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CHASING Dory
Best for clear-water exploring, dock viewing, and first-time users who want a simple underwater drone.
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Marine Gear, Boat Care & Buying Guides for Recreational Boaters
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Honest reviews of VHF radios, fish finders, battery chargers, anodes, and more.
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Underwater Drone Reviews
Compare CHASING Dory, M2 Pro, and FIFISH V6 Expert for hull checks and dock work.
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Best Overall
CHASING M2 Pro
The better fit for boat owners who want more control for hull checks, dock work, and repeat underwater inspection use.
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FIFISH V6 Expert
Best for stronger maneuverability, deeper capability, and more professional-style inspection potential.
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Helpful guides, inspection tools, communication systems, lighting upgrades, and maintenance gear selected for recreational boat owners.
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Underwater Drone Guide
Inspect hulls, docks, fishing structure, and recover lost gear below the surface.
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Communication Bundle
Fixed mount radios, handheld VHFs, antennas, mounts, and emergency communication systems.
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Marine Lighting
Courtesy lighting, underwater lights, deck illumination, and visibility upgrades.
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Boat Care System
Wash, compound, wax, ceramic protection, and detailing products stocked by Sonark Marine.
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Hurricane Readiness Binder
A printable storm-prep system for boat, family, pets, emergency contacts, and recovery planning. Use it as a giveaway, email signup bonus, or included value with qualifying purchases.
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From underwater view to onboard safety
You’ve seen what’s below the boat. Now make sure you can communicate above it.
After the drone guide, head into Sonark Marine’s communication gear: VHF radios, antennas, mounts, and complete setup paths for safer days on the water.
Complete VHF Communication Bundle for Recreational Boats
This VHF communication bundle gives boaters a practical setup for everyday marine communication, weather monitoring, backup handheld use, and improved antenna range. It combines a fixed-mount VHF radio, two floating handheld VHF radios, a 5-foot marine VHF antenna, and a stainless steel ratchet mount into one ready-to-plan package.
Bundle includes
| Item | Model / SKU | Qty | Separate Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniden UM385 fixed-mount VHF marine radio | UM385 / 69337 | 1 | $171.97 |
| Uniden Atlantis 155 floating handheld VHF radio | Atlantis 155 / 77045 | 1 | $89.97 |
| Uniden Atlantis 275 floating handheld VHF radio | Atlantis 275 / 77046 | 1 | $139.97 |
| Scout 5' white VHF antenna with coax | KS-22 / 110551 | 1 | $100.97 |
| Whitecap 316 stainless steel ratchet antenna mount | 96917 | 1 | $45.97 |
Separate item total: $548.85
Bundle price: $519.97
Estimated savings: $28.88
Best for
Small boats, fishing boats, pontoons, and recreational vessels that need both fixed-mount and handheld VHF coverage.
Before ordering
Confirm that the radio, antenna height, mounting location, cable routing, and power connection match your boat and installation plan. VHF range depends on antenna placement, installation quality, battery power, terrain, and conditions on the water.
This is a curated Sonark Marine bundle assembled from individual marine communication components. It does not have a manufacturer-assigned bundle GTIN.
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Marine Electronics, VHF Radios & Navigation Equipment
Sonark Marine is a U.S.-based online retailer specializing in marine electronics for recreational boaters. We carry VHF radios, GPS chartplotters, fishfinders, marine antennas, antenna mounts, marine safety equipment, and binoculars — shipped from U.S. distribution warehouses. Brands include Uniden, Standard Horizon, Icom, marine electronics and boating brands, HawkEye, Shakespeare, Whitecap, Scout, Digital Yacht, and Hawke Optics.
VHF Marine Radios — Fixed Mount & Handheld
USCG-approved VHF marine radios with DSC (Digital Selective Calling) for distress signaling and vessel-to-vessel communication. Fixed-mount VHF radios from Uniden, Standard Horizon, and Icom offer 25W output, GPS integration, AIS receive capability, and NMEA connectivity. Floating handheld VHF radios provide portable communication for kayaking, fishing, and tender use.
GPS Chartplotters & Fishfinders
Marine GPS chartplotters and fishfinder combos for coastal navigation, offshore fishing, and inland waterways. HawkEye CHIRP fishfinders, portable depth finders, and Bluetooth sonar units for vessels of all sizes. All units provide reliable depth, water temperature, and bottom structure readings.
VHF Marine Antennas
Shakespeare Phase III, Galaxy AIS, and QuickConnect VHF antennas for fixed-mount radio installations. Options range from 4-foot 3dB antennas for sailboats and trailerable vessels to 8-foot 6dB antennas for maximum range on powerboats. AIS combination antennas from Shakespeare and Digital Yacht receive both VHF and AIS signals on a single feedline.
Antenna Mounts & Mounting Hardware
Ratchet antenna mounts in 316 stainless steel and UV-stabilized marine nylon for deck or side mounting. Shakespeare 4186 and 4187 series mounts, Whitecap S-1802C heavy-duty stainless, and Shakespeare QuickConnect QCM-series mounts for tool-free antenna removal. Standard 1-inch 14-thread fitting compatible with all major VHF and AIS antenna brands.
Marine Safety Equipment
Essential marine safety gear including EPIRBs and PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) for offshore distress alerting. Complement your VHF radio with a registered EPIRB or PLB for coastal and offshore passages. See our free EPIRB & PLB guide for registration and activation details.
Marine Binoculars & Optics
Hawke Optics Endurance ED marine binoculars in 7x50 and 7x42 configurations with extra-low dispersion glass for sharp, high-contrast viewing at sea. Available with and without built-in compass for bearing readings. Waterproof and nitrogen-purged for continuous saltwater use.
Why Buy Marine Electronics from Sonark Marine
- U.S.-based operation — orders ship from U.S. distribution warehouses
- USCG-approved VHF radios from Uniden, Standard Horizon, and Icom
- Shakespeare, Scout, and Digital Yacht antenna systems for all vessel types
- HawkEye fishfinders and depth sounders for boats of all sizes
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- Clear return and shipping policies — see Shipping Policy and Return Policy
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Marine Electronics for Every Vessel Type
- Recreational Powerboats — fixed-mount VHF radios, GPS fishfinder combos, VHF antennas, ratchet mounts
- Sailboats — compact 4ft VHF antennas, handheld VHF radios, AIS receive antennas, QuickConnect mounts
- Fishing Boats — CHIRP fishfinders, GPS chartplotters, handheld depth finders, Bluetooth fishfinders
- Trailerable Boats — QuickConnect removable antennas, portable fishfinders, floating handheld VHF
- Kayaks & Small Craft — floating handheld VHF radios, PLBs, portable depth finders
- Offshore Cruising — 8ft 6dB VHF antennas, fixed-mount VHF with GPS/DSC, marine binoculars