East Coast Marine Electronics

13/06/2026

🚤 Another upgrade completed on this Rayglass 2350.
We've worked on this boat several times over the past year, previously fitting a Simrad Halo radar and Minn Kota trolling motor. This time we travelled over the Kaimai Ranges to install an Airmar SS175L 1kW through-hull transducer for improved deep-water fishing performance.

The boat is equipped with a Simrad EVO3S 12" and Active Imaging 3-in-1 transducer. We've configured the system with dedicated sonar sources for both shallow-water fishing and deep dropping offshore.

Watch the full install video below 👇
https://youtu.be/oMNAcPkzT7o

This week we travelled over the Kaimai Ranges to complete another u...

17/05/2026

GAME FISHING ESSENTIALS PACKAGES 🎣

Built for serious offshore anglers.

Featuring:
• Garmin GPSMAP 9000 Series
• Airmar TM275LHW
• Garmin Fantom Radar
• Garmin Navionics Vision+ Charts

Supply & installation available.

📞 021 176 6493
🌐 www.ecme.co.nz
📧 [email protected]

15/05/2026

Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 vs GPSMAP Series 🎣

One of the most common questions we get asked is:
“Which Garmin is right for my boat?”

Both are excellent systems — but they suit different boats, fishing styles, and upgrade plans.

✅ ECHOMAP UHD2
Great value for most trailer boats and weekend fishos.

✅ GPSMAP
Built for serious offshore setups, advanced networking, radar, autopilot, and 1kW transducers.

We’ve put together a practical comparison guide.

Read the full article here:
https://ecme.co.nz/blogs/news/garmin-echomap-uhd2-vs-gpsmap-series

13/05/2026

🚤 See something you like at the Hutchwilco Boat Show this weekend?
From fish finders and chartplotters to trolling motors, radar, cameras and custom installs — we can supply and professionally install the marine electronics package that suits your boat and your style of fishing.

✅ Garmin
✅ Simrad
✅ Lowrance
✅ Minn Kota
✅ Airmar Transducers & Testing
✅ Custom fabrication & transducer installs
✅ Mobile installation service

Whether you’re upgrading an existing setup or fitting out a new boat, East Coast Marine Electronics can help.

🌐 https://ecme.co.nz
📞 021 176 6493

Send us a message or give Nigel a call to discuss your next upgrade.

09/05/2026

One of our favourite installs to date 👌

This White Pointer 850 received a serious electronics upgrade with the addition of the new Garmin Panoptix PS70 through-hull transducer, paired with a Garmin GPSMAP 1553 widescreen display alongside the existing 8416xsv setup.

The PS70 is an impressive piece of tech for game fishing and offshore work, offering:
• Triple-beam coverage
• Rapid sonar returns
• Exceptional target separation and clarity

A huge thanks to Steve at Fusion Fabrication for the custom alloy work and tidy internal cable covers inside the hull — the finished result came out awesome.

This rig is now seriously well equipped for deep water and game fishing missions 🎣🔥

Installed by East Coast Marine Electronics

22/04/2026

Bluefin season is getting closer, so today was all about making sure this Haines Hunter SS725 is ready to perform offshore.

We carried out full transducer testing using the Airmar TDT1000 on the existing Airmar SS175HW and Airmar SS175L 1kW transducers, running through a Simrad S5100 module to a Simrad NSS EVO3S 16.

Both transducers tested well within factory spec, giving confidence that the system is performing exactly as it should.

Testing like this helps confirm transducer health, installation quality, and overall sonar performance before heading wide—because when the tuna are on, you want your sounder working at its best.

Proper setup and testing makes all the difference.

18/04/2026

🎣 IS YOUR BOAT BLUEFIN READY? 🎣

Bluefin season is coming fast — now is the time to get your boat dialled in before the pre-season rush hits.

Whether you’re upgrading your fish finder, fitting a 1kW transducer, or a whole new electronics package, we can help get your setup ready for tuna season.

✔ Fish Finder Upgrades
✔ 1kW Transducer Installs
✔ Trusted Airmar Installers
✔ Offshore Tuna Setups
✔ Mobile Installation Across Bay of Plenty

Don’t wait until the bite starts to realise your electronics aren’t up to it.

Avoid the pre-season rush and book your installation now.

📩 Send us a message to discuss your setup
📍 Mobile installation across BOP & surrounding areas

10/04/2026

Garmin Reactor 40 Autopilot install completed on this Nuline 650 👌

This boat was already running a solid Garmin setup, so the goal was to integrate the autopilot cleanly and make everything work seamlessly together.

⚙️ Existing Setup

• Garmin 8410XSV
• TM275LHW transducer
• GMI20 engine data display

🔧 What we did

• Installed Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot system
• Pump and ECU mounted neatly in the rear of the boat
• Dash modified to fit the new GHC50 controller in place of the GMI20
• Custom black aluminium console built by Fusion Fabrication to remount the GMI20 on top of the dash
• CCU installed under cabin squab for optimal performance
• Installed and bled Maxtek hydraulic steering system using the Bubble Buster

🧭 Setup & Calibration

Once installed:
• Dockside wizard completed with vessel specs
• Sea trial carried out in Tauranga Harbour

Perfect conditions for calibration — slack tide and no wind 👌

💥 Result

A clean install with full integration across the Garmin network — giving the skipper precise control and a much more enjoyable experience on the water.

👉 We specialise in marine electronics installation in Tauranga and across the Bay of Plenty, including autopilots, transducers, and full helm upgrades.

10/04/2026

Garmin Reactor 40 Autopilot install completed on this Nuline 650 👌

This boat was already running a solid Garmin setup, so the goal was to integrate the autopilot cleanly and make everything work seamlessly together.

⚙️ Existing Setup

• Garmin 8410XSV
• TM275LHW transducer
• GMI20 engine data display

🔧 What we did

• Installed Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot system
• Pump and ECU mounted neatly in the rear of the boat
• Dash modified to fit the new GHC50 controller in place of the GMI20
• Custom black aluminium console built by Fusion Fabrication to remount the GMI20 on top of the dash
• CCU installed under cabin squab for optimal performance
• Installed and bled Maxtek hydraulic steering system using the Bubble Buster

🧭 Setup & Calibration

Once installed:
• Dockside wizard completed with vessel specs
• Sea trial carried out in Tauranga Harbour

Perfect conditions for calibration — slack tide and no wind 👌

💥 Result

A clean install with full integration across the Garmin network — giving the skipper precise control and a much more enjoyable experience on the water.

👉 We specialise in marine electronics installation in Tauranga and across the Bay of Plenty, including autopilots, transducers, and full helm upgrades.