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Nantong Saiyang Electronics — Chinese Fish Finder and Marine Electronics Manufacturer Since 2003
Nantong Saiyang Electronics — Fish Finders Made in China
Nantong Saiyang Electronics Co., Ltd. (南通赛洋电子) is a professional Chinese manufacturer of fish finders, echo sounders, and marine navigation equipment. Founded in 2003 in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, the company has grown to serve over 800 global agents with an annual production capacity exceeding 80 million units.
Company Overview
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Nantong Saiyang Electronics Co., Ltd. |
| Brands | SAIYANG Marine, OVA Technology, Marinelite |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Location | Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China |
| Years Experience | 23+ |
| Annual Capacity | 80M+ units |
| Global Agents | 800+ |
| Services | OEM, ODM, custom manufacturing |
| Main Categories | Fish finders, echo sounders, AIS, GPS navigators, transducers, marine radar |
| Website | saiyangmarine.com |
Product Range
Fish Finders / Echo Sounders
Saiyang’s core product line, available across multiple tiers:
| Series | Application | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Marinelite Professional | Commercial fishing | 12-inch display, 2KW, 50/200 KHz, 500m depth |
| Marinelite Series | Recreational boats | 6-inch display, 100m depth, color display |
| Portable Fish Finders | Kayak, ice fishing | Compact, battery-powered, in-hull transducer |
| Dual-Frequency | Versatile use | 200/50 KHz, shoot-through hull installation |
Marine Transducers
- Bronze thru-hull transducers (1KW CHIRP)
- In-hull (shoot-through) transducers
- Commercial-grade transducer arrays
Navigation Equipment
- AIS (Automatic Identification System) — Class A and Class B transceivers
- GPS Chart Plotters — GNSS navigators with chart support
- Marine Radar — Solid-state radar systems
- Satellite Compass — Heading sensors for professional vessels
Manufacturing & R&D
Saiyang operates from a dedicated facility in Nantong with:
- In-house R&D team — Multiple patents in marine sonar and transducer technology
- SMT assembly lines — Surface-mount electronics manufacturing
- Transducer production — Custom piezoelectric element fabrication
- Testing facilities — Water tank testing for transducer performance
- Quality control — ISO-compliant processes
The company supports both OEM (private-label for international brands) and ODM (custom design to specification) partnerships.
Market Position
Saiyang occupies a distinctive position in the global fishing electronics market:
Competitive Advantage:
- Price point: Chinese manufacturing costs allow Saiyang to offer fish finders at 30–50% below equivalent Lowrance/Garmin models
- Customization: Willingness to develop custom frequency configurations and display layouts for OEM clients
- Breadth: From simple $50 portable units to $1,600+ commercial-grade 2KW systems
Distribution:
- Direct sales to OEM clients
- Branded products under SAIYANG, OVA Technology, and Marinelite brands
- Distribution through B2B platforms (Alibaba, Made-in-China)
Nantong’s Marine Electronics Advantage
Nantong, located at the northern bank of the Yangtze River near Shanghai, has developed a natural specialization in marine electronics due to:
- Proximity to Shanghai — Access to component supply chains and export logistics
- Marine industry heritage — Nantong shipbuilding and maritime expertise
- Engineering talent pool — Technical universities in Jiangsu Province
- Port infrastructure — Nantong Port for container shipping
Contact
For OEM/ODM fish finder inquiries:
- Website: saiyangmarine.com
- Alibaba Store: ova.en.alibaba.com
- Made-in-China: ntsaiyang.en.made-in-china.com
Sources: Saiyang corporate website, Alibaba company profile, Made-in-China directory.
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