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We don't normally advertise books but this is a good one and worth a read. This evidence based book explains how colour echo sounders work, how to operate them and how to interpret the information recorded on the display monitor. Packed full of over 130 images including screen captures, diagrams and full colour photos, this easy to read and understand book will help even the most experienced fisher gain more from their colour echo sounder/fish finder. John Adams comes from a seafaring family where all the men went to sea, serving on merchant ships, deep sea trawlers, or whalers.

Over 3000 GPS marks around Australia (coast and offshore) plus how to use a GPS tips and tricks. GPS Fishing Marks Australia Wide is an invaluable companion to all anglers-it is the complete guide on how to understand, use and get the best from your GPS, then it tells you where to find the hottest fishing spots around Australia. Almost every angler who fishes on the water around Australia either uses a GPS (Global Positioning System) or wishes they did! However, many users find mastering their GPS difficult. Using these instructions the GPS enables anglers to determine their latitude and longitude out on the water as well as helping them to navigate a boat to a particular set of co-ordinates.

The Furuno FCV-588 is the next generation on from the FCV-587 and is an award winning dual frequency (50 kHz and 200 kHz) colour digital fish finder also featuring Furuno’s RezBoost technology. The FCV-588 displays underwater conditions in a 8.4″ 640 by 480 waterproof super-bright LCD screen which is still viewable in direct sunlight. The Furono FCV-588 features the same filtering capabilities and auto adjustments as the FCV-628. It has all the same capabilities and specifications as the 628 except it has an output power up to 1Kw as opposed to the FCV-628’s 600 watts. The FCV-588 has an 8.4 inch screen instead of the 5.7 inch screen (Measured diagonally). The maximum depth capability will depend on your transducer selection below. For the full Furuno FCV-588 brochure click here.

Select this transom mount transducer and you will have the ability to read surface water temperature as well as a total depth capability of 150+m plus depending on water clarity and conditions. It features a 50/200 kHz, dual-frequency, single-ceramic element and has a beam angle of 11 degrees at 200KHz and 45 degrees at 45KHz. Dimensions are 70mm wide X 105mm high X 158mm deep.

The GP-1871F (7") and GP-1971F (9") are new to the Furuno range and are developed from the NavNet TZtouch2, featuring slide-out menus containing all the tools and data you need to be in total control. They are full touch screen edge with edge seamless glass styling and by using the friendly rich C-MAP M-AU-D060-MS  charts, the GP-1871F and 1971F delivers highly precise data that features plenty of useful information such as relief vectors, tidal streams and marine plans, considerably enhancing your navigational awareness. Both units can also be connected to the 1st watch wireless radar giving your chart plotter a major upgrade in accuracy and safety. (radar sold separately). Some of the main features of the units are 72 channel GPS, 30,000 waypoint storage with 1000 planned routes, 300, 600 or 1kW transducer options, standard 50/200kHz or optional CHIRP 40 to 225kHz. Modes include TrueEcho Chirp, RezBoost, Accu-Fish, Bottom Discrimination, Auro Gain, Manual Gain, A0Scope, Marker Zoom, Bottom Zoom and Bottom lock. For the full Furuno GP1871F/1971F brochure click here.

The FURUNO GPS navigator GP-39 provides accurate and reliable position fixing, thanks to a separate 12-channel GPS receiver combined with integrated SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS) technology. The GP-39 has various display modes (Plotter, Highway, Steering, NAV data, Satellite monitor and 2 user customizable modes) on the 4.2" color LCD. Up to 3,000 points of ship track, 10,000 waypoints and 100 routes (each with up to 30 waypoints) can be stored. The waypoint and route data can be exported/imported via a USB flash drive or signal converter. The GP-39 can be networked with a fish finder, sonar, radar or other navigation equipment for feeding highly accurate navigation data. Price includes bracket, antenna and 10m antenna cable. For the full Furuno GP-39 brochure click here.

The re-designed TM260 sports a new look and better high-speed performance. The industry's first, 1 kW, transom-mount transducer has a new, rugged, mounting bracket. The sleek design makes the unit easier to install. And its streamlined shape will give you improved high-speed performance up to 30 knots (35 MPH). The TM260 will make 600 W sounders respond like a more-powerful model. Get 16-times the sensitivity compared with a standard transom-mounted transducer. It packs four, 50 kHz/200 kHz elements to focus narrow beams at both frequencies, so you'll see crisp targets and clear bottom definition. Unit is approximately 100mm wide, 190mm long and 75mm high.

