Furuno FCV-588 8.4” Colour LCD Fishfinder With TM-258 Transducer

Fantastic clarity and target separation

Ideal for medium to larged sized trailer boats, the Furuno FCV-588 Colour LCD Fishfinder features an enhanced sunlight viewable, polarised-friendly bonded 8.4″ LCD display and uses the revolutionary RezBoost technology that increases resolution and improves target separation. The 588 has the ability to run a 1kw transducer.

RezBoost
RezBoost is a revolutionary new signal processing technology that improves resolution and target separation when using conventional narrowband transducers. Spot individual game fish surrounding bait balls, as well as fish close to the seabed. Not only can you expect higher resolution and crisper visuals, but also improvements in the ACCU-FISH function.

With RezBoost technology, the resolution is increased, leading to sharper and more defined echoes. Thanks to this increase in resolution, the accuracy of the ACCU-FISH function is also improved. ACCU-FISH is very useful when you need to determine fish size, but also has the added benefit of making fish echoes more visible when viewed from a distance. With ACCU-FISH you can spot individual fish echoes even from the deck on your vessel.

ACCU-FISH
Recognise individual or multiple fish instantaneously with ACCU-FISH! In order to assess individual fish size, echo returns are evaluated based on strength and turned into fish size display on screen. ACCU-FISH can detect fish size from 10 to 199 cm, in depths of 2 to 100 m. The fish mark can be utilised to display individual fish echoes when they are detected. It helps you to identify fish echoes for a more engaging fishing experience. Fish marks are selectable from either a circle or square, as well as, two fish symbols. The fish symbols, displayed in two different sizes (Large: over 50 cm, Small: 10 to 49 cm), are a great help for anglers when identifying individual fish. The circle and square symbols identify individual fish without hiding the underlying echo.

Bottom Discrimination Function
FCV628’s Bottom Discrimination function enables the fishfinder to indicate whether the bottom is composed mainly of rocks, gravel, sand or mud. It provides you with valuable information that helps you locate rich fishing grounds and boost your catch of the day. The White Line function distinguishes fish from the seabed. This function is useful for discriminating bottom fish as well as judging fish school density.

Alarm Function
With the FCV-588’s Fish Alarm function, when fish echoes appear in an area preset by the user, the FCV-588 will sound a loud alarm and display an alarm icon on-screen. The integrated alarm can also be set to be triggered by specific conditions for water depth, target depth, water temperature, bottom type and more. You never have to miss a target again!

The Transducer
The Airmar TM258 1KW Transom Mount Transducer now has a new look with the housing bracket and better high speed performance. The sleek new brackets make this Airmar 1KW transom mount transducer easier to install. It also features a streamlined shape that improves its high speed performance up to 30 knots. This transducer will make 600W sounders respond like a more powerful model. This model also gives you 25 times more sensitivity compared to that of the standard transom mount transducers. It also packs four 50 kHz/200 kHz elements to help focus narrow beams at both frequencies to ultimately help you see crisp targets and clear bottom definitions.

Furuno FCV-588 8.4″ Colour LCD Fishfinder Features:

• Improved clarity and resolution that was previously impossible with conventional narrowband transducers has been made possible thanks to the new RezBoost technology
• ACCU-FISH – A unique fish size analyser based on the latest digital technology
• Bottom Discrimination – Analyses bottom structure. Provides an at-a-glance recognition of bottom composition with four types of graphical displays – Rocks/Sand/Gravel/Mud – when connected to a supported thru-hull or transom mount transducer
• White Line feature – Discriminate fish lying near the bottom. The top edge of the bottom echo is displayed in white to clearly show bottom structures. This feature helps to discriminate between weeds and bottom fish
• Configurable Alarm function (depth, fish echoes, etc.)
• Furuno’s TLL (Target Lat/Lon) output allows you to interface the FCV-588 with your Furuno chart plotter so that you can mark fishing grounds with various information (L/L, Depth, Water Temp, Fish size and Bottom type) (Chartplotter required)
• Fast transmission rate of 3,000 PRR (Pulse Repetition Rate) per minute (at 5 m depth range)

Furuno FCV-588 8.4″ Colour LCD Fishfinder Specifications:

• Display unit: 8.4″ TFT colour LCD
• Effective display area: 128.2 x 170.9mm (WxH)
• Pixel number: VGA 480 x 640
• Frequency: 50 and 200 kHz
• Transducer: 600 W/1 kW compatible
• Range Scale: 2-1200 m
• Pulselength & PRR: 0.04 ms-3 ms, Max 3,000 pulse/min
• Display Mode: Single frequency (50 or 200 kHz), Dual-frequency, Zoom, Nav data, A-scope, Marker zoom, Bottom zoom, Bottom-lock, Bottom
• Discrimination, ACCU-FISH, RezBoost
• Waterproofing: IP56
• Power Supply: 12-24 VDC: 1.2-0.6 A
• Size: 270 (H) x 233 (W) x 158 (D)
• Temperature: -15°C to +55°C
• Weight:
  Bracket Mount: 2.3 kg
  Flush Mount: 1.6 kg

Airmar TM258 1kW Transom Mount Transducer Features:

• Depth and new fast-response water temperature sensor
• Elliptical beam covers larger bottom area
• Fits existing TM256 and TM258 models
• Bracket kick-up assembly locks in the “up” position and will not damage the transom
• Accommodates transom angles between 3° and 21°
• Urethane housing
• Boat size: 8m to 12m
• Deep water bottom and structure fishing of up to 500m

Note: The Enhanced mode of RezBoost requires a RezBoost capable thru-hull or transom mount transducer.