Salisbury, NC · SIMRAD Marine Electronics Installer
SIMRAD Fish Finder & GPS Installation in Salisbury, NC
Carolina Vehicle & Marine Solutions installs the full Simrad lineup in Salisbury, NC : NSS evo3S, GO Series, AP70/AP80 autopilot, radar, and VHF. Complex wiring on larger vessels is where our 40+ years of marine electrical experience makes the difference.
SIMRAD MARINE ELECTRONICS
Complex Vessels. Wiring That Holds.
⚡ 40+ Years Marine Electrical Experience
Multi-system vessel builds and NMEA 2000 networks
🧭 Autopilot Installation Specialists
Full process from drive unit selection to sea trial
📍 Salisbury, NC — 75-Mile Service Radius
High Rock Lake, Lake Tillery, Jordan Lake, and coastal
Simrad is built for serious boaters: offshore anglers, larger center consoles, coastal cruisers, and commercial operators who need reliable navigation and autopilot systems that perform in demanding conditions. The electronics are capable. The installation has to match.
At CVMS, we install Simrad systems on larger and more complex vessels where wiring quality and integration depth actually matter. Our team has 40+ years of combined marine electrical and wiring experience. We've built wiring harnesses for vessels where a loose connection or a miswired NMEA 2000 network isn't just inconvenient, it's a safety issue.
We serve Salisbury, NC and a 75-mile radius, including boaters running out of High Rock Lake, Lake Tillery, Jordan Lake, and the coastal region.
WHAT WE DO
PRODUCTS WE INSTALL
GPS Chartplotters & Autopilot
- Lowrance HDS Pro series: 9, 12, and 16-inch
- Lowrance HDS Live seriesLowrance HOOK Reveal series: entry-level installs
- Lowrance Elite FS series
- Active Imaging 3 in 1 transducer installation
- Active Target 2 live sonar installation
Radar & Additional Systems
- Simrad HALO radar: open array and dome installation
- Radar mounting, cabling, and network integration
- Simrad VHF radio installation: RS20S and RS40
- NMEA 2000 network builds: full vessel integration
- Transducer installation: TotalScan, Active Imaging compatible
- Vessel monitoring and alarm systems
HOW IT WORKS
OUR INSTALLATION PROCESS
01
Consultation
We assess your vessel, steering system, and electronics goals. For autopilot installations, drive unit selection happens before any purchase.
02
Wiring & Mounting
All wiring is run to commercial grade standards. NMEA 2000 backbone is correctly sized and terminated for your vessel.
03
NETWORK Integration
All Simrad units are networked for shared GPS, radar overlay, autopilot data, and cross-display control.
04
SEA TRIAL
We take the vessel on the water to verify GPS accuracy, autopilot heading hold, radar returns, and full network function.
WHY CVMNS
WHAT SET UP US APART
- 40+ years combined marine electrical and wiring expertise — capable of complex multi-system vessel builds
- Autopilot installation and sea trial calibration specialists
- NMEA 2000 network integration: all systems talking to each other
- Suitable for larger center consoles, offshore vessels, and commercial boats
- Serving Salisbury, NC and a 75-mile radius
FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is Simrad better for larger boats than Garmin or Lowrance?
Simrad, Garmin, and Lowrance are all owned by the same parent company and share significant technology. Simrad historically skews toward larger vessels and offshore use. For a bass boat or smaller inshore vessel, Garmin or Lowrance is often the better fit.
How complex is Simrad autopilot installation?
More complex than most electronics installations. It requires selecting the correct drive unit for your steering type, wiring the control head and compass, integrating a GPS heading source, and performing a sea trial to calibrate the steering response.
Can you integrate Simrad with my existing chartplotter?
In most cases, yes. Simrad uses NMEA 2000 and Ethernet networking that is compatible with many other brands. Contact us with your current setup before committing to new hardware.
Do you install Simrad on commercial or working vessels?
Yes. We work with commercial operators and fleet buyers. Contact us directly for a fleet installation proposal.
What's included in a Simrad sea trial?
After installation, we take the vessel on the water to verify GPS accuracy, confirm autopilot heading hold, test radar returns, and confirm all networked units are communicating correctly.
GET A QUOTE
REQUEST SERVICE
Tell us about your boat and what you're looking to install. We'll get back to you within 24 hours with a full quote.
A member of our team will call you directly.
DIRECT CONTACT
troy@cvmsnc.com · 420 Montclair Dr, Salisbury NC
