Please select your home edition
Edition
A+T QBD7




 

The BFD: Not just another TLA

by A+T Instruments 30 Apr 2024 11:00 UTC
BFD display on Vela Roja © A+T Instruments

Roald Dahl created the BFG and in the seminal game Doom, one of the sought-after weapons also shared that TLA (three-lettered acronym), but A+T have their own similar acronym for an anything but ordinary product... the BFD - the sailor's weapon of choice.

The BFD is the brightest, biggest, and toughest full-colour marine display available. No reflections, the widest viewing angle, and unparalleled customer support make this the must-have display for your yacht.

The display is fully waterproof and can withstand high temperatures, with each unit tested underwater for a day and in an oven at 75 degrees Celsius.

The BFD is fully customisable, with the ability to switch displayed information depending on the leg of the course you're on, be that pre-start, upwind, downwind, or reaching.

What's more, it's compatible with B&G, Raymarine, Garmin system, as well of course to the exceptional A+T Instruments ATP Processor.

Here is some of the feedback received about the BFD display:

"Displays were very well received by all - especially the owner! Great purchase, thank you."

Barney Henshaw-Depledge, Captain SY Velsheda

"We had A+T displays on the mast. They were so good that, on the water while racing, several boats said they could read our numbers better than their own!"

Bob Clitherow

"Clarity of display second to none."

Alexis Howard

Find out more about the full range of A+T Displays at www.aandtinstruments.com/products/displays

Related Articles

A+T Instruments launches the HFD5 Graphic Display
A replacement and upgrade for the discontinued B&G H5000 display Marine electronics specialist A+T Instruments has launched the HFD5. Designed as a direct, drop-in replacement and upgrade to the B&G H5000 display, the HFD5 addresses an important gap in the market for those who rely on this display size. Posted on 13 Jul
New role available at A+T
The high-performance instrumentation for superyachts and race yachts experts A+T Instruments is looking for technical specialist Posted on 30 Apr
New HFD5 at the Palma International Boat Show
Come and meet the team from A+T on our stand in the Refit & Repair area Come and meet the team from A+T on our stand in the Refit & Repair area for a full demonstration of our instruments, including the new HFD5 Full Colour Display. Posted on 28 Apr
A+T launch the HFD5 - Brightest is always better
Drop-in upgrade which can directly replace the H5000 With the recent news that the B&G H5000 Graphic Display is being discontinued, there will be many sailors wondering what to do when theirs need replacing. A+T has the answer... Posted on 21 Apr
A+T Quantum 530 launched
The next-generation of wind instrument has landed The next-generation of wind instrument has landed, with A+T Instruments launch of the Quantum 530. Readings are no longer limited by what's happening at the top of the mast, thanks to the field of physics that Albert Einstein referred to as 'spooky'. Posted on 1 Apr
Caribbean Racing season
A+T support & new product preview A widely used display product from a well know manufacturer has just been announced as End of Life so discontinued. A+T will preview its upgrade for this display during the Caribbean Regattas. Posted on 12 Feb
The best and toughest 7 inch full colour display
Refit Season, with A+T Instruments Following its outstanding reception at METS, A+T's latest full-colour 7" display, the QBD7, is now available from stock with N2K compatibility. Posted on 3 Feb
Merry Christmas from all at A+T
Gift yourself a Watch App that works with A+T Instruments! Any Android (Wear OS) or Apple watch, phone or tablet can display all the A+T processor data including rig data and special channels. Posted on 21 Dec 2025
Meet A+T's newest display: the full colour QBD7
In response to strong market demand for a smaller version of the hugely popular 12" BFD In response to strong market demand for a smaller, more versatile version of the hugely popular 12" BFD, A+T Instruments were proud to show off their new QBD7 at METS. Posted on 30 Nov 2025
QBD7 - A Next-Generation 7” Full-Colour Display
For Superyachts and Race Boats from A+T A+T Instruments Ltd, a leading manufacturer of high-performance marine instrumentation, proudly announces the METS launch of the QBD7, a 7-inch full-colour, high-brightness display engineered for the demanding conditions of superyachts and race boats. Posted on 17 Nov 2025
A+T QBD7