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You flip the switch, and everything works. Your GPS locks onto satellites instantly. Your fishfinder shows crystal-clear bottom structure. Your stereo delivers clean sound without cutting out when you hit choppy water.
That’s what happens when marine electronics are installed correctly the first time. No more dead batteries from poorly wired systems. No more intermittent radar that fails when fog rolls in. No more wondering if your navigation will work when you’re miles offshore.
Your boat becomes the reliable platform you bought it to be. You spend time fishing, cruising, and enjoying the water instead of troubleshooting electrical problems or making emergency calls to repair shops.
Legacy Motors and Marine has been serving San Remo and Long Island Sound boaters who refuse to compromise on quality. We’re the shop that other marine professionals call when they need complex electronics integration done right.
Our technicians understand galvanic corrosion, proper wire gauge selection, and why marine-grade components matter in saltwater environments. We’ve seen too many boats with expensive electronics ruined by shortcuts and improper installation.
Long Island Sound presents unique challenges with its tidal conditions, varying depths, and heavy boat traffic. We know these waters and install systems that perform reliably whether you’re fishing the deeper channels or navigating crowded weekend anchorages.
First, we evaluate your boat’s existing electrical system and discuss how you actually use your vessel. Different fishing styles, cruising patterns, and entertainment needs require different approaches to electronics integration.
Next, we design a custom wiring plan that prevents interference between systems and ensures proper power distribution. We use marine-grade tinned copper wire, properly sized fuses, and corrosion-resistant connections throughout.
During installation, we route wiring through protected pathways, secure all connections with heat-shrink tubing and marine sealants, and test each system individually before integration. We document everything so future service is straightforward.
Finally, we walk you through each system’s operation and provide the documentation you need for warranty coverage and future maintenance. Your electronics work as intended from day one.
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Our marine electronics services cover everything from basic fishfinder installation to complete bridge system integration. We install and integrate GPS chartplotters, radar systems, marine stereos, fishfinders, autopilot systems, and VHF radios.
For Long Island Sound boaters, we focus on systems that handle the area’s specific conditions. Shallow water fishing requires different sonar configurations than deep water trolling. Weekend cruising to Connecticut harbors needs different navigation setup than offshore fishing.
We work with premium brands like Garmin, Raymarine, Furuno, and Simrad, but more importantly, we know how to make different manufacturers’ equipment work together seamlessly. Your boat gets an integrated electronics package that performs as a unified system, not a collection of individual components that barely communicate.
Every installation includes proper documentation, system testing, and operator training so you understand how to use your investment effectively.
Installation timeframes depend on system complexity and your boat’s existing wiring condition. A basic fishfinder and GPS installation usually takes one to two days. Complete electronics packages with radar, autopilot, and integrated systems typically require three to five days.
We don’t rush installations because proper marine wiring takes time. Each connection must be properly sealed, secured, and tested. Cutting corners on installation time leads to failures later, especially in the marine environment where saltwater and vibration test every connection.
We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront and keep you informed if we discover issues that affect the schedule. Most delays come from finding and correcting previous installation problems that could cause issues with new equipment.
We install and service all major marine electronics brands including Garmin, Raymarine, Furuno, Simrad, Lowrance, and Humminbird. Our technicians stay current with training from these manufacturers to ensure proper installation and warranty compliance.
More important than brand preference is selecting the right equipment for your specific boating needs and integrating it properly. A basic GPS that’s installed correctly will outperform an expensive chartplotter that’s poorly integrated with your other systems.
We help you choose equipment based on how you actually use your boat, your budget, and what will integrate best with your existing systems. Sometimes that means mixing brands to get the best overall performance and value.
Yes, we specialize in integrating new electronics with existing marine systems. However, we first evaluate your current wiring and components to ensure they meet marine standards and won’t compromise new equipment.
Many boats have electronics installed by previous owners or shops that cut corners. Poor connections, wrong wire gauges, and missing fuses can damage new equipment or cause intermittent failures. We identify and correct these issues before connecting new systems.
Integration also involves ensuring different manufacturers’ equipment can communicate properly. Modern marine electronics use NMEA protocols to share data, but proper configuration is essential for reliable operation. We handle all the technical details so your systems work together seamlessly.
We provide mobile installation services for boats throughout the San Remo area and Long Island Sound region. Many installations can be completed at your marina or dock, which is more convenient than hauling your boat to a shop.
Mobile service works well for straightforward installations like fishfinders, GPS units, and stereo systems. More complex installations requiring extensive wiring or structural modifications are better handled at our facility where we have complete tool access and controlled working conditions.
We’ll assess your specific installation requirements and recommend the best approach. Our goal is completing the work efficiently while ensuring proper installation quality, whether that’s at your location or ours.
We provide a comprehensive warranty on all installation work, covering both labor and the integrity of connections and wiring. Equipment warranties are handled directly through manufacturers, but installation issues are our responsibility.
Our warranty covers connection failures, wiring problems, and any installation-related issues that affect system performance. We use quality marine-grade components and proper installation techniques, so warranty claims are rare, but we stand behind our work completely.
We also provide detailed documentation of all work performed, including wiring diagrams and component specifications. This documentation is essential for future service and helps other technicians understand your systems if service is needed away from our area.
Installation costs vary significantly based on equipment complexity, your boat’s existing wiring condition, and integration requirements. Basic single-unit installations start around $200-400, while complete integrated systems can range from $1,500-5,000 or more.
The biggest cost variables are wiring requirements and system integration complexity. Boats with good existing wiring and simple installations cost less than vessels needing complete rewiring or complex multi-system integration.
We provide detailed estimates before starting work so you understand exactly what’s included. While professional installation isn’t cheap, it’s far less expensive than replacing equipment damaged by poor installation or dealing with ongoing reliability problems from shortcuts.
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