Lowrance: HDS Gen2 Generation has arrived!
01/02/2012
Lowrance's flagship FishFinder series, the HDS Gen2, are now in stock at CH Smith Marine! We now have stock of HDS5 Gen2, HDS7 Gen2 and HDS10 Gen2 fishfinder/GPS Chartplotter Combo's with the HDS 8 Gen2 Fishfinder/Plotter Combo and the chartplotters in this range expected in at the . . . [ full article ]
01/02/2012
Lowrance's flagship FishFinder series, the HDS Gen2, are now in stock at CH Smith Marine! We now have stock of HDS5 Gen2, HDS7 Gen2 and HDS10 Gen2 fishfinder/GPS Chartplotter Combo's with the HDS 8 Gen2 Fishfinder/Plotter Combo and the chartplotters in this range expected in at the . . . [ full article ]
Lowrance Gen2 & Elite 4 Units In Stock!!
27/01/2012
CH Smith are pleased to announce that a number of new Lowrance units have come into stock and are ready for sale. The Lowrance Mark 4 GPS/Fishfinder, Elite 4x Fishfinder, Elite 4 DSI GPS/Fishfinder and HDS-5 Gen2 are now in store and ready to be shipped out . . . [ full article ]
27/01/2012
CH Smith are pleased to announce that a number of new Lowrance units have come into stock and are ready for sale. The Lowrance Mark 4 GPS/Fishfinder, Elite 4x Fishfinder, Elite 4 DSI GPS/Fishfinder and HDS-5 Gen2 are now in store and ready to be shipped out . . . [ full article ]
Tacktick price reductions
12/01/2012
Raymarine's acquisition of Tacktick the leading manufacturer of wireless sail and power boat instruments, has delivered price reductions across the whole range. Out of box warranty is 2 years and can be extended by on line registration to 3 years . . . [ full article ]
12/01/2012
Raymarine's acquisition of Tacktick the leading manufacturer of wireless sail and power boat instruments, has delivered price reductions across the whole range. Out of box warranty is 2 years and can be extended by on line registration to 3 years . . . [ full article ]
GME EPIRB in dramatic rescue
11/01/2012
A ride in a NSW Water Police vessel was the last thing 11 year old Coffs Harbour mates Ryan Matthews and Riley Smiles expected when they set off with their fathers for a day’s boating off of Sydney’s Northern beaches last week. . . . [ full article ]
11/01/2012
A ride in a NSW Water Police vessel was the last thing 11 year old Coffs Harbour mates Ryan Matthews and Riley Smiles expected when they set off with their fathers for a day’s boating off of Sydney’s Northern beaches last week. . . . [ full article ]
Lowrance HDS Gen2
19/12/2011
With double the memory and twice the processor speed, Lowrance HDS Gen2 delivers enhanced responsiveness, faster start-up and menu operation, along with lightning-fast chart panning and zooming speeds. The new HDS Gen2 also features StructureMapTM view – a powerful tool that . . . [ full article ]
19/12/2011
With double the memory and twice the processor speed, Lowrance HDS Gen2 delivers enhanced responsiveness, faster start-up and menu operation, along with lightning-fast chart panning and zooming speeds. The new HDS Gen2 also features StructureMapTM view – a powerful tool that . . . [ full article ]
Re Use Navman Transducers with Lowrance or Simrad
16/12/2011
Owners of dual Frequency Navman or Airmar Transducers can now connect them to their Lowrance HDS or Simrad NSS or NSE displays by purchasing a Navman Lowrance adaptor cable. Now upgrading is cheaper and easier than ever with this Transducer adaptor cable. . . . [ full article ]
16/12/2011
Owners of dual Frequency Navman or Airmar Transducers can now connect them to their Lowrance HDS or Simrad NSS or NSE displays by purchasing a Navman Lowrance adaptor cable. Now upgrading is cheaper and easier than ever with this Transducer adaptor cable. . . . [ full article ]
Raymarine E7 - First Impressions!
01/12/2011
CH Smith Marine are proud to announce that Raymarine's E7 touch screen MFD has arrived in-store! I could hardly contain my excitement as I unboxed this piece of fishfinder history. The E7 is the first unit to allow you to look at the screen remotely via an . . . [ full article ]
01/12/2011
CH Smith Marine are proud to announce that Raymarine's E7 touch screen MFD has arrived in-store! I could hardly contain my excitement as I unboxed this piece of fishfinder history. The E7 is the first unit to allow you to look at the screen remotely via an . . . [ full article ]
Worlds Oldest fish hooks! What A Catch!
