Furuno Software Updates
FURUNO sales and technical support for GPS chips & modules. As an added bonus, this Furuno MFD can connect to the NavPilot 300 and NavPilot 711C via the CAN bus network and offer full control of your autopilot directly from your plotter*.(*coming soon with a software update) Unmatched in features the GP1871F is a top choice for anglers everywhere! Joe, I found that after the software update I had MAJOR problems — disappearing radar, MFD remote control pad not working — if the MFD network (which in my case connects the two helm PCs, DFF1, DRS4A, and MFDBB) was wired to my broadband router. Furuno/MSTZ distribute updates, charts and now POI data via the internet. It would be nice.
7” Touch-Screen Combination Unit with CHIRP Sonar Powerful and Compact! Furuno's GP1871F combines a simple to use 7' touchscreen with a abundance of high end features normally found in much more expensively priced units. At first glance, you will notice the large sunlight viewable WVGA display. With a simplified interface including slide out menus, the 1871 provides simple access to all your most favored features. Customizable to fit your needs - Everything you need or want is truly a touch away! The built in GPS antenna quickly and accurately locks into position and shows your boat moving fluidly onscreen.
Choose from an extensive C-MAP 4D chart library for detailed data including relief vectors, tidal streams, marine plans and much more. A TruEcho CHIRP Sonar along with ACCU-Fish and Bottom Discrimination come standard in the GP1871 and will provide unmatched sonar capability when paired with the proper transducer. TruEcho CHIRP helps in distinguishing and identifying individual game fish and bait fish even when close together. ACCU-Fish processing combines high and low frequencies and can simply and clearly assist in determining fish size from 4' - 6' and can start as low as 7' of water to over 300' of water. ACCU-Fish also includes icons that can be customized according to size and depth of targeted fish. It doesn't stop there though, the GP1871 also includes Bottom Discrimination which can distinguish and provide a graphical display of the seafloor whether it be mud, sand, gravel or rock!
Pair your GP1871-F with Furuno's DRS4W 1st Watch Wireless radar for enhanced safety during navigation. Eliminating messy cables, the DRS4W wirelessly connects to your combo unit, has range scales of 0.125 to 24nm and provides situational awareness no matter the weather.
As an added bonus, this Furuno MFD can connect to the NavPilot 300 and NavPilot 711C via the CAN bus network and offer full control of your autopilot directly from your plotter.(.coming soon with a software update) Unmatched in features the GP1871F is a top choice for anglers everywhere! 7” Touch-Screen Combination Unit with CHIRP Sonar Powerful and Compact! Furuno's GP1871F combines a simple to use 7' touchscreen with a abundance of high end features normally found in much more expensively priced units. At first glance, you will notice the large sunlight viewable WVGA display.
With a simplified interface including slide out menus, the 1871 provides simple access to all your most favored features. Customizable to fit your needs - Everything you need or want is truly a touch away!
The built in GPS antenna quickly and accurately locks into position and shows your boat moving fluidly onscreen. Choose from an extensive C-MAP 4D chart library for detailed data including relief vectors, tidal streams, marine plans and much more. A TruEcho CHIRP Sonar along with ACCU-Fish and Bottom Discrimination come standard in the GP1871 and will provide unmatched sonar capability when paired with the proper transducer. TruEcho CHIRP helps in distinguishing and identifying individual game fish and bait fish even when close together. ACCU-Fish processing combines high and low frequencies and can simply and clearly assist in determining fish size from 4' - 6' and can start as low as 7' of water to over 300' of water. ACCU-Fish also includes icons that can be customized according to size and depth of targeted fish. It doesn't stop there though, the GP1871 also includes Bottom Discrimination which can distinguish and provide a graphical display of the seafloor whether it be mud, sand, gravel or rock!
Pair your GP1871-F with Furuno's DRS4W 1st Watch Wireless radar for enhanced safety during navigation. Eliminating messy cables, the DRS4W wirelessly connects to your combo unit, has range scales of 0.125 to 24nm and provides situational awareness no matter the weather.
As an added bonus, this Furuno MFD can connect to the NavPilot 300 and NavPilot 711C via the CAN bus network and offer full control of your autopilot directly from your plotter.(.coming soon with a software update) Unmatched in features the GP1871F is a top choice for anglers everywhere!
This week, the version 2. of our Recreational Sailing range has been released.
This new MaxSea TimeZero version 2 includes many new features and enhancements such as: Windows 8 Compatibility MaxSea TimeZero v2 is compatible with Windows 8 New Time Bar MaxSea TimeZero introduces a new time bar which is available in the Planning work space at the bottom of the screen. Better AIS data display Version 2 brings major improvements to the presentation of AIS information. Perform advanced planning according to tides and tidal currents MaxSea TimeZero V2 now allows you to calculate the best departure time in order to arrive with high tide. NEW feature: MaxSea TimeZero v2 Time Bar to read more about this release.
If you wish to know more about our recreational range, here are and product pages.This is a Paid Update, free for customers who bought their license after December 6, 2012. We are pleased to announce the release of MaxSea TimeZero ECS/PLOT version 2. This update includes many new features and enhancements over the previous version and is free for existing TimeZero ECS/PLOT v1.x users. Here is a short overview of the major new features: Discrete Depth Shading The Depth Shading can be set to a user defined discrete color palette. This allows specific depths to be highlighted with specific colors: Sounder Compatibility with Furuno Ethernet Sounders has been further improved. MaxSea TimeZero can now display the Sounder Echogram in Dual Frequency and has access to the Bottom Lock and Bottom Zoom feature of the Sounder: Bottom Discrimination with Furuno BBDS1 Paired with, the BBDS1 is the most affordable solution on the market to collect depth and bottom discrimination information: MaxSea TimeZero ECS/PLOT includes many other features, please find full details of this release in this document: If you want to know more about our professional range, here are and product pages.
We are pleased to announce a new free update for our MaxSea TimeZero Software. MaxSea TimeZero v1.9.8 (Navigator and Explorer versions) includes several bug corrections and new features such as:. Route planning function improvement: TimeZero is the only software that takes tidal current into account in the Route Detail list. With the new feature, the leg of a route is highlighted when the currents are too strong.
Routing new features: Also, this version introduces the possibility to re-launch a second routing from the same departure, a feature that can be very useful if you want to change some of the routing parameters while keeping the same start and end position. NavNet TZtouch compatibility: With this version of MaxSea TimeZero you will be able to exchange Routes & Waypoints through SD Card, share nautical charts and navigation data from the TZtouch network.
Software Updates For Mac
Please refer to for a complete description of the new features. If you want to know more about our sailing range, here are and product pages.
We are pleased to announce a free update for our revolutionary MaxSea TimeZero Software. MaxSea TimeZero Navigator and Explorer v1.9.7 include improvements that were collected from enthusiastic suggestions and feedback received from dealers and customers during the past year. Here is a quick overview of our new features: – A better integration of Furuno radars and sounders (Explorer Only) – Improved FLIR Cameras Integration (Explorer Only) – Improvement of PBG module (Explorer Only) These screenshots will help you to picture the improvements and new features: This slideshow requires JavaScript.