Furuno 1815 8.4" Color LCD 19" 4kW Radar w/10M Cable

Discover the Power of Precision Navigation with the Furuno 1815 Radar

Navigating busy waterways or open seas demands equipment you can trust to cut through the noise—literally. The Furuno 1815 stands out as a compact powerhouse for smaller vessels, blending a vibrant 8.4-inch color LCD with a sleek 4kW radome antenna. Whether you're dodging weekend traffic on coastal routes or scouting fishing grounds in low visibility, this radar delivers crystal-clear echoes that help you stay one step ahead.

What sets it apart? It's not just about spotting targets; it's about understanding them instantly. Imagine tracking a fleet of vessels with vectors popping up in seconds, or watching trails fade realistically behind moving boats to judge their path without guesswork. Boaters rave about how it transforms tense maneuvers into confident decisions, especially when fog rolls in or night falls.

Effortless Clarity in Any Conditions

Furuno's decades-honed algorithms handle the heavy lifting. Auto-gain, sea clutter, and rain clutter adjustments happen seamlessly, stripping away distractions like whitecaps or squalls. No more fiddling with knobs mid-voyage—the display stays sharp, highlighting buoys, debris, and approaching craft with true color coding in shades of yellow, green, orange, or custom palettes.

In real-world use, this means safer passages through inlets or during sudden weather shifts. One captain shared how it picked out a half-submerged log amid choppy waves, averting a potential hull breach. The 19-inch antenna's tight 5.2-degree horizontal beamwidth ensures you see finer details at longer ranges, up to reliable detection beyond 20 nautical miles depending on conditions.

Track and Trail: Features That Anticipate Your Needs

• Fast Target Tracking: Pick up to 10 targets manually or let it auto-acquire. Within seconds, speed and course vectors appear, giving you collision-course predictions at a glance. Perfect for busy harbors where seconds count.
• True Trail Mode: Watch gradated wakes trail behind movers, revealing speed and direction intuitively. It's like having motion blur on your side, minus the confusion of traditional trails.
• True View Mode: Stabilizes echoes during turns (heading sensor needed), so targets don't dance across the screen. Ideal for evasive action around obstacles.
• AIS Integration: Hook up a compatible AIS receiver, and overlay up to 100 targets with vessel names, speeds, and headings—boosting situational awareness in crowded shipping lanes.

These aren't gimmicks; they're battle-tested tools. Anglers use True Trail to shadow schools of baitfish by their predator's wakes, while workboat operators rely on TT for precise rendezvous in poor viz.

Flexible Setup for Real Boats

Installation is straightforward, thanks to the external 10-meter pigtail cable—no dome disassembly required. The gimbal bracket swivels for desk mounts, tilting to your eye level, or go overhead or flush with a standard 5-inch hole. Low 38W draw suits 12-24VDC systems without taxing batteries, even on extended trips.

NMEA0183 ports connect effortlessly to GPS for MARPA-like outputs (TTM, TLL, RSD) or heading data. Multiple display modes—Off Center for forward bias, 2x Zoom for close-ups—let you customize views on the fly. Its IPx6-rated screen laughs off spray, and the cosmetic match with popular Furuno fishfinders keeps your helm looking sharp.

Why Boaters Choose This Radar Over Others

In a sea of radars, the 1815 shines for its balance: compact (fits tight consoles), intuitive UI borrowed from pro models, and DSP tech that sharpens signals without overwhelming novices. It's forgiving for weekend warriors yet capable for pros. Digital processing minimizes false echoes, so you focus on boating, not tweaking.

Picture this: You're trailering to a new spot, mounting takes under an hour. Power up, auto-tune kicks in, and you're scanning with programmable hotkeys for your go-to settings. From pleasure cruises to commercial ops, it scales to your needs without breaking the bank on complexity.

Practical Tips for Maximizing Performance

To get the most:

1. Pair with a heading sensor for True modes—unlocks game-changing stability.
2. Calibrate gain in calm water first; let auto handle the rest.
3. Use Off Center for stern clearance during docking.
4. Zoom on AIS blips for quick ID in traffic.

Regular radome wipes keep returns strong; avoid high-pressure washes near the cable entry.

This radar isn't just gear—it's peace of mind, distilled into a unit small enough for a runabout but tough for workhorses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Furuno 1815 radar suitable for small boats?

Its compact 4kW radome and lightweight design fit easily on pleasure craft, workboats, and fishing vessels. Low power use (up to 38W) and simple mounting options make it ideal for space-constrained helms.

How does Fast Target Tracking work on the 1815?

Select up to 10 targets manually or automatically. Speed and course vectors display in seconds, helping assess collision risks quickly without complex setup.

Does it support AIS integration?

Yes, connect a compatible AIS receiver to overlay and track up to 100 targets, showing vessel details like position, speed, and heading on the radar screen.

What are True Trail and True View modes?

True Trail shows gradated wakes behind moving objects for instant motion gauging. True View stabilizes echoes during boat turns (heading sensor required), keeping targets steady on screen.

What mounting options are available?

Gimbal bracket for swiveling desk mounts, overhead options, or flush mounting via a 5-inch hole. The swivel adjusts for optimal viewing angles.

How does automatic clutter rejection perform?

