Furuno Continues Winning Streak With Five NMEA Accolades

Furuno proudly accepted six Product of Excellence awards at the 2024 NMEA Awards, pushing their total to an impressive 260 NMEA wins since 1971. Each year, NMEA members - comprised of dealers, distributors, industry professionals, and certified technicians - vote for the industry's top products. The consistent recognition of Furuno's products underscores their ongoing reputation for excellence and reliability among marine professionals and boaters worldwide.

Furuno's unrivaled DFF3D Multibeam Sonar continues its reign in the Fish Finder category, securing its seventh consecutive Product of Excellence award. The DFF3D delivers unparalleled fish-finding capabilities, offering a 3D, 120-degree view of fish and underwater structures from port to starboard. With its PBG (Personal Bathymetric Generator), users can create detailed bathymetric charts on the go. Features like Follow-it, which allows anglers to generate constant-depth routes along the ridges mapped by the DFF3D and send them to the Autopilot, are continuously integrated into NavNet TZtouch3 and TZtouchXL software, enabling anglers to elevate their fishing techniques in ways unmatched by other fish finders.

For the seventh consecutive year, Furuno’s DRS4DNXT Solid-State Doppler Radar earned the top spot in the Radar category. This 24" compact radome boasts cutting-edge features like Target Analyzer™, Fast Target Tracking, and RezBoost Beam Sharpening, plus Risk Visualizer and AI Avoidance Route when connected to new NavNet TZtouchXL MFDs, exemplifying Furuno’s extraordinary commitment to innovation.The SCX20 Satellite Compass celebrated its fifth consecutive victory in the NMEA2000 Sensor category. Its unique four-antenna design ensures accurate heading, pitch, roll, and heave calculations - even when only a single satellite is in view - making it a rugged, dependable choice for marine environments around the globe.In the Commercial category, Furuno’s FAR2228NXTBB Radar achieved its fourth win, further solidifying its status as a game-changer. This 600-watt Solid-State IMO Radar integrates powerful technologies like Automatic Clutter Elimination (ACE) and Fast Target Tracking, while its lighter, streamlined antenna and gearbox minimize weight, drag, and maintenance.

Furuno’s CSH8LMK2 Full-Circle Omni Scanning Sonar notched its fourth consecutive win in the Marine Specialty category. A favorite among serious sportfishermen, this mid-frequency sonar provides 360-degree detection of fish and schools, along with detailed seabed visuals in 16 colors. It has earned widespread acclaim in both commercial fishing and competitive sportfishing, proving invaluable to midwater trawlers, purse seiners, and tournament anglers alike.

TZ Professional software from Furuno partner, Nobeltec, claimed its eighth consecutive award in the Marine Software category. Known for its blend of safety and performance features, TZ Pro offers highly customisable features for navigators in many industries from sportfishing to survey and maritime security applications. TZ Pro integrates seamlessly with Furuno’s award-winning sensors, making it a go-to solution for professional mariners worldwide.

 

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