The Furuno GP330B external Antenna is only 99mm in diameter and sits 83mm high. It is accurate to within 3 mtrs when using the WAAS mode. Designed for use with all the TZT3 units it eliminates satellite dropout from the inbuilt antenna when the head unit is fiited in the cabin of a large cruiser style vessel. It can output data in either NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 format, allowing use with NavNet 3D systems amoung others. It includes a 6mtr cable and NMEA2000 connector.

The Furuno FCV-295 is a 10.4″ full colcour fishfinder that allows a wide selection of operating frequencies. You may choose any two frequencies between 28 and 200 kHz to fit your fishing operation. Output power is selectable from 1, 2 or 3 kW. A wide variety of display modes and functions are available, which provide skippers with simple and intuitive information. Some key features of this unit are Furuno’s digital filter to optimize the gain to obtain highly defined images of underwater conditions. White Edge – which displays the top of the seabed in white to easily discern seabed structure from bottom fish returns and Quick Gain Control. With the FCV-295’s Quick Gain control, changes in the Gain setting are applied to not only the new echoes, but to all past echoes on the screen. You can compare the past and current echoes under the same gain setting. Because the changes are applied to both new and existing returns, you will be able to quickly and easily find the right Gain setting for your conditions. For the full Furuno FCV-295 brochure click here.

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL New from the ground up with a host of revolutionary technologies, The FCV600 and FCV800 clearly distinguish fish from other structures such as seabed and reef. the FCV600 and FCV800 are capable of using TruEcho CHIRP and traditional Pulse transducers. This helps you fish more effectively than ever before. With Colour Range Expansion, the range of identifiable echoes is expanded so you can intuitively identify bottom fish from the seabed. Reefs, structure, and fish near the seabed are shown in slightly separated colours, making it easy to tell structure from fish at a glance. New Sunlight and Yellow colour schemes also offer enhanced visibility under bright sunlight conditions. With wireless connectivity a second display can be installed to show the echoes and nav data from the FCV-600 and FCV-800 via wireless network, so you can monitor the underwater situation from the stern or bow while fishing. For the full Furuno FCV-600 brochure click here.

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL The FCV800 is the big brother to the FCV600 above and has an 8.4 inch colour screen. New from the ground up with a host of revolutionary technologies, The FCV600 and FCV800 clearly distinguish fish from other structures such as seabed and reef. the FCV600 and FCV800 are capable of using TruEcho CHIRP and traditional Pulse transducers. This helps you fish more effectively than ever before. With Colour Range Expansion, the range of identifiable echoes is expanded so you can intuitively identify bottom fish from the seabed. Reefs, structure, and fish near the seabed are shown in slightly separated colours, making it easy to tell structure from fish at a glance. New Sunlight and Yellow colour schemes also offer enhanced visibility under bright sunlight conditions. With wireless connectivity a second display can be installed to show the echoes and nav data from the FCV-600 and FCV-800 via wireless network, so you can monitor the underwater situation from the stern or bow while fishing. For the full Furuno FCV-800 brochure click here.

Same transducer as above however it also includes a paddle wheel speed sensor.

Measuring 25cm x 19cm x 7cm, the Furuno SCX-20 Satellite Compass utilises four separate GNSS Antennas for the ultimate in responsiveness and sets a new standard for reliable and accurate heading for all of your marine electronics. Traditionally, a Satellite Compass calculates heading using one baseline between two antennas but the SCX-20's four antennas can calculate heading information using any one of the six baselines drawn between the four antennas.The unprecedented quad-antenna design of the SCX-20 calculates extremely accurate heading, pitch, roll, and heave information. The Furuno SCX-20 Satellite Compass acts as an ideal heading sensor for radar, autopilots and AIS. The compass provides a wide range of navigational data, including GNSS position, SOG, and COG. For the full SCX-20 brochure click here.

The Furuno 1815 is an 8.4” color LCD radar designed for pleasure craft and small fishing boats. The Radar has easy-to-use, intuitive controls, while maintaining the high performance you expect from Furuno products. Even in poor visibility such as fog or storms, the radar produces detailed pictures of coastline and targets at short ranges by utilizing narrow pulses and dual IF bandwidths. The waterproof display makes it ideal for exposed installations, such as fly bridges. The 1815 utilises Furuno's Fast Target Trackin, True Trail Mode and True View Mode technologies to ensure optimum performance in detecting and ranging targets of interest. For the full Furuno 1815 Radar brochure click here.

