marine electronics
Submitted by Carry on Wed, 2011-06-08 12:32
anyone bought marine electronics from the states sounders ,gps, stereo,etc if so can you recommend anyone
Cheers Carry
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Alan James
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I have used bonzer imports before
and their service was great. Recent prices from them however have not been significantly cheaper than local prices. May pay to have a good look around.
wangler
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bonzerimports
Includes all taxes(if over $1000) and shipping and you send the money to an Oz account. BlueHeron for transducers(cheapest on freight), still waiting for my R199.....
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Simon C
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Blueheron marine. I would
Blueheron marine. I would love to stay local but not with the massive difference in price. EG, Wet box 260 for a furuno was $1350 local, all up posted to my door $800 aus from the US.
I did just purchase a TM270W from taylors for my boat as I needed it urgently and i nearly gasped when i got the price.
Tomcat
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eBay
eBay is the best to compair price have bought gps auto pilot sounder rods reels ect at least you can compair prices never had a problem
bull
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marine electronics
Marinedeal.com
I have bought a gps and sounder from this guy pretty cheap and no hassal with the post.
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harro
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about to
J & H products, got some prices on sounders today in perth, and this site is less than half the price,
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Browny
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looking at powerwinch at
looking at powerwinch at moment, and in US they're about $400, yet here they're $900 !! (for the 912 model)
certainly makes you want to buy globally with that sort of difference.
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Patto 1
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Also had a look at J&h
Also had a look at J&h products and they do have some good prices Harro.Always been a bit hesitant but about purchasing from overseas .Whats your opinion .safe or not
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harro
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hey patto
yeah mate, personally I havent, just doing it now, but I know mates that have purchased sounders, gps, etc and all good, even with the import taxes etc your still saving thousands,
my mates have them running and are very happy they did it, I will be next,
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Lastchance
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Also try WMJ marine. Very
Also try WMJ marine. Very good for the good stuff.
Or pay for some Karma and buy local.....
AllBoatsChandlery
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Give us a go
Give us a go and we'll see what we can do, im not saying we'll be the same but we'll try our best. PM me with what you want and i'll see what i can do. We want your business so lets see what we can do for you......... Support us locals which in turn supports our economy.
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harro
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dollar mate
I phoned a cple of random places looking for a foruno, $5k plus, I have found one less than half the price, I think that is unbeatable in aus,
i deffo support my local in most gear damos, and bosun, top blokes top service, and top prices ,
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AllBoatsChandlery
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What model
What model was the Furuno for $5k ? The FCV1150?
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Patto 1
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Hey Harro
Gday mate .What you going to do with your 585 when you get your new unit.
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harro
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gonna sell it bud, with the
gonna sell it bud, with the 600w tranny,
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Patto 1
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Gday Harro
Send a pm when you ready to sell i might be keen if you dont already have someone interested
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AllBoatsChandlery
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FCV585
FCV585 $2000 with 600watt tranny, Brand new with 2 year warranty.
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mrwinta
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very competetive
I am looking to buy that or similar combo.... I would be interested at that price for sure, I have to save my pennies first.... not long though I will come up when I have the funds, that is if that deal is available to all fishwrecked members???
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AllBoatsChandlery
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We try
Well when your ready and seeing your a fishwrecked member we'll look after you.
Cheers
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Oracle
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Garmin upgrades
Iv currently got a garmin 4012 with. 600 watt tranny. What sort of $$$ would I be to upgrade to a 1 kw? Does anyone know if it's a better unit with the additional power or not worth it.
AllBoatsChandlery
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Yep
Yes it will improve depth and sensitivity, but 1st check what model sounder module you have and I can let you know. We can also fit it. How's the rest of going now?
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harro
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295 mate
looking to upgrade to a foruno 295 with a 1kw 200khz tranny , and a 2kw 50khz tranny,
whats your price on this bud,
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FCV295
Pm me
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Rick
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Local V US
I have bought my electronics from the States, could not justify the price difference.
The local guys here have to buy from the sole importer. So their prices are pretty much set even before they get them. I know the likes of Oceanside and Allboat will do the best deal possible. To the point where they make next to nothing from it.
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Browny
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Worth contacting All Boat!
I found it is worth contacting all Boat for a price....they really do try their best for F/W members!
Wasn't quite as cheap as importing, but the difference was smalle when making sure I have a warranty, and knowing I'm supporting a WA business.
Just a personal opinion on what I found when buying a Powerwinch and Lowrance VHF 880 radio.
cheers.
Browny.
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Billybuchman
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No Problem
I've bought gear from a few US retailers and never had a problem - Bonzer Imports & J & H Products are both a real pleasure to deal with. Save yourself some $$ and give it a go - just beware of Geofencing with GPS Plotters.