25/11/2011
We all love to get out and wet a line, turns out it may be a little more generational than we thought!! SCIENCE Magazine recently published a new article which claims archaeologists have discovered evidence of the earliest fish hook manufacture in the world. Fish remains, dated from . . . [ full article ]
25/11/2011
We all love to get out and wet a line, turns out it may be a little more generational than we thought!! SCIENCE Magazine recently published a new article which claims archaeologists have discovered evidence of the earliest fish hook manufacture in the world. Fish remains, dated from . . . [ full article ]
Turning the Right Way with Turning Point Propellers
23/11/2011
After managing to smash my prop on a boat ramp at Lake Eppalock I was left with little option but to look for a new prop. Knowing that we stocked Turning Point propellers, I jumped onto our website to see exactly what was available. A quick . . . [ full article ]
23/11/2011
After managing to smash my prop on a boat ramp at Lake Eppalock I was left with little option but to look for a new prop. Knowing that we stocked Turning Point propellers, I jumped onto our website to see exactly what was available. A quick . . . [ full article ]
Lowrance and Simrad Radar Image Overlay
21/11/2011
Now that you have your Lowrance 3G or 4G Radar or your Simrad 3G or 4G Radar, why not take full advantage of the system capabilities and overlay your radar image on top of your plotter image?? The GPS plotter image is showing you theoretically what is . . . [ full article ]
21/11/2011
Now that you have your Lowrance 3G or 4G Radar or your Simrad 3G or 4G Radar, why not take full advantage of the system capabilities and overlay your radar image on top of your plotter image?? The GPS plotter image is showing you theoretically what is . . . [ full article ]
A guide to selecting a Trim Tab
18/11/2011
Trim tabs – Basics There are two different axes in any boat. The roll axis spans the width of the boat while the pitch axis runs from the bow to the transom. If you’re not balanced on both axes, your boat will plow or . . . [ full article ]
18/11/2011
Trim tabs – Basics There are two different axes in any boat. The roll axis spans the width of the boat while the pitch axis runs from the bow to the transom. If you’re not balanced on both axes, your boat will plow or . . . [ full article ]
Lowrance Kayak Transducer Mount
17/11/2011
Lowrance latest in transducer mounting systems for sit-on-top fishing kayaks has arrived today. The new Kayak Transducer Scupper Mount is perfect for all HDS, Elite, Mark and X-Series Lowrance Skimmer transducers. Fitting both the 83/200kHz and 455/800kHz DownScan Imaging (DSI) models alike as well as . . . [ full article ]
17/11/2011
Lowrance latest in transducer mounting systems for sit-on-top fishing kayaks has arrived today. The new Kayak Transducer Scupper Mount is perfect for all HDS, Elite, Mark and X-Series Lowrance Skimmer transducers. Fitting both the 83/200kHz and 455/800kHz DownScan Imaging (DSI) models alike as well as . . . [ full article ]
Stormy Inflatable Childs Lifejacket
11/11/2011
The Stormy Childrens Inflatable Vests are now in stock and some great deals are on offer for these items. These Kids life jackets inflate automatically and are for the 15 to 40kg weight range. They are easy and light to wear and have a harness . . . [ full article ]
11/11/2011
The Stormy Childrens Inflatable Vests are now in stock and some great deals are on offer for these items. These Kids life jackets inflate automatically and are for the 15 to 40kg weight range. They are easy and light to wear and have a harness . . . [ full article ]
R509LH Chirp Transducer-- A first look!
10/11/2011
It sits on the shop floor like Godzilla, but unlike this cult movie, this R509LH Chirp Transducer isn't a cheap B-Grade Knockoff-- instead it's a US marvel, a perfect piece of marine engineering. And it's BIG see it next to a size 11 Active Casual . . . [ full article ]
10/11/2011
It sits on the shop floor like Godzilla, but unlike this cult movie, this R509LH Chirp Transducer isn't a cheap B-Grade Knockoff-- instead it's a US marvel, a perfect piece of marine engineering. And it's BIG see it next to a size 11 Active Casual . . . [ full article ]
Go the right way with Garmin GPSMAP750!
