Product Description
Marine Electronics Technical Consultation | Port Macquarie
Pay $150 & Book Technical Consult
Book a Consultation with Tech Terry
When it comes to marine electronics and offshore fishing, there’s no substitute for real time on the water.
With over 25 years of hands-on offshore experience across NSW and Queensland waters, Terry Nocelli has built a reputation for helping boaters and fishos get the absolute most out of their vessels and electronics.
As an authorised installer for all major marine electronics brands, Shotgun Marine Systems is brand independent - meaning you get honest advice tailored to your boating and fishing style, not a sales pitch pushing one manufacturer.
Whether you want to understand your sounder properly, tune your LiveScope, design a complete offshore electronics package, or improve your fishing strategy offshore, Terry brings practical real-world knowledge that goes far beyond the manual.
Book Your Consultation — $150 DepositWhat Terry Can Help With
Marine Electronics & System Design
Not sure what gear you actually need? Confused by networking, transducers or why your sounder isn’t performing the way it should?
Terry can assess your current setup or help design a complete custom marine electronics package for your vessel.
- Chartplotters
- Sounders & transducers
- Radar systems
- Garmin LiveScope
- Autopilots
- NMEA networking
- Offshore communication systems
- Custom helm layouts
We work across all major brands including Raymarine, Garmin, Furuno, Simrad and more - with recommendations based purely on what works best for your boat and the way you use it offshore.
Offshore Fishing Strategy & Sounder Interpretation & Training
Owning good gear is one thing. Knowing how to actually use it to find fish is another.
After decades fishing offshore waters from Port Macquarie through to the reef systems of Queensland, Terry helps anglers understand what they’re really seeing on the screen.
- Reading bottom structure properly
- Identifying bait schools and bait movement
- Finding pelagics offshore
- Understanding sounder returns
- Seasonal fish movement patterns
- Tuning electronics for better performance
- Offshore trolling and bait strategy
Ideal for serious offshore fishos wanting to sharpen their game and get more value from the gear already onboard.
On-Water Electronics Training
Modern marine electronics are incredibly powerful - but only if you know how to use them properly.
Terry offers practical, hands-on training aboard your vessel or onboard the Shotgun Marine Systems Fairline Targa 58GT demo vessel.
- Reading your sounder confidently
- Setting up and tuning LiveScope
- Interpreting radar returns
- Offshore navigation and safety
- Using routes, marks and overlays correctly
- Understanding system settings and tuning
No confusing tech jargon. Just straightforward advice from someone who uses this equipment offshore every day.
How Consultations Work
Consultations are available:
- By phone
- Via video call
- In person at Port Macquarie
- On-water aboard your vessel
- On the SMS Fairline Targa 58GT demo vessel
A $150 deposit secures your booking and is deducted from your total consultation fee.
Whether you're fitting out a new vessel, troubleshooting existing electronics, or simply wanting to become more confident offshore, Terry can help fast-track the learning curve.
Why Boaties Book Tech Terry
- 25+ years offshore fishing experience
- Authorised installer across all major marine electronics brands
- Independent advice with no commission-driven recommendations
- Real-world offshore knowledge
- Custom solutions tailored to your boating style
- Practical training that actually makes sense on the water
Book Your Session
Ready to sort your electronics properly or level up your offshore setup?
Shotgun Marine provides specialist marine electronics consultations for serious boat owners in Port Macquarie and across the Mid North Coast NSW. We focus on correct advice, proper system design, and real on-water performance - not box selling.
Before you buy anything, get it assessed properly.
This Consultation Is for Serious Boaties
This service is designed for experienced recreational and commercial boat owners who want their electronics set up correctly the first time.
Think of it like seeing a specialist doctor - you wouldn’t expect a diagnosis and treatment plan for free, and marine electronics are no different.
If you value correct advice, unbiased recommendations, and systems that actually work offshore, you’re in the right place.
What’s Included in a Marine Electronics Technical Consultation
- Review of your current marine electronics and onboard systems
- Discussion around how you actually use your boat
- Advice on suitable electronics, compatibility and system layout
- Guidance even if you’re handling installation yourself
- Clear direction based on experience - not sales fluff
Consultations cover GPS chartplotters, sounders, radar, autopilots, transducers, networking and full system integration issues.
Consultation Deposit
A $150 consultation deposit secures time with one of our senior marine electronics technicians to review your setup, talk through your requirements, and point you in the right direction.
If you proceed with supply and installation through Shotgun Marine, your consultation deposit is credited back to you.
This ensures our time and experience are reserved for boat owners who genuinely value professional advice.
Advisory service only. No physical products are supplied as part of the consultation.
Pay $150 Deposit & Book Expert Consult
Once payment is received, we’ll contact you to arrange a consultation time with Terry.
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).
This partnership combines specialist electronics knowledge with hands-on marine electrical experience, ensuring systems are installed, configured and tested to suit real offshore and fishing conditions - not just plugged in and sent out the door.
Frequently Asked Questions – Marine Electronics Consultation
Are you an authorised marine electronics service dealer?
Yes. Shotgun Marine Services is an authorised service dealer across all major marine electronics brands, with manufacturer training and accreditation.
Do you recommend brands based on commission?
No. Because we’re authorised across multiple brands, our advice is based on your boat, how you fish, and what actually works - not sales incentives.
Do I need a consultation before upgrading my electronics?
In most cases, yes. A technical consultation helps avoid mismatched gear, wasted money and systems that never perform properly.
Where do you service?
We’re based in Port Macquarie and provide marine electronics consultation, installation and service across the Mid North Coast NSW and surrounding regions.
Get It Right Before You Buy
Marine electronics are a major investment. A technical consultation ensures your system is designed properly before any gear is purchased or installed.
