Furuno GP-1971F DB9 Deep Blue CHIRP GPS/Fishfinder Navionics NZ TM260 Package

Powerful technology in a compact 9" touchscreen

The Furuno Deep Blue (DB) Series is developed specially for New Zealand with the new Deep Blue Kiwi recreational fishing and trailer boat market in mind. The Furuno GP-1971F DB9 Deep Blue CHIRP GPS/Fishfinder Navionics NZ TM260 Package is a refined combo unit with features you need, in a user friendly and easy-to-install package.

The GP-1971F DB9 features a multi-touch display that allows you to easily swipe and operate the unit in the most convenient way possible. The all-glass touch screen improves waterproofing, provides high resolution images and is sunlight viewable. It comes complete with RezBoost fish finder, internal GPS antenna and wireless radar capability. This unit can also be connected to other devices such as radar and autopilot for a complete navigation and fishfinding experience. Upgrade your setup today!

Package Includes:

• Furuno GP-1971F DB9 9" Deep Blue CHIRP GPS/Fishfinder Unit
• Navionics NZ Chart
• Airmar TM260 Transom Mount Transducer (Depth and Temperature) 1kW

Multi-Touch Interface

Convenient and intuitive slide-out menus
The GP-1971F smart interface, inherited from the NavNet TZtouch2, features slide-out menus containing all the tools and data you need to be in total control.

Display modes customisation
Customise your display modes and create the perfect combination to fit your individual needs.

Finger Gestures
With the Finger Gestures (one or two fingers) you can either zoom-in, zoom-out, double tap to take a screenshot or even jump to a full-screen mode when using Split-screen display mode.

Chart Plotter (with internal GPS antenna)

Detailed Chart with C-MAP 4D compatibility
By using the incredibly rich C-MAP 4D charts, the GP-1971F delivers highly precise data that features plenty of useful information, such as relief vectors, tidal streams and marine plans, considerably enhancing your navigational awareness.

Autopilot controls
Via the CAN bus network interface, The NAVpilot-300 and NAVpilot-711C (sold separately) can be connected to the GP-1971F and controlled directly from the Chart Plotter.

C-MAP C-Weather
C-Weather data can be downloaded from C-map.com providing Wind, Wave, Weather, Humidity and Temperature information.

Plotter with AIS symbols
When connected to an AIS receiver, the GP-1971F will display the latest AIS data and provide vessel information.

Various display modes
​Including Shaded reliefs, 3D and Satellite views.

Built-in CHIRP Fishfinder

Unmatched detail with TruEcho CHIRP
The high level of detail available with TruEcho CHIRP technology helps to distinguish fish schools, even when close to the sea bed. Fish can be observed with a very high resolution and are displayed in a distinct boomerang shape. The clear presentation marks individual game fish and bait fish, even when tightly schooled together.

ACCU-FISH and Bottom Discrimination with RezBoost
With FURUNO's RezBoost data processing technology, fish schools and echoes are shown with high resolution while you can assess fish size and bottom composition thanks to ACCU-FISH and Bottom Discrimination functions. Additionally, ACCU-FISH icons and colours can be freely customised according to the size and depth of the targeted fish.

Wireless Radar Connection

DRS4W 1st Watch Wireless Radar
The GP-1971F is connectable to the 1st Watch Wireless Radar (Output Power 4 kW) (sold separately) giving your Chart Plotter a major upgrade in accuracy and safety.

The Transducer
The transom mount version of the B260, the top-of-the-line broadband Airmar TM260 Transom Mount Transducer brings crystal clear imaging to your fishfinder. The large 200 kHz element and the seven-element, 50 kHz array are excellent for bait and game fish separation along with detecting ground fish holding tight to the bottom. The TM260's rugged mounting bracket is easy-to-install and has a streamlined shape that delivers high-speed performance up to 30 knots (35 MPH).

