03/11/2026
Thinking about a new sounder this summer? Before you compare screens, it's worth answering four questions first.
1. What boat is it going on, and where will it mount? Dash, console or bracket, plus where the transducer can sit.
2. Where and how do you fish? Estuary, the Bay or wider offshore. It shapes the screen size and sonar you'll actually use.
3. Will it talk to the rest of your boat? Think about how it connects with your other electronics (often over an NMEA 2000 network), engine data from your Suzuki (an extra gauge or interface may be needed), radar, VHF, autopilot and your trolling motor. Many brands pair their sounders with their own trolling motors, so it's worth planning the whole setup before you buy.
4. What's your budget, all in? Include the transducer, cabling and installation, not just the screen.
We supply and fit Furuno, Garmin, Humminbird, Lowrance and Simrad, so there's no single brand to push. Just the one that suits your boat and the way you fish.
Book an electronics chat on (07) 4124 3170, or drop in to see us at 229 Maryborough Hervey Bay Rd, Urraween, Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:30pm.
Better boating every day.
