Furuno FI70 Basic Marine Wind Instrument Package

Description

The Furuno FI70-WIND is a compact marine wind instrument package for sailors who want wind, depth, speed, temperature, heading, voltage, and environmental data in one dedicated display. Its automatic day/night backlight and NMEA 2000 connection suit cruising sailboats and offshore sports yachts, while the included wind sensor makes this more complete than a display-only instrument.

The optically bonded transflective TFT panel is designed for changing light, and the 85mm bezel fits a common 3-3/8-inch instrument opening. The display draws up to 110mA through the NMEA 2000 drop, so it has a small electrical footprint. Visual icons, audio flags, and multi-tier high-wind alerts help the crew notice changing conditions without leaving the helm page. The package supports multiple engine data through the network, but it is an instrument and wind system rather than a chartplotter.

Key Features

• Wind, depth, speed, temperature, heading, and voltage data – Puts common sailing readings on one dedicated instrument display.
• Automatic day/night backlight – Adjusts the display for changing light conditions.
• Optically bonded transflective TFT LCD – Helps maintain readability in daylight.
• NMEA 2000 backbone integration – Shares instrument, engine, and sensor data across the boat network.
• High-wind alerts and audio warnings – Draws attention to changing conditions at the helm.

Who Is This For?

This marine wind instrument package suits ocean cruisers, sailing sloops, and offshore sport yachts from 22 to 45 feet. It is not ideal for buyers wanting charts, radar, or fishfinder imaging; the FI70 is a dedicated instrument display and wind-sensor package.

Compatibility

Confirmed compatibility includes native NMEA 2000 backbone integration, NMEA 2000 engine data, wind sensor data, depth, boat speed, water temperature, heading, voltage, and environmental telemetry. The supplied information does not identify specific radar, autopilot, transducer, or third-party instrument models. No named incompatible system was provided; verify NMEA 2000 network and sensor requirements before installation.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Furuno
• Model: FI70-WIND package
• Display: Optically bonded transflective color TFT LCD
• Gauge diameter: 85mm / 3-3/8-inch bezel
• Parameters: Wind, depth, speed, temperature, heading, voltage, environmental data
• Network: Native NMEA 2000
• Power: 12V DC through NMEA 2000; 110mA maximum display draw
• Backlight: Automatic day/night control
• Water rating: IP56 front display and IPX6 wind sensor pod
• Warranty: Standard warranty term not provided in the supplied specifications

Warranty & Support

The supplied specifications do not state a warranty term for this package. Confirm current Furuno warranty coverage and exclusions before purchase.

The FI70-WIND is the most complete sailing instrument package in this group because it combines the display with a wind sensor and supports several NMEA 2000 data types. Its trade-off is its focused role: it gives the crew excellent instrument and wind information but does not replace a chartplotter or fishfinder. Choose it for sailing telemetry, not general navigation.