PRE OWNED FURUNO GP-70 FURUNO GP-70 MARINE GPS

The Furuno GP-70 was one of the first GPS units to bridge the gap between professional deep-sea navigation and small-boat utility. It features a high-contrast, backlit monochrome LCD that provides essential navigational data in a clear, numeric format. While modern units focus on touchscreens, the GP-70 utilizes a heavy-duty membrane keypad designed for years of use in salt-heavy, high-vibration environments.

The system is a "Position Only" navigator that excels at providing high-stability Lat/Lon coordinates, Speed Over Ground (SOG), and Course Over Ground (COG). It is particularly famous for its internal backup system and its "MOB" (Man Overboard) dedicated key, which allows for an instantaneous position save during emergencies. Its dual-port NMEA output makes it an ideal master GPS for older Radars, Track Plotters, and Autopilots found on refurbished vessels.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

-- Model: GP-70

-- Manufacturer: Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)

-- Display: 3.5-inch Monochrome Backlit LCD

-- Resolution: High-Contrast Character Display

-- Receiver Type: 5-channel parallel (Standard GPS)

-- Position Accuracy: approx. 15m (95%)

-- Storage: 100 Waypoints, 10 Routes, 1,000 Event/Track Marks

-- Interfaces: 2x NMEA 0183 Outputs, Furuno CIF (Computer Interface)

-- Supply Voltage: 10V to 40V DC (Universal Power Input)

-- Power Consumption: 10 W

-- Waterproofing: Splash-proof (Console Mount)

-- Alarms: Arrival, Anchor Watch, Cross Track Error (XTE)

KEY FEATURES & APPLICATIONS

-- Industrial Grade Construction: Built with a heavy-duty chassis that can withstand the extreme temperatures and humidity of the Indian Ocean.

-- Wide Voltage Range: Operates on anything from 10V to 40V DC, making it compatible with both small 12V fishing boat batteries and 24V commercial ship power grids.

-- Dedicated Navigational Keys: Features physical buttons for "NAV," "PLOT," and "MARK," ensuring that the navigator can switch between screens without scrolling through complex menus.

-- NMEA & CIF Connectivity: Provides reliable data strings to older "Green Screen" Furuno radars and video plotters that require specific timing for position updates.

-- Event Memory: Allows the operator to save specific fishing spots or "marks" with a single press of the event button, which are then stored in the non-volatile memory.

-- Sunlight Readable: The monochrome LCD uses reflective technology that actually becomes easier to read in bright, direct sunlight.

TYPICAL CONDITION (USED/REFURBISHED)

Our refurbished GP-70 units from the Alang yards go through a specialized "legacy check." We focus on the keypad membrane, ensuring all buttons are responsive and have no cracks. The LCD contrast is adjusted to ensure maximum clarity, and the internal CMOS battery is replaced to guarantee that your waypoints stay saved even when the power is disconnected. We also test the NMEA signal timing to ensure it can successfully "talk" to your existing bridge equipment. Every unit is factory-reset at our Bhavnagar facility.

COMPATIBLE BRAND MODELS:

Furuno GP-70, Furuno GP-50, Furuno GP-30, Furuno GP-31, Furuno GP-32, JRC JNAV-500, Koden KGP-913, Garmin GPS 120, Raytheon NAV-298, Shipmate RS5700.

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