Furuno has traditionally stood out as the professionals’ choice for radar, fish finders and more. The introduction of the NavNet TZtouch series of multifunction displays 12 years ago further cemented that reputation. Now Furuno doubles down on that landmark series with the new TZtouchXL MFDs.
The new series includes five sizes of MFDs that boast features never before found in navigation devices for recreational boaters, all packaged in simple-to-use touchscreen interfaces.
A key element is the new TZ Maps electronic charts. Boaters have the ability to purchase and download the specific areas that they want in the map data they desire, such as raster or vector, satellite photos, and bathymetric data, all directly from the MFD with an internet connection.
Boaters can also make their own updates to charted objects such as a buoy that moved off station. The charts also include BathyVision with bottom resolution that’s three times more detailed than any other bathymetric charts, according to Furuno.
When networked with a Furuno DRS radar, TZtouchXL unlocks two new safety features, including Risk Visualizer, with a 360-degree representation of potential collision risks, and AI Avoidance Route that provides safe routing around those hazards.
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NavNet TZtouchXL will network with all Furuno magnetron or solid-state Doppler radars, fish finders, AIS, autopilot, and multibeam sonar systems. Each new MFD has a PIN-code lock to prevent access to the MFD and safeguard against data theft.
The series includes two hybrid control models: the 10-inch TZT10X and 13-inch TZT13X. These units incorporate all the multitouch capabilities of the TZtouchXL series, as well as Furuno’s RotoKey control knob and dedicated soft-touch keys for intuitive use in any sea condition. The all-glass 16-inch TZT16X, 22-inch TZT22X, and 24-inch TZT24X boast super-wide displays with exceptional clarity and brightness. To learn more, visit furunousa.com.
