Marine Electronics Installation(s)

pjard · 05-16-2015, 04:18 AM

Who on the lake is good with electronics. I'm thinking of upgrading my GPS/Fishfinder and installing a fixed mount VHF. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

ishoot308 · 05-16-2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pjard

Who on the lake is good with electronics. I'm thinking of upgrading my GPS/Fishfinder and installing a fixed mount VHF. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Vanworks in Gilford has done some audio work on my boats and they are great! Pretty sure they would do the work you want...

Dan

Downeast · 05-21-2015, 12:02 PM

Pjard Send me PM if you like. Thx

pjard · 05-21-2015, 08:32 PM

Still stuck in the mud here....Van Works doesn't do VHF Radios. It's seems cell phones have killed VHF on Winnipesaukee. One last ask for help...can anyone recommend a VHF expert on the big lake?

Downeast · 05-21-2015, 09:57 PM

Hi, Pjard, not sure if you got my earlier message. ..

May I suggest you send me a contact via my profile as a P/M or an email

I can install whatever you are looking for. Many yards around here charge astronomical labor rates IMO.

Unfortunately many outfits do not have the time, or in some cases simply do not specialize in navionics.

One suggestion is to go to the ABYC website and make contact with a member in your area.

Ive installed sytems from simple bilge pumps, KVH sat tv, Marine air, Espar, 15 years of electrical troubleshooting, Flir cameras, AIS, SSB, VHF.. interfacing.. 0183.. 2000.. garmin.. simrad.. furring.. ray..

Up until moving to NH, I have worked for a number of high end yacht builders on the Maine Coast. I Would love to at point you in the right direction. Hope this helps. I can be mobile.

codeman671 · 05-22-2015, 05:03 AM

Installing a VHF radio is a piece of cake.

Try Chris jones at speed of sound. He is out of barrington but is mobile. He has gone to gilford for me a few times to do marine stereo and gps installs.

brk-lnt · 05-22-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pjard

Still stuck in the mud here....Van Works doesn't do VHF Radios. It's seems cell phones have killed VHF on Winnipesaukee. One last ask for help...can anyone recommend a VHF expert on the big lake?

Out of curiosity...
If VHF is "dead", who are you going to hail on your radio once it's installed?

pjard · 05-22-2015, 02:03 PM

Good question...there are still plenty of folks on Winnipesaukee using VHF, especially fishermen and guides. When I use the term "dead", I was talking about new installations.

kawishiwi · 05-29-2015, 11:37 AM

Just got my new baby from Winnisquam marine with 3 gps/sonars (2 networked together with a common side scan transducer, 1 connected to a Minn Kota iPilot link trolling motor) and a vhf radio. Complex gps/sonar install! All working well so far. Not fast service, but done well.

pjard · 06-10-2015, 06:00 PM

Downeast, a.k.a. Nick just finished up my VHF radio installation. I can not say enough good things about him. He is a great worker, very thorough and an all around good guy. I would strongly recommend him for anything you might need done on your boat(s).

ishoot308 · 06-10-2015, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pjard

Downeast, a.k.a. Nick just finished up my VHF radio installation. I can not say enough good things about him. He is a great worker, very thorough and an all around good guy. I would strongly recommend him for anything you might need done on your boat(s).

That's great to know!

Thanks Pjard!

Dan

lakershaker · 08-24-2015, 08:10 AM

I want to second the positive comments for Downeast - he did a great job on our installation, and I highly recommend him. Nick was very thorough and paid great attention to detail, and I felt his prices were very reasonable. If I have other marine electronic work in the future I will definitely give him a call!

Downeast · 05-20-2016, 09:23 PM

Hi welcome back everyone. The season arrived early as ice out was near record breaking. Trades persons in the boating industry were able to get a head start on the ever-growing pile of floating toys, well sort of, but it didn't mean we were ahead as the early the launch also awakened the phone to ring earlier. Cant catch a break. Alas.

Anyhoo, glad to see everyone is well into their 2nd lawn mowing and at least well into their first tank of fuel for the boating season.

As the weather gets even better, those of you that need repairs or boat electrical work to your vessel might be hard pressed to have your local outfit fit you in. That said, I am back again, though I never left, to help you all with this sort of thing.

Over the winter I did have time to build a site, so you may wish to check it out here at
www.nwmarineindustries.com

Again welcome back everyone and be safe out there!
Thanks to all of my friends I have met along the way.

wifi · 05-21-2016, 06:01 AM

I've heard good things about Downeast as well, it is better to stick with someone that does marine work, and is familiar with boats, than say a Vanworks that doesn't.

Newbiesaukee · 05-27-2016, 03:40 PM

I commented on another thread but Downeast is truly a class act.