04/11/2011
CH Smith are proud to announce a new and exciting Garmin Promotion! Simply buy a Garmin GPSMAP750s Chartplotter/Fishfinder Combination and you will recieve a bonus Garmin Nuvi 50 in-car GPS worth $249!! . . . [ full article ]
04/11/2011
CH Smith are proud to announce a new and exciting Garmin Promotion! Simply buy a Garmin GPSMAP750s Chartplotter/Fishfinder Combination and you will recieve a bonus Garmin Nuvi 50 in-car GPS worth $249!! . . . [ full article ]
4G Broadband Radar
04/11/2011
Navico released this week, 4G broadband radar in their popular Simrad and Lowrance brands. Boasting 50% more range and new revolutionary Beam Sharpening technology provides the sharpest possible radar images. 4G Broadband is the first dome antenna to employ beam sharpening. This enables a new feature called . . . [ full article ]
04/11/2011
Navico released this week, 4G broadband radar in their popular Simrad and Lowrance brands. Boasting 50% more range and new revolutionary Beam Sharpening technology provides the sharpest possible radar images. 4G Broadband is the first dome antenna to employ beam sharpening. This enables a new feature called . . . [ full article ]
Sonic Hub Upgrade for latest Apple
03/11/2011
Navico have announced new software to support Apple iPhone 4S and iOS5 operating system. SonicHub users who are experiencing problems with an iOS5 device in their SonicHub should update their SonicHub software to 10.2337. How to see if your SonicHub™ is already using 10.2337:1. From a chart/sonar/radar/info . . . [ full article ]
03/11/2011
Navico have announced new software to support Apple iPhone 4S and iOS5 operating system. SonicHub users who are experiencing problems with an iOS5 device in their SonicHub should update their SonicHub software to 10.2337. How to see if your SonicHub™ is already using 10.2337:1. From a chart/sonar/radar/info . . . [ full article ]
An Aussie Icon returns!
19/10/2011
Exciting news with the legendary Rapala Spotted Dog CD05 returning to Australian shores! CH SMITH HAS NOW SOLD OUT OF THIS EXCLUSIVE ITEM Rapala’s “Spotted Dog” was first made famous in the mid-to-late 80’s by Rapala’s Head of International Export, Erkki Norell, as a superb trout & native . . . [ full article ]
19/10/2011
Exciting news with the legendary Rapala Spotted Dog CD05 returning to Australian shores! CH SMITH HAS NOW SOLD OUT OF THIS EXCLUSIVE ITEM Rapala’s “Spotted Dog” was first made famous in the mid-to-late 80’s by Rapala’s Head of International Export, Erkki Norell, as a superb trout & native . . . [ full article ]
How to choose a Fish Finder
13/10/2011
CH Smith Marine has been providing the best fish finders to the Australian market for over 50 years, so we have learnt a thing of two about these wonders of modern fishing. Since our original relationship started with Furuno in 1957, we have continually added only . . . [ full article ]
13/10/2011
CH Smith Marine has been providing the best fish finders to the Australian market for over 50 years, so we have learnt a thing of two about these wonders of modern fishing. Since our original relationship started with Furuno in 1957, we have continually added only . . . [ full article ]
Snapper Season
29/09/2011
October is almost upon us and with the (somewhat) warmer weather, the Victorian Snapper Season has begun!There are some great reports coming into the shop, with a lot of anglers saying they are beginning to get the first reds of the season in and around Port . . . [ full article ]
29/09/2011
October is almost upon us and with the (somewhat) warmer weather, the Victorian Snapper Season has begun!There are some great reports coming into the shop, with a lot of anglers saying they are beginning to get the first reds of the season in and around Port . . . [ full article ]
Spring Into Trout Season!
