I agree , Get the furuno.. for off-shore work ,and i think its Aussie made...As for fords being taxis as a comparision to the Pro.s having furuno sounders i cant agree with this as contracts and deals goven this industry..Proven performance and word of mouth has gotten Furuno a quality name and no mass advertising and angler sponserships to push there product. IMO. Check out LOWRANCE on facebook and you will see the happy customers they have world wide ...NOT. Whem your warranty is up... toss it in the Bin because your head will spin the amout they will hit you with to repair the sounder... the up side is they will offer you a new sounder at a discounted price thats some how close to the requested repair bill to the old one.