NavNet TZtouch3 from Furuno introduces more powerful features and functions, super-bright and responsive IPS displays, and a variety of screen sizes and interface options to suit any boating style or size vessel. Furuno set the standard for multi touch screen MFDs in 2012 with the introduction of their groundbreaking NavNet TZtouch series. NavNet TZtouch was refined in 2015 with the release of NavNet TZtouch2, introducing larger displays and more built-in features. Furuno has perfected the series with the introduction of NavNet TZtouch3, packing in more powerful features and functions, super-bright and responsive IPS displays, and a variety of screen sizes and interface options to suit any boating style or size of vessel. NavNet TZtouch3 offers three display options. The 12" Hybrid Control TZT12F is an IPS multi touch display with an integrated control panel, including Furuno’s intuitive RotoKey and dedicated physical buttons to complement NavNet TZtouch3's multi-touch controls. The 16" TZT16F and 19" TZT19F are sleek, all-glass, multi-touch IPS displays that deliver stunning presentations from virtually any angle. All models incorporate a powerful quad-core processor that takes NavNet's TimeZero technology to the next level, offering 4-way split-screen displays and lightning-fast response time. For the full Furuno Navnet TZT3 brochure click here.

This CHIRP stainless steel thru hull transducer with water temperature has a 20 degree offset angle designed to suit almost all V bottom boats. It suits the Furuno FCV-588 and FCV-295 models and is 134mm in diameter and 118mm tall. Frequencies are between 130 – 210 kHz operating on a 25 degree beam to give you a usable depth of 300m plus.

Navionics Platinum + Plus charts are designed with the most demanding boaters and serious anglers in mind, all the marine content of Navionics+ is enhanced with additional viewing options that take your boating experience to the next level. They have all the features of the Plus charts above plus RELIEF SHADING, SATELLITE IMAGERY WITH SONARCHART SHADING OVERLAY, SATELLITE IMAGERY WITH SONARCHART SHADING OVERLAY, 3-D VIEW and AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY. There are 4 charts that cover all of Australia and New Zealand so make sure you choose where you live and go boating. See all images for selection choices.

the Furuno TM185HW 9High Wide) Transom Mount CHIRP Transducer enables bottom detection down to 300m+ with 5 to 10 times greater detail. The TM185HW Resolution is so precise it’s possible to distinguish between individual bait fish, game fish, and underwater structures. It operates between 150-250KHz @ a 25 degree beamwidth. Unit is approximately 137mm wide, 260mm long and 160mm high.

B54 Thru Hull Bronze Transducer & Fairing Block for DFF-3D Multi bean sonar Box

This C-MAP continental chart covers all of Australia and is perfect for all recreational applications.

GO DEEPER WITH MORE POWER THAN YOU THOUGHT WAS POSSIBLE. You spoke. We listened. And now we delivered! NavNet TZtouch3 incorporates a powerful internal 1 kW TruEcho CHIRP Fish Finder. For many, this is the perfect Fish Finder, but for some, they need more power. So, we proudly bring you Deep Impact (DI-FFAMP), a high-powered 2/3 kW amplifier that connects to the internal TruEcho CHIRP Fish Finder.

Sitting just 9" high and 24" Diameter the DRS4D-NXT radar is a Solid-State Radar utilizing Doppler technology to ensure the safest navigation. The NXT features Target Analyzer, Fast Target Tracking and Auto Target Acquire function to offer optimal detection and sensitivity of hazardous objects. Combined with RezBoost technology, the NXT Radar has no equal in spotting and tracking targets moving around your vessel efficiently with a high resolution. Targets that are approaching your vessel automatically change colour to help you identify potentially dangerous targets. Green echoes are targets that stay stationary, or are moving away from you, while red echoes are hazardous targets that are moving towards your vessel. Echoes dynamically change colors as targets approach, or get farther away from your vessel.

Whilst not the cheapest product on the market, if you need to bracket mount your TZT3 12" or 16" head unit then this is the way to go.

The Furuno Navnet TZT3 Touch 19 has all the same specifications and features as the TZT3 12 and 16 above however it comes in a 18.5″ wide screen. For the full Furuno Navnet TZT3 brochure click here.