05-16-2015, 04:18 AM	#1
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 636 Thanks: 493 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	Marine Electronics Installation(s) Who on the lake is good with electronics. I'm thinking of upgrading my GPS/Fishfinder and installing a fixed mount VHF. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

05-21-2015, 09:57 PM	#5
Downeast Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 104 Thanks: 1 Thanked 39 Times in 22 Posts	Experienced marine electrician.. Hi, Pjard, not sure if you got my earlier message. .. May I suggest you send me a contact via my profile as a P/M or an email I can install whatever you are looking for. Many yards around here charge astronomical labor rates IMO. Unfortunately many outfits do not have the time, or in some cases simply do not specialize in navionics. One suggestion is to go to the ABYC website and make contact with a member in your area. Ive installed sytems from simple bilge pumps, KVH sat tv, Marine air, Espar, 15 years of electrical troubleshooting, Flir cameras, AIS, SSB, VHF.. interfacing.. 0183.. 2000.. garmin.. simrad.. furring.. ray.. Up until moving to NH, I have worked for a number of high end yacht builders on the Maine Coast. I Would love to at point you in the right direction. Hope this helps. I can be mobile. Last edited by Downeast; 05-22-2015 at 06:06 AM.

05-29-2015, 11:37 AM	#9
kawishiwi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 519 Thanks: 227 Thanked 167 Times in 108 Posts	3 gps/sonars, iPilot Trolling motor, VHF Just got my new baby from Winnisquam marine with 3 gps/sonars (2 networked together with a common side scan transducer, 1 connected to a Minn Kota iPilot link trolling motor) and a vhf radio. Complex gps/sonar install! All working well so far. Not fast service, but done well.

08-24-2015, 08:10 AM	#12
lakershaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rattlesnake Isl. - Simsbury, CT Posts: 274 Thanks: 91 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts	Downeast did a great job for us! I want to second the positive comments for Downeast - he did a great job on our installation, and I highly recommend him. Nick was very thorough and paid great attention to detail, and I felt his prices were very reasonable. If I have other marine electronic work in the future I will definitely give him a call!

05-20-2016, 09:23 PM	#13
Downeast Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 104 Thanks: 1 Thanked 39 Times in 22 Posts	The site is up Hi welcome back everyone. The season arrived early as ice out was near record breaking. Trades persons in the boating industry were able to get a head start on the ever-growing pile of floating toys, well sort of, but it didn't mean we were ahead as the early the launch also awakened the phone to ring earlier. Cant catch a break. Alas. Anyhoo, glad to see everyone is well into their 2nd lawn mowing and at least well into their first tank of fuel for the boating season. As the weather gets even better, those of you that need repairs or boat electrical work to your vessel might be hard pressed to have your local outfit fit you in. That said, I am back again, though I never left, to help you all with this sort of thing. Over the winter I did have time to build a site, so you may wish to check it out here at www.nwmarineindustries.com Again welcome back everyone and be safe out there! Thanks to all of my friends I have met along the way.

05-21-2015, 12:02 PM	#3
Downeast Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 104 Thanks: 1 Thanked 39 Times in 22 Posts	Pjard Send me PM if you like. Thx

05-21-2015, 08:32 PM	#4
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 636 Thanks: 493 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	Still stuck in the mud here....Van Works doesn't do VHF Radios. It's seems cell phones have killed VHF on Winnipesaukee. One last ask for help...can anyone recommend a VHF expert on the big lake?

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05-22-2015, 05:03 AM	#6
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,501 Thanks: 221 Thanked 815 Times in 489 Posts	Installing a VHF radio is a piece of cake. Try Chris jones at speed of sound. He is out of barrington but is mobile. He has gone to gilford for me a few times to do marine stereo and gps installs.

05-22-2015, 02:03 PM	#8
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 636 Thanks: 493 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	Good question...there are still plenty of folks on Winnipesaukee using VHF, especially fishermen and guides. When I use the term "dead", I was talking about new installations.

06-10-2015, 06:00 PM	#10
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 636 Thanks: 493 Thanked 194 Times in 101 Posts	Downeast, a.k.a. Nick just finished up my VHF radio installation. I can not say enough good things about him. He is a great worker, very thorough and an all around good guy. I would strongly recommend him for anything you might need done on your boat(s).

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05-21-2016, 06:01 AM	#14
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	I've heard good things about Downeast as well, it is better to stick with someone that does marine work, and is familiar with boats, than say a Vanworks that doesn't.

05-27-2016, 03:40 PM	#15
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,354 Thanks: 948 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	I commented on another thread but Downeast is truly a class act. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."