Furuno GP-1971F DB9 Deep Blue CHIRP GPS/Fishfinder Features:

• Multi-Touch Interface: convenient and intuitive slide-out menus, custom display mode and finger gestures
• Chart Plotter (with internal GPS antenna)
• Detailed Chart with C-MAP 4D compatibility
• Easy screenshot and MicroSD card: tap the display with two fingers to capture a screenshot that will be saved directly to your microSD card
• AR (Anti-Reflective) glass coating and strengthened glass filter
• Internal GPS antenna for simple and easy installation
• Daylight viewable with excellent readability , brightness of 1000 cd/m2
• AutoPilot control capable
• C-MAP C-Weather
• Plotter with AIS Symbols
• Various display modes
• Built-in CHIRP Fishfinder
• TruEcho CHIRP
• ACCU-FISH and Bottom Discrimination with RezBoost
• DRS4W 1st Watch Wireless Radar capable

Furuno GP-1971F DB9 Deep Blue CHIRP GPS/Fishfinder Specifications:

Display Unit

• Screen Type: GP-1971F: 9" Wide Colour TFT LCD
• Screen Resolution: WVGA 800 x 480 pixels
• GPS Antenna: Internal Antenna
• Display Modes:
  Chart Plotter
  Fish Finder
  Radar (connection to the 1st Watch Wireless Radar DRS4W required)
  AIS (connection to AIS sensor required)
  Instruments (Nav Data, Engine, Wind, Fuel tank)
  Autopilot (connection to the FURUNO NAVpilot-300 or 700 series required)
• Language: English (US and UK), French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Greek, Japanese

GPS / SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS)

• Receiving Type:
  GPS 72 channels
  WAAS 1 channel
  
• Receiving Frequency: L1 (1575.42 MHz)
• Accuracy: GPS: 10 m max, WAAS: 5 m max, MSAS: 7.5 m MAX

Plotter

• Chart: C-MAP 4D
• Memory Capacity
  30,000 points for ship's track and waypoints
  1,000 planned routes (Max. 50 points per route)
  5,000 quickpoints
  

Fishfinder

• Frequency:
  CHIRP: 40 to 225 kHz
  CW: 50/200 kHz
  
• Transducer: 300 W or 600 W or 1kW (Transducer dependent)
  
• Range: 5-1, 200m, shift :0-500m
  
• Modes: TruEcho CHIRP (CHIRP dedicated transducer required), RezBoost and ACCU-FISH, Bottom Discrimination, Dual Frequency, Dual Range (Dual frequency CW compatible transducer required) Auto gain (Fishing/Cruising), Manual gain, A-Scope, Marker Zoom, Bottom Zoom, Bottom Lock
  

Others

• Waterproofing: IP56
• Power Supply: GP-1971F: 12-24 VDC, 1.1-0.6 A
• Weight:
  Flush mount: 1.3kg
  Bracket mount: 1.5kg
  
• Dimensions:
  Flush mount: 241.5 x 155.5 x 74 mm
  Bracket Mount: 267 x 182 x 74
  

Airmar TM260 Transom Mount Transducer Features:

• Top-of-the-line narrow-beam transom-mount
  
• Designed for bottom fishing
  
• Wide 19° beam at 50 kHz
  
• Narrow 6° beam at 200 kHz
  
• Interfaces to any 600 W or 1 kW sounder
  
• Depth and fast-response water-temperature sensor
  
• Kick-up assembly locks in the "up" position and will not damage the transom
  
• Accommodates transom angles between 3° and 21°
  
• Urethane housing
  
• Boat Size: Up to 12 m (40’)
  

Airmar TM260 Transom Mount Transducer Specifications:

• Weight: 4 kg (8.9 lb)
  
• Hull deadrise: Up to 28°
  
• Acoustic window: Urethane
  
• Maximum depth range:
  50kHz: 529 to 735m
  200kHz: 206m to 294m
  

Furuno GP-1971F DB9 Deep Blue CHIRP GPS/Fishfinder Product Brochure

Furuno GP-1971F DB9 Deep Blue CHIRP GPS/Fishfinder Interconnection Diagram