Sonar – short for Sound Navigation and Ranging – is your eyes below the surface. It works by sending out sound pulses and reading the echoes that bounce back, helping you detect fish, structure, and bottom contours around your boat. Unlike basic fish finders that only scan directly below, sonar gives you a broader, more detailed picture of what’s really happening underwater.
Built for passionate anglers and sport fishing pros ready to up their game, sonars can help you:
Find fish faster. Identify schools and eliminate blind searching.
Read the bottom. Discover drop-offs, reefs, and structures that attract fish.
Save time and fuel. Efficient trips mean you’re not burning hours guessing where to go.
Know what you’re targeting. Advanced sonars can distinguish fish size, shape, and even species.
Your End-to-End Sonar Partner
This isn’t just tech - it’s trust.
Installing sonar involves a technical process that extends beyond merely selecting the right gear. Proper placement, clean wiring, hull considerations, and long-term reliability are all essential factors.
That’s why the installation partner you choose matters.
At Network Innovations Maritime, we take a thoughtful, hands-on approach to every vessel we work on. We’ll walk through your boat, talk through your fishing style and priorities, and make sure the setup is both functional and clean. No shortcuts, no guesswork – just solid, professional work that stands up over time.
When it’s done right, sonar becomes a natural extension of your time on the water. That’s what we aim for every time.
Sonar Excellence, Start to Finish
Equipment Selection
Choosing the right sonar system based on your needs.
System Integration & Installation
Professional installation of the transducer, display unit, and any auxiliary components.
Configuration & Calibration
Fine-tuning the system for optimal performance.
User Training
Onboard training to get you confident reading sonar returns, identifying fish, and interpreting structure.
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Troubleshooting, performance checks, recalibration, and software and hardware updates.
Our Installations
Case Study: New Sonar Brings Game-Changing Precision to Sport Fishing
SF SHAKEDOWN is a 16-meter pleasure craft sailing between the Florida Keys, the Bahamas, and Montauk. With fast-changing conditions, high-stakes tournaments, and the drive to deliver results, its captain sought a sonar solution that could enhance split-second decision-making on the water.
Sonars
We proudly partner with industry leaders like Furuno and Kongsberg to provide proven, high-performance sonar systems trusted by professionals worldwide.
Simrad SY50
Kongsberg’s Simrad SY50 packs advanced fish-finding technology into a compact, easy-to-fit system – perfect for smaller vessels where space is limited. It’s an omnidirectional medium-frequency sonar, giving you a full view of what’s around your boat without sacrificing performance.
Furuno CSH10
Built for serious sportfishing, the Furuno CSH10 delivers a full 360-degree view beneath the surface. It’s tough, intuitive, and designed to spot fish faster with high-resolution detection and smooth operation, whether you’re chasing tuna or scanning structure.
Bring Sonar Aboard
The right sonar system starts with the right partner. We’ll walk you through the process, answer your questions, and make sure you’re confident every step of the way.
