Furuno has been rated “best in category” for many of its products for over 30 years. Since 1971, Furuno has won 176 NMEA awards, which is more than any two other manufacturers combined.

Furuno marine electronics are especially competitive in the following areas:

Furuno Marine Electronics

• depth and fish finders
• GPS and chartplotters
• sonar
• radar
• marine software
• autopilots
• marine monitors
• marine weather
• transducers
• and much more

Let’s take a quick look at some of the more popular Furuno marine products…

Depth and Fish Finders

There are currently 9 models spanning a wide range of utility, function and cost. Costs can vary from a low of around $300 to nearly $9000 for a very high-end dual-frequency, black box fishfinder.

Of course, the lower end products are aimed primarily at the casual boating and fishing market. But they still provide the great functionaly, quality and ease-of-use Furuno marine electronics are known for.

GPS and Chartplotters

GPS and chartplotters are used by both fishing enthusiasts and luxury boaters. You can use these for catching more fish on a weekend trip or vacation… or you can take advantage of Furuno’s latest technology to help you safely navigate tricky or dangerour waterways.

You can get separate items to perform a particular function – or you can get combo units that offer integrated designs that make boating and fishing so much easier.

Sonar

Sonar devices will help make you aware of what is going on around you. Searchlight sonar has the capability to scan 360 degrees around your vessel.

Navnet 3D

Furuno marine electroncis are well-know for the Navnet 3D series of products. The Navnet 3D Multi-function displays are capable of functioning as a chartplotter, fish finder, radar and satellite weather station.

As you can see from this brief description of Furuno marine electronics products, Furuno has covered all the bases in its quest to be the leader in marine and fishing electronics. Furuno marine continues to raise the bar and create new and amazing technology so that all of us can enjoy our boating and fishing to the fullest.

If you really want a testimonial as to what people really think about Furuno, just make a trip to the nearest marina and see what equipment sits atop the biggest ships.

No doubt, Furuno marine electronics will be on a great many of them.

Like with many other items, the resale value drops dramatically once you walk out of the store. This makes it hard for the original owner to recoup much of the original price. 

That’s why buying used marine electronics is such a great deal. So, you can sometimes buy equipment at 25-50% of its retail price by buying it this way.  Just remember… buyer beware.

Let’s take a look at some of the best ways to find and acquire used marine electronic equipment.  You can find great deals on fish finders, chartplotters, sonar and radar devices, fishing and mapping software, and boating accessories like stereos and radios.

Nine ways to find used marine electronics!

1. Watch for boating and angling friends and relatives who are looking to buy new equipment.  They will likely be very interested in selling off their old equipment to partially fund their new purchases.
2. Watch the classified ads in your local newspaper.
3. Search online for classified ads for used marine electronic equipment.
4. Go to marinas and see what they might have taken in for trade.
5. Check with local fishing organizations.
6. Check with local boating and yachting organizations.
7. Search online for the item you are looking for such as “used fish finder” or “used Lowrance chart plotter”
8. Check out the “used” section of the various online stores that sell marine electronic devices.  Some even have an “overstocked” section which also has good deals.
9. Look for “trader” publications that have fishing and yachting items.  Many people have good luck reading the various “trader” publications.  You may have something someone else wants (and can make a trade) or you can simply contact them for a straight sale of whatever used electronics you’re looking for.

And, finally…

Use your creativity when looking for used marine electronics! 

Keep your eyes and ears open for people selling what you’re looking for.  Seek sources much as you would if you were looking to buy any other item.

Remember… you can frequently save a lot of money buying used marine electronics.