Intro Fishing Tournament (All States) – August 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by getfishing

Below is a list of prizes and species for our August 2019 Intro Fishing Tournament (All States).

To view prizes for our Australian National, State and Kids fishing competitions, click here.

NOTE: some images may not depict the exact prize.

$30 Get Fishing Shop Credit

$25 Power Bank (with 12V Step Up cable and quality Micro USB cable)

$20 Get Fishing T-Shirt

50% Off Get Fishing New Tournament Entry

New South Wales State Intro Tournament

Blue Groper (includes eastern and western varieties)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Bream (includes all species of bream + tarwhine)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Flathead (includes all species of flathead)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $25 Power Bank

Golden Perch

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Luderick (includes both luderick and zebrafish)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Redfin Perch

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Snapper (pagrus auratus)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $30 GF Shop Credit

Squid (includes all species of squid)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Northern Territory Intro Tournament

Barramundi

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Black Jew

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Coral Trout (includes all species of coral trout)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $25 Power Bank

Fingermark (aka Golden Snapper)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Queenfish (northern varieties – includes all species)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Queensland State Intro Tournament

Barramundi

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Bream (includes all species of bream + tarwhine)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Coral Trout (includes all species of coral trout)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Flathead (includes all species of flathead)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Grunter (Javelin)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Mangrove Jack

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Red Emperor

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $30 GF Shop Credit

Whiting (includes all species of whiting except King George Whiting)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $25 Power Bank

South Australian State Intro Tournament

Golden/Silver Perch (includes both golden and silver perch)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Herring (Tommy Ruff)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

King George Whiting

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Snapper (pagrus auratus)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $25 Power Bank

Snook

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Squid (includes all species of squid)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $30 GF Shop Credit

Tasmanian State Intro Tournament

Flathead (includes all species of flathead)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Gummy Shark (includes both gummy and school shark species)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $25 Power Bank

Mullet (includes all species of mullet)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Squid (includes all species of squid)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Wrasse (includes all species of wrasse)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Victorian State Intro Tournament

Bream (includes all species of bream + tarwhine)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

King George Whiting

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Salmon (Australian Salmon)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Silver Trevally

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $25 Power Bank

Snapper (pagrus auratus)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Western Australian State Intro Tournament

Baldchin Groper

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Bream (includes all species of bream + tarwhine)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Herring (Tommy Ruff)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

King George Whiting

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Mackerel/Wahoo (includes all species of mackerel plus wahoo)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

Mulloway

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: 50% Off New Entry

Redfin Perch

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $30 GF Shop Credit

Snapper (pagrus auratus)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $25 Power Bank

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Australian National Fishing Tournament – August 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by getfishing

Below is a list of prizes and species for our August 2019 Australian National Fishing Tournament.

To view prizes for our Australian National, State and Kids fishing competitions, click here.

NOTE: some images may not depict the exact prize.

A LUCKY DRAW PRIZE – all fish submitted go in the draw to win. The more you submit, the better chance you have at winning!

Sponsor: Garmin

Prize: Garmin STRIKER 7dv 7-inch CHIRP fishfinder/GPS ($649 value)

Finding fish is easier than ever with STRIKER 7dv fishfinder. Mark and return to your hot spots, boat ramps and docks. You also can share your favorite waypoints and routes with other STRIKER and echoMAP combos.

Barramundi

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Black Drummer (includes eastern and western rock blackfish)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Blue Groper (includes eastern and western varieties)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Bream (includes all species of bream + tarwhine)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

(BOSCH PRIZE CANCELLED: Bosch Blue Power Tool prize was officially cancelled by Bosch 19/8/2019. Sincere apologies for this unprecedented occurrence)

Flathead (includes all species of flathead)

Sponsor: Mako Eyewear

Prize: $300 prize pack containing 1 x Mako GT Polarised Sunglasses and other assorted items

Golden Perch

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Mackerel/Wahoo (includes all species of mackerel plus wahoo)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $150 Get Fishing Shop Credit

Mangrove Jack

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Mulloway/Jewfish

Sponsor: Eagle Claw/Yo-Zuri

Prize: $300 prize pack containing the following items:

Murray Cod

Sponsor: Life Cell

Prize: $345 Trailer Boat Life Cell safety equipment holder

Nannygai

Sponsor: Lox

Prize: $380 prize pack containing the following items:

1 x Lox Rod plus 1 x 140cm Lox fish mat

Redfin Perch

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Snapper (pagrus auratus)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Squid (includes all species of squid)

