New Sounder. Bit the bullet and got a new sounder
Submitted by bouttime on Sat, 2007-10-13 18:37
Ended up getting a new Furuno FCV585 at the boat show today. Did the rounds and got it for a good price. Just got to wait for the transducer to arrive next week. Hopfully i should be able to get onto fsh now. LOL
holth
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was that at the challenge
was that at the challenge marine stand.saw there price to as l walked past. seemed good.
paul
bouttime
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Did get it from
Did get it from Challange but got it for better than the advertised price. PM me if you are looking and will let you know
diji
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Whats with the seceret let everybody know
I got the same sounder at the perth show with transducer for $1900
bouttime
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Ok. Paid $1760 for head unit
Ok. Paid $1760 for head unit and $935 for 1KW transducer. About $400 cheaper than anyone in Perth. Same price as the Perth Boat Show
Tim
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Transducer
Hey Steve Nice new toy. Which 1Kw transducer did you end up getting?
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bouttime
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Got the 1 with the long
Got the 1 with the long stainless steel bracket. Spoke with the guys from furuno and they said it's the best for that unit. Will have to wait till i get it in a few weeks to see.
sherbert
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Well done Steve
Deep water here you come,, And Spess said you are happy with the price
cheers steve
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bouttime
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Yea mate
Good price am happy. Will have to wait till i get back from Canberra to fit it and have a play. Will let you know but will prob head up your way for a fish before i go to Exmouth.
sherbert
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Cheers m8
Have a good trip
steve
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Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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nice unit!
Nice unit Steve, sorry for the delay re getting back to your PM........the shops been flatout lately. I knew you'd get one at the show and all's good!
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SPESS
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Hey Bouttime did you watch
Hey Bouttime did you watch that dvd? Mate im down pat now!lol.
Keep it tight, reeeeeeel tight!
holth
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585 price
cheers to bouttime for posting the price he paided for the 585 as challange marine gave me the same price today. its only the head unit as l wont know what tranny to get until l decide on glass or ali.
paul
big john
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Balcatta or Mandurah?
Bouttime,
Did you buy the sounder through the Balcatta or Mandurah branch? Can you please PM me the name of the guy you dealt with there.
John
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Jigs available online in my web store!
holth
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big john , l got mine from
big john , l got mine from balcatta a week and half ago, havent picked it up yet .he told me the deal only lasted till last friday. tell them afew guys you know bought the unit and payed that price and tell him to match it.
paul
bouttime
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Balcatta store but i didn,t
Balcatta store but i didn,t get his name
big john
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Thanks guys
John
WA based manufacturer and supplier of premium leadhead jigs, fligs, bucktail jigs, 'bulletproof' soft plastic jig heads and XOS bullet jig heads.
Jigs available online in my web store!