Frequently Asked Questions
What speed can the boat do and still have the Furuno sounder system operating
MMSI numbers are issued by AMSA and identify the vessel MMSI application form - WARNING - do not relocate your radio to another vessel as you will be incorectly identified.
What speed and depth can a IKw transducer operate at
A Furuno sounder - if fitted correctly can operate at hi speed - depending on the depth of water it is operating, the shallower the water the faster the boat speed. - See these pictures - 45knts at 1.6 fathoms, this was a Navnet system with a 1Kw transom mounted transducer. These pictures were taken in the Hawksbury River.
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EPIRB registration information and links http://beacons.amsa.gov.au/Buying_and_registering/index.asp and application form
Do you install and how much do you charge
Aquatronics Marine has qualified technicians available for all marine electronics installation work, we can provide a full installation, calibration and commissioning. Our normal hourly rate is $104.50 - plus call out fee of $125 with a minium charge of $150 - special rates can be negociated for rewires and larger projects. - Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Grey Market Imports are those from overseas perporting to be genuine product - many of these items are reworked or old stock - If the price seems to good to be true it probably is. Most of these imports do not carry any local warranty and may not meet current Australian standards, The local Australian agents will generally not service the equipment and it would have to be returned to the seller for service. International distributors track serial numbers and know where and when the products have been sold and distributed.
With the opening of international borders and the use of the Internet to sell goods, Grey Market equipment has become extremely common in the marine electronics and consumer electronics markets. Many different types of equipment are brought into the country for sale without the proper documentation and many consumers do not always know what they are purchasing or that the product may not comply with Australian Standards.
Remember that because the non authorised online resellers' cost is less they can sell Grey Market items for less. Unfortunately this price saving is only on the initial purchase and because service and support is more difficult to obtain it may end up costing the consumer more in the long run.
The cost to you may seem to be good at the time but if you add all the costs of freight, duty and importation there the difference in the price provides you with peice of mind that you can get all the advice and assistance from the local dealer.
Aquatronics Marine only supplies products procured from locally Authorised Distributors or Agents or via its own agency agreements - where Aquatronics is the authorised Australian Distributor for a particular product.
If you need further information please contact us