To build a suite like this can cost a bit
butifyoubreakitdowntowhatyou
need most and work your way through
the list, it can be more achievable.
FITTED TO GUNRUNNER- MO19-T Multifunction display
RRP A$5899 (each) - SonicHub2 (hub only) RRP A$319
- Halo-4 Pulse Compression Radar
RRP A$7920 - Simrad NSO evo2 Marine Processor
A$6400 (approx) - Simrad S5100 sounder modules
RRP A$2199 - Airmar 3kW R509LHW transducer
A$5999 (approx) - AP44 Auto Pilot (controller only)
RRP A$770 - AP44 VRF Pack High Capacity
(complete system) RRP A$4179 - NAIS-400 AIS transponder
RRP A$999
*All costs exclude fitting, consumables
and necessary accessories.
Nine-piece suiteavailability of undersea information,
creating more chances for success. We
can now see not only bait schools but
the individual pelagic predators that
chase them to enormous depths.
These high-performance CHIRP
sonar modules feature three fully
independent channels each supplying
high-res information and clarity on
multiple viewing depths. You can use
split-screen viewing and Ultra-Low,
Low, Medium, or High CHIRP to zoom
in on different target levels with noise-
free screen clarity showing clear water
columns, thermoclines, fish separation
and amazing bottom clarity down to a
specified depth of an amazing 3000m,
though on this trip we never travelled
past the first drop-off.
What this all means practically is that
you can detect the bait-fish schools,
drop the jigs to the desired depth, catchthe bait and return them to target the
predators following the school. And
with a through-hull transducer in the
right spot, the vision remains clear
right up to wide-open throttle.VIEW FROM THE DECK
We were lucky to have Simrad’s Andrew
Homann working the deck with Luke
Reilly, who was along for his first
marlin. Andrew is a serious fisher and
a terrific technician, and he clearly
demonstrated the system from the
deck perspective. It then became clear
what the large Sony TV was all about –
it’s a repeater from the upstairs displays
so the deckies can see the action for
themselves and position baits and lures
accordingly. The information is also
available through GoFree WiFi to any
mobile device, and you can even adjust
the settings. You don’t have to be an“The world of electronics for
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