Sponsor: Yamashita

Prize: $300 squid jig prize pack

Tailor

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Threadfin Salmon (includes both king and blue species of threadfin)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Trevally (includes all trevally species)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Tuna (includes all species of tuna including dogtooth)

Sponsor: STA-BIL Marine and 303 Protectants and Cleaners

Prize: $356 prize pack containing the following items:

303 Protectants and Cleaners component: 2 x 303 Aerospace Protectant Marine 946ml, 3 x 303 Multi Surface Cleaner Marine 946ml, 1 x 303 Speed Detailer Marine 946ml, 1 x 303 High-tech Fabric Guard 473ml, 3 x 303 Microfiber towels, 4 x 303 Key Floats

STA-BIL Marine component: 2 x STA-BIL Marine 236ml, 1 x STA-BIL Fuel Stabiliser 473ml, 1 x STA-BIL Diesel 236ml, 1 x STA-BIL Fogging Oil

Whiting (includes all species of whiting except King George Whiting)

Sponsor: Garmin

Prize: Garmin STRIKER 5dv 5-inch CHIRP fishfinder/GPS ($429 value)

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Kids National Fishing Tournament – August 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by getfishing

Below is a list of prizes and species for our August 2019 Kids National Fishing Tournament.

To view prizes for our Australian National, State and Kids fishing competitions, click here.

NOTE: some images may not depict the exact prize.

Bream (includes all species of bream + tarwhine)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Carp (includes all species of carp)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt & $10 Fish Pencil Case

Emperor/Nannygai/Coral Trout (includes all species of emperor, nannygai and coral trout)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt & $10 Fish Pencil Case

Flathead (includes all species of flathead)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Herring (Tommy Ruff)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF LED Light & $10 Fish Pencil Case

Whiting (includes all species of whiting except King George Whiting)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

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New South Wales State Fishing Tournament – August 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by getfishing

Below is a list of prizes and species for our August 2019 New South Wales State Fishing Tournament.

To view prizes for our Australian National, State and Kids fishing competitions, click here.

NOTE: some images may not depict the exact prize.

Blue Groper (includes eastern and western varieties)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

Bream (includes all species of bream + tarwhine)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Flathead (includes all species of flathead)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Luderick (includes luderick and zebra fish)

Sponsor: Pro Lure Australia

Prize: $100 prize pack containing the following items:

5 x packs of soft plastics, 1 x S36 Crank, 1 x D36 Crank, and 2 x Sicvibes

Redfin Perch

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

(BOSCH PRIZE CANCELLED: Bosch Blue Power Tool prize was officially cancelled by Bosch 19/8/2019. Sincere apologies for this unprecedented occurrence)

Snapper (pagrus auratus)

Sponsor: Dinga Fishing

Prize: $100 prize draw at Dinga Fishing Tackle

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Queensland State Fishing Tournament – August 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by getfishing

Below is a list of prizes and species for our August 2019 Queensland State Fishing Tournament.

To view prizes for our Australian National, State and Kids fishing competitions, click here.

NOTE: some images may not depict the exact prize.

Barramundi

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

Bream (includes all species of bream + tarwhine)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Mangrove Jack

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

Red Emperor

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

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Western Australian State Fishing Tournament – August 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by getfishing

Below is a list of prizes and species for our August 2019 Western Australian State Fishing Tournament.

To view prizes for our Australian National, State and Kids fishing competitions, click here.

NOTE: some images may not depict the exact prize.

Baldchin Groper

Sponsor: Beyond Tools

Prize: $100 gift voucher at Beyond Tools Malaga

King George Whiting

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Mulloway

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt & $10 Fish Pencil Case

Squid (includes all species of squid)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Tailor

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

WA Dhufish

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

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South Australian State Fishing Tournament – August 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by getfishing

Below is a list of prizes and species for our August 2019 South Australian State Fishing Tournament.

To view prizes for our Australian National, State and Kids fishing competitions, click here.

NOTE: some images may not depict the exact prize.

Golden/Silver Perch (includes both golden and silver perch)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Herring (Tommy Ruff)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $20 GF T-Shirt

King George Whiting

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

Snapper (pagrus auratus)

Sponsor: Fishing SA

Prize: 2 x 12-month Fishing SA subscriptions – 1 for you and 1 for a mate ($95 value)

Snook

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

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Victorian State Fishing Tournament – August 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by getfishing

Below is a list of prizes and species for our August 2019 Victorian State Fishing Tournament.

To view prizes for our Australian National, State and Kids fishing competitions, click here.

