked Questions – Marine Electronics Consultation
Are you an authorised service dealer for marine electronics brands?
Yes. Shotgun Marine Services is an authorised service dealer for all major marine electronics brands, meaning we’re trained, accredited and supported by the manufacturers whose systems we install and service.
Why is being an authorised service dealer important?
Authorised dealers follow manufacturer-approved installation and setup procedures. This ensures correct commissioning, reliable performance, and proper support if issues arise — not trial-and-error installs.
Do you recommend certain brands because of commission?
No. Because we’re authorised across multiple major brands, we’re not tied to pushing one or two products. Our recommendations are based on your boat, how you use it, and what works best in Australian conditions.
How is Shotgun Marine different from other marine electronics websites?
Many websites sell only a limited range of brands and recommend the same gear to everyone. We’re technicians first. Our advice comes from hands-on installs, fault-finding and real-world use — not sales targets.
Do I need a consultation before upgrading marine electronics?
In most cases, yes. A consultation helps ensure the electronics suit the boat, the power system is adequate, and the installation is done properly. It often prevents unnecessary replacements and wasted spend.
Can you work with my existing marine electronics?
Yes. We regularly assess existing equipment and will integrate, repair or reuse it where practical. If replacement is needed, we’ll explain why.
Where do you provide marine electronics services?
We’re based in Port Macquarie and service boat owners across the Mid North Coast and surrounding regions. Location-specific advice is part of every consultation.
What happens after I submit a consultation enquiry?
A technician reviews your details and contacts you once we’re off the tools. We then advise on the best next steps for your boat and electronics setup.
“An authorised marine electronics service dealer providing brand-agnostic technical advice.”
