Actually may have just answered my own question. looking at ebay I can get one from the states delivered express to Perth before the weekend for $1000.

apart from the warranty is there any issues with installing a US sourced unit? Do they have a habit of being held up in customs? tThis would save me a minimum $350 and have no impact on waiting time.

Ben

Hi Ben,

If there arent any site sponsors NOR that are Furuno dealers then All Boats are an option. They will look after you on price and they do instalations also.

We've sold many Furuno units and whilst reliable we've had warranty claims in the past but being purchased locally it was sorted straight away. 2 year warranty if purchased in Australia and if you buy the unit from say AB they will look after you on the instal price also.

Give them a call.

i am also looking for one Ben - i would buy from over seas, cant get anything near as cheap local.

Have a look at BOE marine - i think i had one priced at about 950 including Trans and shipping.

just stay away from Koala GPS. i bought a Lowrance Elite. it took 89 days to get to my house

http://fishwrecked.com/forum/koala-gpsfail

 Thanks to Ryan at Oceanside for the advise, used it on the weekend and it was awesome!!

Chivers Marine did the job for me, supplied and fitted.

Bought a lot of stuff from the states I have always paid extra to have premium freight for peace of mind. The quickest arrived in 7 days doubt you would get it before the weekend. Stay away from Koala only mob I had trouble with, if you want it by the weekend go with a local supplier.

after the cash back the saving is not that much- and u know its a local mob gonna help u

all boats looked after me very well (ask to speak to peter m)

however taylors are the distributors and will sell at the same price- and they are a massive source of info to get the most of your sounder

i have used BOE amrine in the past with great success- but head units i buy local

thanks for the comments guys. after some consideration of the above comments, I think i'll stay local, mostly because I need it before the weekend and piece of mind if down the track it has a heart attack.

Agreed stay away from koala, still waiting on elite 7 combo, 3 months and counting

 I brought a 587 from All Boats, best price in Perth and they threw in a pt66 trannie too.

Ok ended up with a 627 locally (from Fremantle). Ended up installing transducer myself over the weekend. Will take it out for a test on the weekend if we finally get some half decent weather!