NOTE: some images may not depict the exact prize.

Bream (includes all species of bream + tarwhine)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

King George Whiting

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

(BOSCH PRIZE CANCELLED: Bosch Blue Power Tool prize was officially cancelled by Bosch 19/8/2019. Sincere apologies for this unprecedented occurrence)

Salmon (Australian Salmon)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

Silver Trevally

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Snapper (pagrus auratus)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

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Northern Territory Fishing Tournament – August 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by getfishing

Below is a list of prizes and species for our August 2019 Northern Territory Fishing Tournament.

To view prizes for our Australian National, State and Kids fishing competitions, click here.

NOTE: some images may not depict the exact prize.

Barramundi

Sponsor: Shane Doevy Wind Ons

Prize: $100 prize pack of the winners choice of Wind On Leaders and 1 set of crab pliers

Black Jew

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Queenfish (northern varieties – includes all species)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

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Tasmanian State Fishing Tournament – August 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by getfishing

Below is a list of prizes and species for our August 2019 Tasmanian State Fishing Tournament.

To view prizes for our Australian National, State and Kids fishing competitions, click here.

NOTE: some images may not depict the exact prize.

Gummy Shark (includes both gummy and school shark species)

Sponsor: Get Fishing

Prize: $50 Get Fishing Shop Credit

Mullet (includes all species of mullet)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

Wrasse (includes all species of wrasse)

Sponsor: Fish4Cash

Prize: 50 Fish4Cash Points

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June Tournament Winners 2019

Posted on July 11, 2019 by getfishing

A massive thanks to everyone who competed in our June National, State and Kids Australian Fishing Tournaments and congratulations to everyone who won prizes!

There were some absolute beauties submitted with many new faces gracing the leaderboard at the end of the month which is always great to see. Over $15,000 in cash and prizes was awarded to the 51 winners and over $15,000 worth of gear is up for grabs again this month.

The tournaments wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors, so we ask that next time you’re buying new gear make sure it’s from one of the brands seen featured in the images below.

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Here are the winners:

Garmin Lucky Members Draw: $649 STRIKER 7dv Winner – Matt Denny, Centennial Park WA

Fish4Cash Winner $280 Cash

Australian National Tournament

Kids National Tournament

New South Wales State Tournament

Northern Territory Tournament
Queensland State Tournament

South Australian State Tournament

Tasmanian State Tournament
Victorian State Tournament

Western Australian State Tournament

Intro Tournament

New South Wales State	Bream	Nathan	Cordery	$25 Power Bank
New South Wales State	Redfin Perch	Richard	Gear	$20 GF T-Shirt
New South Wales State	Tailor	Adam	Lalor	$30 GF Shop Credit
New South Wales State	Trout	Nathan	Cordery	$20 GF T-Shirt
Queensland State	Cobia	Craige	Floyd	$20 GF T-Shirt
Queensland State	Flathead	Oscar	Boden	$25 Power Bank
Queensland State	Sooty Grunter	Craige	Floyd	$20 GF T-Shirt
Queensland State	Tarpon	Simon	Boden	$30 GF Shop Credit
Queensland State	Whiting	Craige	Floyd	$20 GF T-Shirt
South Australian State	Golden/Silver Perch	Mick	Mccallum	$25 Power Bank
South Australian State	King George Whiting	Mick	Mccallum	50% Off New Entry
South Australian State	Snapper	Stephen	Meyers	$20 GF T-Shirt
South Australian State	Squid	Mick	Mccallum	$20 GF T-Shirt
South Australian State	Whiting	Mick	Mccallum	$30 GF Shop Credit
Western Australian State	Mulloway	Jason	Hunt	$20 GF T-Shirt
Western Australian State	Redfin Perch	Ash	Campbell	$25 Power Bank
Western Australian State	Salmon	Ash	Campbell	$20 GF T-Shirt
Western Australian State	Snapper	Ash	Campbell	$20 GF T-Shirt
Western Australian State	WA Dhufish	Ash	Campbell	$30 GF Shop Credit

If you still haven’t joined we invite you to get involved and start competing in this month’s tournaments. All tournaments run from the first til last day every month and you can start competing any day of the month.

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Garmin Force Trolling Motor – AWESOME!!!