25/08/2011
Spring is almost here and with that first magic weekend in September the trout season opens in Victoria!Victoria has experienced a deluge of rain during the year and the rivers are running high with healthy fat trout!Over the Winter anglers have experienced great catches of fish . . . [ full article ]
25/08/2011
Spring is almost here and with that first magic weekend in September the trout season opens in Victoria!Victoria has experienced a deluge of rain during the year and the rivers are running high with healthy fat trout!Over the Winter anglers have experienced great catches of fish . . . [ full article ]
Tallon iPad Mount with USB Power Socket
23/08/2011
Mounting an iPad or iPad 2 has never been easier than with the Tallon iPad Mount with USB Power Elite Socket. A partnership between Tallon Systems and US Company RAM Mount, enables any model of the widely popular iPad or iPhone to be easily attached to . . . [ full article ]
23/08/2011
Mounting an iPad or iPad 2 has never been easier than with the Tallon iPad Mount with USB Power Elite Socket. A partnership between Tallon Systems and US Company RAM Mount, enables any model of the widely popular iPad or iPhone to be easily attached to . . . [ full article ]
Garmin Topo Maps on Marine Displays
22/08/2011
Garmin Chart Plotters and multi function displays can now display Australian Land Topo Maps. Until now, some Hand Held and Car Navigators were the only displays that could use Topo Maps. Topo Maps are available on preprogrammed SD Cards and includes topographical contours down to 20m. based . . . [ full article ]
22/08/2011
Garmin Chart Plotters and multi function displays can now display Australian Land Topo Maps. Until now, some Hand Held and Car Navigators were the only displays that could use Topo Maps. Topo Maps are available on preprogrammed SD Cards and includes topographical contours down to 20m. based . . . [ full article ]
More Awards
09/07/2011
In addition to the Navico 2010 Dealer (Simrad Lowrance Eagle) of the Year award presented at the APAC conference in Auckland in March 2011, CH Smith Marine received a Special Achievement Award from Navionics for the 2010/2011 financial year. Pictured presenting the award at the . . . [ full article ]
09/07/2011
In addition to the Navico 2010 Dealer (Simrad Lowrance Eagle) of the Year award presented at the APAC conference in Auckland in March 2011, CH Smith Marine received a Special Achievement Award from Navionics for the 2010/2011 financial year. Pictured presenting the award at the . . . [ full article ]
Free Navionics Map Updates
09/07/2011
Any Gold (not available for Bundle Gold Cards) or Platinum card purchased after October 2010 can receive free updates from the date of purchase. Known as Freshest Data, updates include Navionics’ most current database with updated Notices to Mariners, Points of Interest, tides & currents, port plans, . . . [ full article ]
09/07/2011
Any Gold (not available for Bundle Gold Cards) or Platinum card purchased after October 2010 can receive free updates from the date of purchase. Known as Freshest Data, updates include Navionics’ most current database with updated Notices to Mariners, Points of Interest, tides & currents, port plans, . . . [ full article ]
Simrad NSS has arrived
09/07/2011
Stock is trickling in as Simrad gear up to supply the huge back log of orders for this eagerly anticipated new generation of multifunction touch screen displays. A few lucky individuals have received their new systems and we look forward to hearing about their experience. Daily demonstrations . . . [ full article ]
09/07/2011
Stock is trickling in as Simrad gear up to supply the huge back log of orders for this eagerly anticipated new generation of multifunction touch screen displays. A few lucky individuals have received their new systems and we look forward to hearing about their experience. Daily demonstrations . . . [ full article ]
SIMRAD BSM-2 & CHIRP Revolution
26/05/2011
Imagine knowing what exact frequencies work the best at detecting specific fish species: Bluefin Tuna—60 kHz and Squid—133 kHz. Now imagine tuning your fishfinder to these frequencies, marking the fish precisely on the screen, then catching them! CH Smith Marine is proud to . . . [ full article ]
26/05/2011
Imagine knowing what exact frequencies work the best at detecting specific fish species: Bluefin Tuna—60 kHz and Squid—133 kHz. Now imagine tuning your fishfinder to these frequencies, marking the fish precisely on the screen, then catching them! CH Smith Marine is proud to . . . [ full article ]
Minn Kota Riptide SP with iPilot
12/05/2011
Minn Kota have released their latest i-Pilot electric motor, the Riptide SP with iPilot. This motor is cheaper than the Terrova but is still packed full of the features you would expect from a top end electric. These electric motors have revolutionised lure fishing with . . . [ full article ]
