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Old 16-01-2016, 21:10   #1
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Anyone used Furuno First Watch Radar

Hi has anyone any experience with the Furuno First Watch Radar?

It seems like an interesting idea to minimize wires & since you use your ipad/iphone it doesn't need a monitor
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Re: Anyone used Furuno First Watch Radar

I know this is an old thread but I can't seem to find many reviews on this product. Has anyone used it? If so, what are your thoughts?

I love the idea of using this with my iPad, which already has AIS data, instead of a dedicated MFD.
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Re: Anyone used Furuno First Watch Radar

I bookmarked this thread some time ago. I too have been hoping for a few reviews.
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Re: Anyone used Furuno First Watch Radar

I purchased one and installed it last May on the starboard stern on a 9 foot pole. Installation took about 10 hours (one Saturday), which included finding a welder to attach the mounting plate to the pole. I used it for an offshore return sail from FL to NC after wintering in the Bahamas.

It was a natural extension of what I've been doing. I use 2 IPads for navigation and AIS, which is transmitted over WiFi on the boat. I purchased the navigation application that allows the radar plot to be overlayed over the the NOAA charts, very handy for finding nav targets.

I was single handing and found it indispensable offshore, especially the alarming functions. I also used it in the ICW during blinding rain.

I can highly recommend it.
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