anyone using a Furuno 1623

[kidfred]

It looks like my 12 year old radar has given up. I'm looking at the Furuno 1623. None of the manuals say if the screen is backlit for night use. I know it's too weak to see birds, but my boat and pockets are too small for a 4kw system. Thanks for reading this!

[tuna-or-later]

I used the 1623 on my old boat for years. The screen is backlit and it can get really bright. It's a great little unit, and served me well. Go for it!

[kidfred]

Thanks for the input.

[chathamblue30]

Have it on a 23 seacraft nice size for the boats and works well.

[turbor2]

I have a 1623 on my center console and it works great.

[nsvencer]

Ditto all the above. Very impressed with the target resolution for such a small simple unit. Tracked storms, rain, etc. Its the perfect collision avoidance, limited vis navigation system.