12/05/2011
Minn Kota have released their latest i-Pilot electric motor, the Riptide SP with iPilot. This motor is cheaper than the Terrova but is still packed full of the features you would expect from a top end electric. These electric motors have revolutionised lure fishing with . . . [ full article ]
Rapala Ez Glide Filleting Knfe
05/05/2011
The words of Crocodile Dundee ring true with Rapala's new EZ Glide Filleting Knife. You could almost see the rugged Territory bushman waving around the EZ Glide nonchalantly at the boat ramp in Portland or Apollo Bay, “That's not a knife, now THIS is a knife,” . . . [ full article ]
05/05/2011
The words of Crocodile Dundee ring true with Rapala's new EZ Glide Filleting Knife. You could almost see the rugged Territory bushman waving around the EZ Glide nonchalantly at the boat ramp in Portland or Apollo Bay, “That's not a knife, now THIS is a knife,” . . . [ full article ]
Lowrance HDS V4.0 Software Upgrade
03/05/2011
In continuing investment in the Lowrance HDS platform, Lowrance has released HDS V4.0 operating system, that brings many new enhancements to the Lowrance HDS product range. System Improvements – HDS 4.0 software provides faster boot time, system stability and chart speed.HDS8 & HDS10 Quick Access . . . [ full article ]
03/05/2011
In continuing investment in the Lowrance HDS platform, Lowrance has released HDS V4.0 operating system, that brings many new enhancements to the Lowrance HDS product range. System Improvements – HDS 4.0 software provides faster boot time, system stability and chart speed.HDS8 & HDS10 Quick Access . . . [ full article ]
C MAP Bathymetric Charts
20/04/2011
C MAP have announced today the release of bathymetric charts for Australian Waters. These are available in both NT+ and MAX formats on C Cards and SD Cards. They are sold as separate cards and cannot be combined onto one card with the existing map data. NT+ . . . [ full article ]
20/04/2011
C MAP have announced today the release of bathymetric charts for Australian Waters. These are available in both NT+ and MAX formats on C Cards and SD Cards. They are sold as separate cards and cannot be combined onto one card with the existing map data. NT+ . . . [ full article ]
Simrad NSS Displays an Easy Touch
08/04/2011
Simrad is releasing its new NSS series which offers three Touch Screen displays to compliment its existing NSE series. Known as the NSS7, NSS8 and NSS12, they use ultrabright LED backlit screens and a mixture of intuitive icons and one touch buttons to guide you to . . . [ full article ]
08/04/2011
Simrad is releasing its new NSS series which offers three Touch Screen displays to compliment its existing NSE series. Known as the NSS7, NSS8 and NSS12, they use ultrabright LED backlit screens and a mixture of intuitive icons and one touch buttons to guide you to . . . [ full article ]
Digital Yacht iAIS now available
02/04/2011
Digital Yacht iAIS Wireless Receiver was announced in September last year and has taken all this time to finally get into commercial production. The Digital Yacht iAIS provides a high quality AIS receiver that can also take in a boat's other sensor data such as GPS, . . . [ full article ]
02/04/2011
Digital Yacht iAIS Wireless Receiver was announced in September last year and has taken all this time to finally get into commercial production. The Digital Yacht iAIS provides a high quality AIS receiver that can also take in a boat's other sensor data such as GPS, . . . [ full article ]
Cooper Nylon Anchor a world first
17/03/2011
The Cooper Nylon Anchor is the world's first plastic anchor. It is small and light, weighing less than 1 kg, so it is easily transported and stored on Kayacks and Jet Skis. Most importantly, the anchor performs better in all conditions than other . . . [ full article ]
17/03/2011
The Cooper Nylon Anchor is the world's first plastic anchor. It is small and light, weighing less than 1 kg, so it is easily transported and stored on Kayacks and Jet Skis. Most importantly, the anchor performs better in all conditions than other . . . [ full article ]
Intellian Sat TV Antenna Price Reduction
10/03/2011
Intellian Technologies has established its name with its introduction of the self-contained satellite antenna system, which provides access to high quality Satellite TV in the open sea, even in the roughest weather conditions. With integrated DVB technology, the Intellian Satellite TV antenna is . . . [ full article ]
10/03/2011
Intellian Technologies has established its name with its introduction of the self-contained satellite antenna system, which provides access to high quality Satellite TV in the open sea, even in the roughest weather conditions. With integrated DVB technology, the Intellian Satellite TV antenna is . . . [ full article ]
GME G Series Accessories
