GPS, radar and navigation equipment installation and repair
Navigation electronics leave the least room for error: a failing chartplotter, a radar with interference or a GPS slow to get a fix is a safety issue. We fit new equipment and diagnose what you already have before deciding whether it needs replacing.
What we install and configure
Chartplotters, radars, sounders, autopilots, electronic compasses and wind instruments.
Installation doesn't end with the physical fit: we set up communication between units (NMEA 2000 / 0183), load the charts and calibrate every sensor so readings are accurate from day one.
Software, charts and calibration
We update firmware and charts, adjust sensors and review the data network so every unit shares the same information without conflicts.
Diagnosis before replacement
When a navigation unit fails, the first step isn't a quote for a new one: it's opening it up to see which component has failed. A sun-damaged screen, a power fault or a card-reader failure can often be fixed without replacing the whole unit.
On integrated networks this matters even more: swapping one unit for another of a different generation can force an upgrade of the whole helm network. We diagnose before recommending replacement precisely to avoid that knock-on effect.
Signs your equipment needs a check
- The screen won't turn on, flickers or is sun-damaged
- The GPS often loses signal or is slow to get a fix
- The radar shows interference or noise that wasn't there before
- A new unit won't talk to the rest of the helm network
- Charts won't update or the system doesn't recognise the card
Brands we work with
Raymarine, Furuno and B&G, among others. If your equipment is from another brand, write to us anyway: the initial diagnosis doesn't depend on the manufacturer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep my old chartplotter if I install a new GPS?
It depends on whether both use the same network protocol (NMEA 0183 or 2000). We check before installing anything, so we don't create an incompatibility that forces you to change more than necessary.
Do you repair equipment you didn't install?
Yes, no problem.
How long does a full radar installation take?
It depends on whether new cabling is needed or just a new scanner on an existing installation. We confirm it during the diagnosis.
Navigation equipment giving you trouble?
Tell us what's failing and we'll tell you whether it can be fixed before talking about replacing it.
- Component-level diagnosis
- On-board service, no removal
- Support in English and Spanish