CSH-10 vs MAQ
Two omni sonars compared on published figures only.
| Furuno CSH-10 | MAQ omni sonar | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Full 360-degree omni, all directions at once | Full 360-degree omni, all directions at once |
| Frequency | 83.5 kHz, selectable 81.5 to 85.5 kHz | Model line at 22, 60 and 90 kHz; the compact MiniMAQ runs 90 kHz |
| Rated range | Range scales 50 to 2,000 m; detection rated to 900 m | Not published |
| Stabilization | Motion sensor standard; transmit and receive beams stabilized independently | Stabilized display, switchable on or off; MiniMAQ stabilizes in the cursor direction in DR mode |
| Vertical beam | 6-degree transmit, 9-degree receive at 83.5 kHz | MiniMAQ fixed at 10 degrees transmit and receive; 60 kHz model as narrow as 6 degrees in transmit |
| Tilt | Automatic and manual tilt with on-screen tilt indicator | Not published |
| Installation | 8-inch hull tube, 400 mm or 600 mm hoist travel | MiniMAQ fits a 6-inch sea chest; hoist details not published |
| Display | 32 colors, 1280x1024, two HDMI outputs, NavNet TZtouchXL integration | Not published |
| Published US price | $91,095 MSRP, less hoist, shaft and interface cables | Not published |
MAQ figures are limited to what MAQ Sonar publishes on maqsonar.com; where a cell says "not published," MAQ has not released that figure publicly and their dealers quote details directly. Furuno figures are from Furuno brochures and Furuno USA product pages. Both columns state published specifications only.
Reading this comparison fairly
MAQ builds respected omni sonars with a loyal following on tournament boats, particularly where the compact MiniMAQ's 6-inch sea chest suits the hull. The practical difference for a buyer is information: Furuno publishes the CSH-10's full specification sheet and US MSRP, so you can compare range scales, beam widths, stabilization and price before you ever call a dealer. MAQ publishes its frequency line and highlights and leaves the rest to the quoting process.
If you are weighing the two, get both quotes. Our dealer network installs Furuno omni and will tell you plainly, for your hull and your fishery, what the CSH-10 will and will not do.
Is the CSH-10 better than a MAQ sonar?
They are different propositions. The CSH-10 publishes its full specification: 83.5 kHz, range scales to 2,000 m, rated detection to 900 m, standard motion sensor with independent transmit and receive stabilization, and a published $91,095 MSRP. MAQ publishes its frequency line (22, 60 and 90 kHz) and key highlights, and quotes the rest through dealers, so a line-by-line comparison requires a MAQ quote for your boat.
What frequency should a sportfish omni be?
Lower frequency carries farther; higher frequency resolves better up close. The CSH-10 runs 83.5 kHz as a purpose-chosen middle ground. In the MAQ line, the lower-frequency models reach farther and the 90 kHz units, including the MiniMAQ, favor target separation nearer the boat.
Does the MiniMAQ's smaller sea chest matter?
It can. The MiniMAQ fits a 6-inch sea chest where the Furuno omnis use an 8-inch hull tube, which matters on boats with tight machinery spaces. Have an installer look at the actual space; the quote form connects you to one.
Price a CSH-10 for your boat
We have the contacts and the expertise to recommend the right installer for your boat. We work with a network of licensed, insured, certified and Furuno-approved dealers, and because of the volume we send them, we have pre-negotiated discounted rates. Tell us about the boat and we'll come back with a recommendation and pricing.
- Recommendations from people who work in marine electronics every day, not a call center.
- Pricing through dealers who have pre-negotiated volume rates with us.
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