PRE OWNED FURUNO FAR-1715 FURUNO FAR-1715 MARINE RADAR

PRODUCT DATA SHEET: FURUNO 1715 COMPACT MARINE RADAR

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Furuno 1715 is a high-performance 2.2 kW X-Band radar designed for pleasure craft and small fishing boats. It features a high-contrast 7-inch monochrome LCD that presents radar echoes in four shades of gray, providing excellent target differentiation. With its compact 18-inch radome antenna and waterproof display, the Model 1715 is engineered for reliable operation in open cockpits and flybridges where space and power are at a premium.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Furuno 1715 (Model 1715)

Display: 7" Silver Bright Monochrome LCD (240 x 320 pixels)

Output Power: 2.2 kW Peak

Antenna: 18-inch Radome (RSB-0095)

Max Range: 24 Nautical Miles (NM)

Range Scales: 14 scales from 0.125 to 24 NM

Rotation Speed: Variable (24/31/41 RPM automatically selected by range)

Beam Width: Horizontal 5.2°, Vertical 25°

Power Supply: 12-24 VDC (38W Max / 8W in Watchman Mode)

Interface: NMEA 0183 (Input: GPS/Nav Data; Output: TLL - Target L/L)

KEY FEATURES & APPLICATIONS

Silver Bright LCD: The high-contrast screen ensures the radar image remains sharp and visible even in bright, direct sunlight—a common challenge for small boat displays.

Smart Antenna Rotation: The antenna automatically speeds up at shorter ranges (up to 41 RPM) to provide faster heading updates, critical for navigating high-traffic harbors.

Watchman Mode: A specialized power-saving mode where the radar pulses only at intervals (5, 10, or 20 mins) to check the Guard Zone, reducing power consumption to just 8W while at anchor or drifting.

Dual Bandwidth IF Amplifier: Uses a broad band for high-definition imagery at short ranges and a narrow band for enhanced detection of distant targets.

Navigation Data Overlay: When connected to an external GPS, the 1715 can display "Lollipop" waypoint marks and programmable nav data (Position, Speed, Course) on the radar screen.

Guard Zone Alarm: Allows the operator to set a safety zone that triggers an audible alarm if a vessel or obstacle enters (or leaves) the designated area.

Rugged & Waterproof: The display is rated IPX5 and the antenna IPX6, making it suitable for mounting on open boats exposed to salt spray.

TYPICAL CONDITION (USED/REFURBISHED)

Reliability: The 1715 is known for its "bulletproof" build quality. Used units are often sought after for their simplicity—featuring physical keys for GAIN, ST-BY/TX, and RANGE that are easy to use with gloves or wet hands.

Replacement Parts: Because so many units were sold, refurbished displays (RDP-142) and radomes (RSB-0095) are widely available in the secondary market, making it an easy system to maintain.

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