Furuno FCV 295 10.4 Fishfinder

Description

The Furuno FCV-295 is a professional dual-frequency fishfinder for commercial fishing boats, charter vessels, and offshore boats that need a dedicated sounder rather than a combined chartplotter. Its 10.4-inch color display gives the operator a clear view of the water column and bottom return, while the selectable 1kW, 2kW, or 3kW output provides room to match the sounder to the boat and fishing depth.

The synthesized transceiver covers 28-200kHz, giving the installer broad frequency flexibility instead of locking the boat to one fixed band. The 640 x 480 VGA screen is not modern Full HD, but it is sized for a working fishfinder display and dedicated sonar pages. NMEA 0183 input and output provide the listed data connection. No transducer is included, so the correct dual-frequency transducer and mounting method must be selected separately.

Key Features

• 10.4-inch color LCD – Provides a dedicated fishfinder display for water-column and bottom returns.
• 28-200kHz synthesized transceiver – Gives the installer broad frequency selection.
• Selectable 1kW, 2kW, or 3kW output – Allows the sounder power to match the vessel and transducer setup.
• Dual-frequency support – Lets the operator use suitable frequency combinations for depth and target detail.
• NMEA 0183 input/output – Provides the listed connection for compatible marine data equipment.

Who Is This For?

This professional dual-frequency fishfinder suits commercial fishing boats, coastal trap boats, charter vessels, and offshore operators. It is not ideal for buyers wanting a chartplotter, SideScan, or a ready-to-install package, because no transducer is included and navigation charts are not part of the unit.

Compatibility

Confirmed features include 28-200kHz operation, selectable 1kW/2kW/3kW output, dual-frequency transducer support, and NMEA 0183 input/output. The supplied information does not identify a specific transducer, NMEA 2000, radar, autopilot, or chartplotter compatibility. No named incompatible system was provided; verify the transducer, power, and mounting requirements before installation.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Furuno
• Model: FCV-295
• Display: 10.4-inch color LCD
• Resolution: 640 x 480 VGA
• Frequency: Synthesized transceiver, 28-200kHz
• Output power: Selectable 1kW, 2kW, or 3kW
• Interface: NMEA 0183 input/output
• Transducer: Not included; dual-frequency support
• Water rating: Not stated in the supplied specifications
• Warranty: 2-year limited warranty

Warranty & Support

Furuno provides a 2-year limited warranty. The supplied specifications do not state warranty exclusions or service procedures.

The FCV-295 is the heavy-duty sounder choice here, offering much more output flexibility than portable fishfinders and compact recreational units. Its trade-off is installation complexity and the need to select a serious transducer separately. Choose it when deep-water sounder performance matters more than charts, networking, or a small portable package.