Furuno 1622 radar - fix or change

[masonc]

We got a Furuno 1622 radar with the boat when we got it. I find it incredibly handy for late night approaches to Marigot and Anguilla harbours, watching for unlit boats, and we tend to arrive after dark pretty often.
The 1622 display has some lines in it, making it a little hard to use. I can see the reflections pretty well but the text is a bit tough.
So the question is, should I look for a replacement display or look to a new unit? I don't have anything else to compare with, I don't know how much better a new unit would be. I seen a new display for $150, seems like an easy upgrade, but would I be better keeping that money towards a new display.
If the new one adds a few features but doesn't really give me any more information, I'm not ready to spend thousands to get that.

[Sailmonkey]

I’ve got a 1622 display that I’d be willing to sell.

Our 1622 radar returns became weak to non-existent and I purchased a used display to rule out the display card vs the magnetron. Turns out our dome is bad, and it’s cost prohibitive to repair.

The display (actually two displays and the scanner) are in Houston. I’ll sell you one of the displays for $150 plus shipping.

[masonc]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

I’ve got a 1622 display that I’d be willing to sell.

Our 1622 radar returns became weak to non-existent and I purchased a used display to rule out the display card vs the magnetron. Turns out our dome is bad, and it’s cost prohibitive to repair.

The display (actually two displays and the scanner) are in Houston. I’ll sell you one of the displays for $150 plus shipping.

Is the display perfect?

[Sailmonkey]

One display is weathered and fully functional. $150

The other display has been in the cabin it’s whole life and is perfect $200

I’ll send photos of both this afternoon

[masonc]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

One display is weathered and fully functional. $150

The other display has been in the cabin it’s whole life and is perfect $200

I’ll send photos of both this afternoon

No need, I'll take your word for it. I'll take the perfect for $200

[Sailmonkey]

Originally Posted by masonc

No need, I'll take your word for it. I'll take the perfect for $200

Ahhh, saw this after I replied to the PM.

Let me collect the perfect display off of the boat today and we’ll go from there.

[Sailmonkey]

This is the better of the two displays.

Low hours and has lived inside. My dome is bad, as confirmed by another 1622 display.

[masonc]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

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This is the better of the two displays.

Low hours and has lived inside. My dome is bad, as confirmed by another 1622 display.

Can you throw in the cables

[SailRedemption]

I may have an old radar dome. I could take it's guts out for smaller shipping. It's getting tossed either way. I have to check if it's a 1622. Came off a friends boat.

[sy_gilana]

Howzit Mason, use a white cane you dummy!, a LOOONG one...


Friend just upgraded to a digital radar using a laptop as the screen, very good results on OpenCPN its a 3G Simrad.

[masonc]

Originally Posted by sy_gilana

Howzit Mason, use a white cane you dummy!, a LOOONG one...


Friend just upgraded to a digital radar using a laptop as the screen, very good results on OpenCPN its a 3G Simrad.

Why do I want to use a white cane? I don't get that reference.

[Captndave1]

I have two complete Furuno radomes, one of which is new, and 3 displays of unknown condition as well as one set of cables. I would sell all for $500.00 plus shipping. I will send photos if requested.

[sy_gilana]

Originally Posted by masonc

Why do I want to use a white cane? I don't get that reference.

Well, if you are the Guitar playing, singing, entertainer that I know, you have a sense of humour. So a long cane to feel the bottom when entering at night, instead of the Radar.


Hey, Is Charlie well, I have not heard from him in ages.

[masonc]

Originally Posted by sy_gilana

Well, if you are the Guitar playing, singing, entertainer that I know, you have a sense of humour. So a long cane to feel the bottom when entering at night, instead of the Radar.


Hey, Is Charlie well, I have not heard from him in ages.

Wrong mason. I do know him.

[Roman Rock]

Hi Folks just read this forum when I was searching the internet for a Furuno 1622 control panel. I bought my boat with a black spot in the middle of the screen. I took the panel in to Radio Holland and they advised me that the LCD screen needs replacing.
I’m interested in buying a control panel if someone has one for sale

Kind Regards

RR