If you're looking for spare parts for a product no longer in production, here at CH Smith Marine we have got you covered. We stock a Range of Discontinued Parts from a number of manufacturers, including Navman, Northstar and others.

Whether it be for something you have inherited that is missing a few bits, or an old unit you just can't  live without, we have many spare parts which can be purchased individually, even if the original product has been discontinued.

Take the Lowrance X-135 Fishfinder for example. The product itself was discontinued in 2009 and replaced with the Lowrance Mark 5x Fishfinder, but the spare parts for the Lowrance X-135, such as the bracket, Transducer and power cable, are all still available through our original X-135 product listing.

This is the case for many of the discontinued products which we have stocked in the past, enabling you to continue using your older products, even after they have been replaced. Accessories are still available such as swivel mounting brackets and the Navman and Northstar Paddle Wheel which we have sent all around the world.

We also have the software to update maps for many models, able to be completed in store while you wait. This means that without having to buy a new card, you can have all of the Current map updates in an instant, visit C-MAP MAX and CMAP NT Plus listings.

Our software updates offer the same sort of service, breathing new life into existing equipment for example the Lowrance HDS Gen2 Software upgrade offers 9 new features to your existing and older Multifunction Displays.

Insurance claims can be made easier by searching for the original product on our website. Where we've stocked these products in the past, the model which has superseded it is also listed. For example the Furuno FCV585 has been replaced with the Furuno FCV587 and now the FCV588. This can help both you and the insurance company in speeding up your claim.

We're committed to helping you become better equipped and comfortable using technology and devices, so that you're able to concentrate on what's really important, the fishing!

If you're still stumped on a question, don't forget to check out our previous news pieces with lots of advice, for example, ''Get the most out of your VHF Radio'', ''How Cannon Downriggers help catch more fish'' and ''What are Trim Tabs and why do we need them?''. Our product descriptions will often also have some helpful hints and links in them as well.

You can check out our Discontinued Parts section here - or why not get in touch? We're always on hand to help, so don't hesitate to contact us in store, by phone (03) 9403 4800, or send us an email at info@chsmith.com.au.