Posted on July 9, 2019 by getfishing

Garmin^® enters the freshwater trolling motor market with force, unveils the industry’s most powerful, most efficient trolling motor

Force Trolling Motor 45″ and 52″

Sydney, Australia. 9th July, 2019 Garmin, the world’s leading marine electronics manufacturer¹ today announced its new Force™ trolling motor, bringing superior power and efficiency to the freshwater trolling motor market. More power and efficiency means anglers can cover more area and stay on their spots longer, even in tough conditions—and without spooking the fish. Thanks to its unique brushless motor, Force operates with almost undetectable levels of sonar and steering noise both below and above the water. It’s also the first trolling motor to include built-in industry-leading Garmin CHIRP traditional and Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars.

“The trolling motor is one of the most critical pieces of equipment on a freshwater fishing boat, and it can single-handedly be the difference between a good or bad day on the water,” said Matthew Thomas, General Manager, Garmin Australasia. “As a new player in the trolling motor market, Garmin is dedicated to delivering a motor that’s as innovative as it is reliable, yet still whisper quiet. Not only is the Force trolling motor at the forefront of power and efficiency, its robust, reliable design was built to withstand strenuous use, season after season, and the result is a trolling motor that’s second to none.”

Quiet, powerful and efficient

Anglers with Garmin Force get the best of all three. Thanks to its quiet brushless motor, Force operates with nearly imperceptible sonar noise interference. It’s extremely quiet above water, too, without compromise in performance. In fact, the Force trolling motor is 30% more powerful² than existing freshwater trolling motors on the market today. It can move anglers from one structure to the next more quickly, throttle back with ease when they need to fish slow,and stand up better to winds and currents. Even with all that power, Force is also the most efficient trolling motor available, so anglers can count on it to fish all day. Its high-efficiency brushless motor operates at either 36V or 24V. When running at 24V, Force delivers comparable thrust to competitors’ 36V motors. It’s everything anglers want in a trolling motor and more.

Integrated Ultra High-Definition sonar

The Force trolling motor comes with an integrated transducer optimized for freshwater use with Garmin CHIRP traditional and Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars so anglers can see more fish and structure clearly. The built-in transducer is user serviceable, and the cable management system protects the built-in transducer cables as well as additional accessories, including the full range of Panoptix™ and Panoptix LiveScope™ sonars.

The complete system for precise boat control

Wireless integration with a Garmin chartplotter and built-in autopilot functionality allow anglers with Force to get to the fish faster and stay in that same location while they fish. Thanks to its integrated heading sensor and GPS, Force offers precise virtual anchor lock to help anglers lock their boat onto their fishing spot quickly and with accuracy. From the chartplotter, users can create routes to their favorite waypoint and follow tracks while they go. Anglers can set their track, or select a suggested Auto Guidance³ route, and the Force will move them along the course.

Force includes a convenient wireless foot pedal that provides instant control and responsiveness yet feels and steers like a cable-steered pedal. The pedal resistance is adjustable, and features foot-actuated buttons to control speed and heading and anchor lock. It can be operated wirelessly using AA batteries, or with the included power cable for wired power installation.

What’s more, Force can also be controlled from anywhere on the boat via the included wireless remote. The remote gives anglers complete control of the trolling motor with precise virtual anchor lock, autopilot functionality and simple point-and-go gesture steering and includes user-programmable keys for remote chartplotter control—plus it floats!

A reputation of reliability and award-winning support

Garmin has a long-standing commitment to build products that offer a compelling design and superior quality, and its Force trolling motor is no exception. As the world’s leading marine electronics manufacturer, Garmin has been recognized for four consecutive years as the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), an honor given to the most recognized marine electronics company for support of products in the field. Led by decades of marine industry expertise and innovation, Force is built to last— it’s rugged and durable, yet easy to deploy and retract and stow with dual-gas springs. It’s backed by a 3-year warranty and a limited lifetime warranty on the shaft, along with support through an ever-increasing servicing dealer network.

The Force trolling motor will be on display at The Garmin stand of the Sydney International Boat Show. Expected to be available in August 2019, it will be available with a 50-inch or 57-inch adjustable shaft with Recommended Retail Prices of $4,999.00 and $5099.00, respectively. For more information, visit www.garmin.com/force.

Garmin’s portfolio includes some of the industry’s most sophisticated chartplotters and touchscreen multifunction displays, sonar technology, high-definition radar, autopilots, high-resolution mapping, sailing instrumentation, audio, entertainment and other products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and ease-of-use. Other Garmin marine brands include FUSION® Entertainment, Navionics–a premier supplier of electronic charts, and EmpirBus.

For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary markets, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation

¹Based on 2017 reported sales.

²In compliance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements for small craft static thrust.

³Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.