Furuno NAVPILOT 711C-M Autopilot System with 1.6L Octopus Hydraulic Pump

Furuno

<h3>Furuno: A Legacy of Marine Electronics Innovation</h3><p><strong>Furuno</strong> stands as one of the most respected names in marine electronics, with a story that began in Nagasaki, Japan in 1948. Radar & Satcom Mounts & Accessories are central to Furuno's legacy — the brand has <strong>consistently won the prestigious NMEA award for Best Radar</strong>, and today offers one of the broadest radar lineups in the industry, from compact 2.2kW units suited to recreational vessels to commercial-grade 50kW systems for large seagoing ships.</p><p>What truly sets Furuno apart is the breadth and depth of its innovation over more than seven decades. In 1948, Furuno commercialized the world's first practical fish finder — a milestone that shaped the entire maritime electronics industry. Since then, the brand has introduced early satellite positioning receivers for vessels at sea, entered the weather radar market with the world's smallest X-band unit, and developed cutting-edge technologies like Solid State Digital Radars and Augmented Reality (AR) navigation systems.</p><p>Furuno's global headquarters is based in Japan, while <strong>Furuno USA</strong> operates out of Camas, Washington, serving as the primary service and distribution center for North America. A secondary facility in Denton, Maryland supports the eastern seaboard, and both locations host annual Technical Dealer Training seminars — a testament to the company's investment in supporting its installer and dealer network. Furuno USA takes pride in offering support and repairs for products dating as far back as 1970, underscoring the brand's commitment to long-term reliability.</p><p>The Furuno product catalog is expansive, covering virtually every aspect of the modern helm: NavNet multifunction displays (MFDs), marine radars, fish finders, GPS chartplotters, autopilots, AIS systems, VHF radiotelephones, GMDSS equipment, ECDIS systems for commercial vessels, and satellite weather receivers. The flagship <strong>NavNet TZtouchXL</strong> platform represents the pinnacle of integrated navigation, combining touchscreen MFDs with BathyVision mapping, Solid-State Doppler Radar, and deep-water multibeam sonar capabilities.</p><p>For anglers and fishing captains, Furuno's transducers and accessories play a critical role in getting the most out of fish finder systems. Furuno's transducer lineup is engineered to work seamlessly with their sonar and fish finder units, including TruEcho CHIRP™ technology for improved accuracy and the DFF3D Multibeam Sonar for three-dimensional underwater imaging at depths exceeding 980 feet.</p><p>Whether you are outfitting a small fishing boat or a large commercial vessel, Furuno's reputation for precision engineering, durability, and comprehensive dealer support makes it a go-to brand among professional mariners and passionate recreational boaters alike.</p>