01/03/2011
GME's G Series have been enhanced with a range of accessories now available. Known as the G.PLOT, G.FISH and G.COMBO, they offer exceptional value in a popular space saving design. They can either be flushed into a dash, or mounted on the simple to . . . [ full article ]
01/03/2011
GME's G Series have been enhanced with a range of accessories now available. Known as the G.PLOT, G.FISH and G.COMBO, they offer exceptional value in a popular space saving design. They can either be flushed into a dash, or mounted on the simple to . . . [ full article ]
IsatPhone Satellite Phone Review
24/02/2011
IsatPhone Pro, the eagerly awaited Satellite Phone from Inmarsat is now available for sale from CH Smith Marine. The IsatPhone Pro provides the ultimate combination of a robust handset that is easy to use, with long battery life and the most reliable satellite communications network in the . . . [ full article ]
24/02/2011
IsatPhone Pro, the eagerly awaited Satellite Phone from Inmarsat is now available for sale from CH Smith Marine. The IsatPhone Pro provides the ultimate combination of a robust handset that is easy to use, with long battery life and the most reliable satellite communications network in the . . . [ full article ]
Gaffman Extra Large Landing Nets
11/02/2011
Imagine that you've just hooked and fought the fish of a lifetime.... you've got it at the side of the boat where it looks at you balefully as you desperately struggle to lock onto its lips with the Rapala lip grip. Suddenly, with . . . [ full article ]
11/02/2011
Imagine that you've just hooked and fought the fish of a lifetime.... you've got it at the side of the boat where it looks at you balefully as you desperately struggle to lock onto its lips with the Rapala lip grip. Suddenly, with . . . [ full article ]
Minn Kota Terrova iPilot back in stock
08/02/2011
The wait is over with the latest batch of Minn Kota Terrova iPilots having arrived today. These electric motors have revolutionised lure fishing with their spot lock feature and demand has easily exceeded supply so far. The iPilot's abilitity while casting lures to hold you in . . . [ full article ]
08/02/2011
The wait is over with the latest batch of Minn Kota Terrova iPilots having arrived today. These electric motors have revolutionised lure fishing with their spot lock feature and demand has easily exceeded supply so far. The iPilot's abilitity while casting lures to hold you in . . . [ full article ]
Find us on Facebook
02/02/2011
You can now find CH Smith Marine at the world's most popular social networking site – Facebook! Just scroll down the home page, past Join our Mailing List to the Stay Connected section.“Like” our page to stay in the loop about new products and specials as . . . [ full article ]
02/02/2011
You can now find CH Smith Marine at the world's most popular social networking site – Facebook! Just scroll down the home page, past Join our Mailing List to the Stay Connected section.“Like” our page to stay in the loop about new products and specials as . . . [ full article ]
Lowrance DSI - Affordable DownScanning
31/01/2011
Lowrance is releasing this week the Mark and Elite DSI series. They offer DownsScan Sonar technology into a more affordable line-up of standalone Fishfinder and Fishfinder/Chartplotter models. Until now, DownsScan was only available as a $799 (our price $649) option for the HDS Broadband series. There are . . . [ full article ]
31/01/2011
Lowrance is releasing this week the Mark and Elite DSI series. They offer DownsScan Sonar technology into a more affordable line-up of standalone Fishfinder and Fishfinder/Chartplotter models. Until now, DownsScan was only available as a $799 (our price $649) option for the HDS Broadband series. There are . . . [ full article ]
New Products on Display at Docklands Show
26/01/2011
CH Smith Marine is exhibiting again at the Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival Stand D25 at Docklands 4-6th February 2011. See interactive displays of the latest Garmin, GME, Lowrance Raymarine and Simrad multifunction combos Come and see a number of New Australian releases for the following products: . . . [ full article ]
26/01/2011
CH Smith Marine is exhibiting again at the Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival Stand D25 at Docklands 4-6th February 2011. See interactive displays of the latest Garmin, GME, Lowrance Raymarine and Simrad multifunction combos Come and see a number of New Australian releases for the following products: . . . [ full article ]
Raymarine New 3 Year Extended Warranty
10/01/2011
Owners of new Raymarine product purchased after 1st of January 2011 can extend their standard 2 year warranty to 3 years, free of charge, simply by registering their product online at www.raymarine.com. Once the product is registered, owners gain access to Raymarine's interactive knowledge bank showing users . . . [ full article ]
