Furuno’s compact, waterproof 1712 radar with 7″ LCD display is a solid choice for smaller boats. The high-definition screen displays echoes in four shades of gray. With a powerful 2.2kW transmitter, the 1712 offers 14 range scales from 1/8 to 24 nautical miles. The 18-inch radome houses a newly designed 24-rpm hybrid antenna with a 5.2-degree horizontal beam. The 1712 can display waypoints when connected to a GPS unit and has a navigation data screen. The unit features automatic control of tuning, sensitivity and anti-clutter for simple operation and optimum performance, according to the manufacturer. The Furuno 1712 has a suggested retail price of $1,895. Furuno, Camas, WA; (360) 834-9300; www.furuno.com.
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