Advanced DSP and refined algorithms auto-adjust gain, sea, and rain clutter, delivering clear images in fog, rain, or chop without user input.

What power and connectivity does it use?

12-24 VDC input with low consumption. Features 3 NMEA0183 inputs (GPS, heading, AIS) and 2 outputs for sharing target data.

1815 8.4" Color LCD 19" 4kW Radar with 10M Cable

The Furuno 1815 is a standalone Radar package that features an 8.4” color LCD screen and stylish, low-profile 4kW radome antenna. It is designed for a wide variety of vessels, including pleasure craft, workboats and small fishing boats that require an easy-to-use, true color Radar at an affordable price point.The unit allows you to select from several adjustable display colors to ensure that it can be viewed in a variety of conditions. The gimbal mount allows the display to swivel when desktop mounted, allowing the user to adjust the display angle for optimal viewing comfort. Overhead mounts are available for added flexibility or you can flush mount it with a simple 5” hole saw.

Furuno’s Fast Target Tracking (TT) function allows the user to manually or automatically track up to 10 targets. After selecting a target, it takes only seconds for a speed and course vector to be displayed, making quick work of determining the safety of approaching or moving targets. When using Furuno’s proprietary True Trail mode, moving objects will show a gradation of target trails in their wake, making it possible to gauge the movement of targets at-a-glance. Whenn connected to a Furuno AIS, up to 100 targets can be tracked and displayed on the screen, allowing the operator to instantly gather important information about other AIS-equipped vessels nearby. 

The 1815 also utilizes Furuno’s True View mode to make reading the display more intuitive. For example, when your vessel is turning, the echoes stay consistent on the display, so you can constantly see the targets on the screen, without waiting for them to update after the turn. This mode proves to be especially useful when you are turning to avoid hazardous targets. 

The automatic gain reduction on the 1815 makes use of algorithms that have been refined over many decades of Furuno experience and innovation. This means the 1815 is second to none in clutter rejection. With no input from the user, this Radar will automatically eliminate unnecessary echoes and present a clear display image with every sweep of its antenna. This ensures that you will be able to acquire other vessels, buoys and objects on the sea surface in good weather, or when sudden fog and storms make the visibility poor. 

Other display modes include Off Center, allowing own ship's position to be shifted to a pre-registered point on screen, and Zoom, which will expand and display a selected target up to 2x in a zoom window.

Features:

•8.4" Portrait Color LCD Display (IPx6 Rating)

•Compact and Lightweight 4kW Radome Antenna

•Fast Target Tracking provides instant heading and speed info for up to 10 targets

•True Trail and True View modes (heading sensor required)

•AIS display for up to 100 targets (optional AIS receiver required)

•Advanced auto-adjust settings for Gain/Sea Clutter/Rain Clutter

•Digital Signal Processing for improved auto Gain/Sea/Rain controls

•Cosmetic match to FCV588 Fish Finder with UI based on 1835 & FR8XX5 Radars

•Swivel mount bracket to adjust the angle of the display unit

•12-24 VDC input and low power consumption (Up to 38 W during transmit)

•5.2-degree horizontal and 25-degree vertical beam width

•External pigtail cable eliminates need to open the dome to install the Radar cable

•(3) NMEA0183 inputs for GPS, heading, and AIS (Port 3 for heading only)

•(2) NMEA0183 outputs for TTM, TLL and RSD (with required nav sensor inputs)

Advanced Auto

Adjust settings for Gain/Sea clutter/Rain clutter - To display targets clearly and accurately, the gain must adjusted. The 1815 can do this automatically for you. By automatically adjusting the gain, the Radar eliminates unnecessary echoes and display a clear image.

Fast Target Tracking™ (TT) Function

Fast Target Tracking™ (TT) function manually or automatically acquires and tracks 10 targets. After selecting a target, it only takes a few seconds for a speed and course vector to be displaed. With accurate tracking information, estimation of other vessel's course and speed is made easier.

AIS Display 

When connecting a Furuno FA-30/50 AIS unit, up to 100 AIS targets can be tracked and displayed on the Radar screen. The AIS improves safety during travel by sharing the status and position of your vessel with other AIS-equipped vessels nearby. You can easily read detailed information about other AIS equipped vessels nearby, such as speed and heading.

True Trail Mode 

When using the True Trail mode, moving objects will show up on the main screen with a gradational trail. These trails make it possible to see the movement of nearby vessels in the blink of an eye.

The Furuno 1815 software package uses a 19-inch radome, which can be easily viewed and operated using an 8.4-inch color screen. The power in 1815 was 4 kilowatts, which could display a target of up to 36 nautical miles. Furuno 1815 can also operate in automatic gain reduction mode, which reduces clutter on the screen without user input. Another feature provided to users in 1815 is fast target tracking, which allows users to automatically or manually track up to ten targets at the same time, and quickly select a target and get the speed and vector on the target screen. Furuno's 1815 radar also has a True View mode, which keeps the target visible even when turning, making the description of what you see on the screen easy to understand. Equipped with Furuno 1815 radar function is the perfect independent radar option. The power of the color display and 19-inch low radar dome camera is 4 kilowatts. The target can be displayed using only 38 watts of power, and it can sail in weather beyond 36 nautical miles.
SKU: NVN-65433
MPN: 1815
UPC: 611679369840