10/01/2011
Owners of new Raymarine product purchased after 1st of January 2011 can extend their standard 2 year warranty to 3 years, free of charge, simply by registering their product online at www.raymarine.com. Once the product is registered, owners gain access to Raymarine's interactive knowledge bank showing users . . . [ full article ]
Choosing the right anchor for your boat
09/01/2011
A number of variables affect anchoring. In choosing the anchor for your vessel, give consideration to the following: Type, displacement, draught and windage of vessel; tidal conditions; type of sea floor; wind strength. Suggested sizes in this website considered for average boats under average . . . [ full article ]
09/01/2011
A number of variables affect anchoring. In choosing the anchor for your vessel, give consideration to the following: Type, displacement, draught and windage of vessel; tidal conditions; type of sea floor; wind strength. Suggested sizes in this website considered for average boats under average . . . [ full article ]
Slazenger Rods - affordable quality
07/01/2011
CH Smith Marine and Slazenger are giving you a chance to set your hooks into a bargain fishing rod this summer, with a new range of rods. Slazenger rods are built from quality components but are available at at an excellent price. The range includes the . . . [ full article ]
07/01/2011
CH Smith Marine and Slazenger are giving you a chance to set your hooks into a bargain fishing rod this summer, with a new range of rods. Slazenger rods are built from quality components but are available at at an excellent price. The range includes the . . . [ full article ]
Furuno and CH Smith Marine together - Again
28/11/2010
In 1957 Geoff Smith (former manging director of C.H.Smith Marine) travelled to Japan, met the Furuno brothers and secured the sole agency for Tasmania and later, Victoria. In those days Furuno was represented by different companies in each state, with JN Taylor becoming sole Australian agent . . . [ full article ]
28/11/2010
In 1957 Geoff Smith (former manging director of C.H.Smith Marine) travelled to Japan, met the Furuno brothers and secured the sole agency for Tasmania and later, Victoria. In those days Furuno was represented by different companies in each state, with JN Taylor becoming sole Australian agent . . . [ full article ]
No difficulty seeing G. Series from GME
06/11/2010
GME has sensibly chosen not to compete in the crowded 5" screen size, but instead released a new range of larger 5.6" 640H x 480W pixel colour screens. Known as the G.PLOT, G.FISH and G.COMBO, they offer exceptional value in a popular space saving design. They can . . . [ full article ]
06/11/2010
GME has sensibly chosen not to compete in the crowded 5" screen size, but instead released a new range of larger 5.6" 640H x 480W pixel colour screens. Known as the G.PLOT, G.FISH and G.COMBO, they offer exceptional value in a popular space saving design. They can . . . [ full article ]
GME MT400 Battery Replacement
05/11/2010
When a GME MT400 406 EPIRB reaches its battery expiry date, GME has an exchange process in place that requires the owner to return it to the closest GME Branch where an exchange can take place. Please note to keep cost down to a minimum GME . . . [ full article ]
05/11/2010
When a GME MT400 406 EPIRB reaches its battery expiry date, GME has an exchange process in place that requires the owner to return it to the closest GME Branch where an exchange can take place. Please note to keep cost down to a minimum GME . . . [ full article ]
Feelfree's Moken 10 gets rave reveiw
04/11/2010
November edition of fishing monthly (p72-73) has a great review of this kayak by Craig McSween. "I thought the deck layout was fantastic with alot of storage options". "I was particularly impressed with the design and fit out of the Moken 10. It will particularly suit the . . . [ full article ]
04/11/2010
November edition of fishing monthly (p72-73) has a great review of this kayak by Craig McSween. "I thought the deck layout was fantastic with alot of storage options". "I was particularly impressed with the design and fit out of the Moken 10. It will particularly suit the . . . [ full article ]
Sebile Lures wins Acclaim
28/10/2010
Sebile Innovative Fishing was started by French angler Patick Sebile in 2006. He combines his love of fishing with a background of design principles such as turbulence and hydrodynamics, to make Sebile lures more effectively replicate real baitfish. The results are plain to . . . [ full article ]
28/10/2010
Sebile Innovative Fishing was started by French angler Patick Sebile in 2006. He combines his love of fishing with a background of design principles such as turbulence and hydrodynamics, to make Sebile lures more effectively replicate real baitfish. The results are plain to . . . [ full article ]
