I'm looking at an older used Furuno 1731 Mark 3 System to purchase.
SELLERS DESCRIPTION
Furuno 1731 Mark-3 complete Radar unit.
Monochrome CRT 7 inch display and 24 inch Radome.
Removed carefully cleaned inspected in good working order.
Includes 10 meter cable with all plugs and new power cord.
Talking with folks at Furuno they mentioned this model continues to be a very reliable workhorse.
NAMEPLATE DATA
MARINE RADAR
Model 1731 Mark-3
Type RDP-099
Input 12-32 VDC
Serial No 3361-4578
FCC ID ADB9ZW1731M3
MARINE RADAR ANTENNA UNIT
Type RSB (or R5B)-0071
Serial No R076-7643
FCC ID ADB9ZWRTR058 (not 100% clear, hard to read)
Questions:
How old are the units?
Are parts and service currently available, and for how long might they be?
I currently have Garmin chart plotters, and could invest in a new 18" system for under $1500.
I could probably get this Furuno system for $500.
I realize there are lots of unknown variables, but based on the information provided by the seller - and your knowledge / experience with this particular system, is it worth / would you advise purchasing/installing/investing in?
Thanks, much appreciated.
Jim D
SELLERS DESCRIPTION
Furuno 1731 Mark-3 complete Radar unit.
Monochrome CRT 7 inch display and 24 inch Radome.
Removed carefully cleaned inspected in good working order.
Includes 10 meter cable with all plugs and new power cord.
Talking with folks at Furuno they mentioned this model continues to be a very reliable workhorse.
NAMEPLATE DATA
MARINE RADAR
Model 1731 Mark-3
Type RDP-099
Input 12-32 VDC
Serial No 3361-4578
FCC ID ADB9ZW1731M3
MARINE RADAR ANTENNA UNIT
Type RSB (or R5B)-0071
Serial No R076-7643
FCC ID ADB9ZWRTR058 (not 100% clear, hard to read)
Questions:
How old are the units?
Are parts and service currently available, and for how long might they be?
I currently have Garmin chart plotters, and could invest in a new 18" system for under $1500.
I could probably get this Furuno system for $500.
I realize there are lots of unknown variables, but based on the information provided by the seller - and your knowledge / experience with this particular system, is it worth / would you advise purchasing/installing/investing in?
Thanks, much appreciated.
Jim D