Lowrance: Warning for GPS combos purchased from USA
23/10/2010
Online buyers need to be aware that Lowrance combos and GPS Plotters have a geofence programmed into them that identifies (via GPS) where the unit is.If the GPS/Combo was made for distribution within America and the current location is outside of 30 . . . [ full article ]
23/10/2010
Online buyers need to be aware that Lowrance combos and GPS Plotters have a geofence programmed into them that identifies (via GPS) where the unit is.If the GPS/Combo was made for distribution within America and the current location is outside of 30 . . . [ full article ]
Elite Software Upgrade Improves Chart Redraw Speed
19/10/2010
Lowrance released today V2.7 of its operating system for Elite 5 Combos & Elite 5m GPS Plotters.The upgrade improves Navionics chart redraw speed and removes Chart Region setting at start up. There is also a new set up wizard that helps tailor the unit to the . . . [ full article ]
19/10/2010
Lowrance released today V2.7 of its operating system for Elite 5 Combos & Elite 5m GPS Plotters.The upgrade improves Navionics chart redraw speed and removes Chart Region setting at start up. There is also a new set up wizard that helps tailor the unit to the . . . [ full article ]
Price Reduction on GME EPIRB
15/10/2010
GME have released a new version of their GPS corrected EPIRB. Known as the MT406G EPIRB, it has manual activation, instead of the manual/water activation that the original MT403G employed and our price is $419.50 compared to $699 for the water activated model. We recommend Manual . . . [ full article ]
15/10/2010
GME have released a new version of their GPS corrected EPIRB. Known as the MT406G EPIRB, it has manual activation, instead of the manual/water activation that the original MT403G employed and our price is $419.50 compared to $699 for the water activated model. We recommend Manual . . . [ full article ]
External Antenna for Lowrance Elite Series
17/08/2010
LGC-16W external 75mm dia GPS antenna is now available for the Lowrance Elite 5 combo and Elite 5m Chart plotter. Giving better GPS reception for boats with hard tops, the LGC-16W GPS Antenna is supplied with 6m cable and a pole mount option. . . . [ full article ]
17/08/2010
LGC-16W external 75mm dia GPS antenna is now available for the Lowrance Elite 5 combo and Elite 5m Chart plotter. Giving better GPS reception for boats with hard tops, the LGC-16W GPS Antenna is supplied with 6m cable and a pole mount option. . . . [ full article ]
Navionics Releases Small Gold Chart
13/07/2010
Navionics have released a new Small 2 version of their popular Gold Series. Know as South East Australia MSD/8G163S, it combines 3 previous maps 8G161S 8G142S 8G143S into one map from Apollo Bay in Victoria to Crowdy Head in . . . [ full article ]
13/07/2010
Navionics have released a new Small 2 version of their popular Gold Series. Know as South East Australia MSD/8G163S, it combines 3 previous maps 8G161S 8G142S 8G143S into one map from Apollo Bay in Victoria to Crowdy Head in . . . [ full article ]
GME GR200 AM/FM Radio
08/07/2010
An easy listening alternative is an understatement when it comes to describing GME’s powerful new GR200, AM/FM radio. The GR200 is a compact water resistant feature loaded entertainment option for vessels where there is no requirement for CD playing or insufficient space to . . . [ full article ]
08/07/2010
An easy listening alternative is an understatement when it comes to describing GME’s powerful new GR200, AM/FM radio. The GR200 is a compact water resistant feature loaded entertainment option for vessels where there is no requirement for CD playing or insufficient space to . . . [ full article ]
Magellan Explorist GC, the first hand held GPS to be 100% dedicated to Geo Caching
19/04/2010
Discover high-tech treasure hunting with your Magellan Explorist GC GPS and join millions of others in finding your next adventure! . . . [ full article ]
19/04/2010
Discover high-tech treasure hunting with your Magellan Explorist GC GPS and join millions of others in finding your next adventure! . . . [ full article ]
Minn Kota I-Pilot - Will keep you on the spot!
23/03/2010
Minn Kota Terrova Riptide Electric Trolling motors with i-Pilot fitted as standard equipment have now finally arrived. This much anticipated product has been updated to include the latest software to over come the initial problems experienced when the product was first realeased . . . [ full article ]
23/03/2010
Minn Kota Terrova Riptide Electric Trolling motors with i-Pilot fitted as standard equipment have now finally arrived. This much anticipated product has been updated to include the latest software to over come the initial problems experienced when the product was first realeased . . . [ full article ]
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