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Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro 9 RVM Chartplotter, No Charts

Brand:
Raymarine
Part no:
E70654

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Specifications

Screen size
9 in
Display
Hybrid
Sonar built in
Yes
Sonar types
Chirp
Resolution
1280 x 720
Radar compatible
Yes
Autopilot compatible
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes

The Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro 9 RVM is a 9 inch chartplotter with HybridTouch control, a 600 watt RealVision MAX CHIRP channel and a separate dual channel CHIRP channel rated 1 kW RMS. The display is 1280 x 720 HD and the unit runs a 6-core processor. A nano-coating helps the touchscreen shed water, and a keypad is there for rough seas. It has an 11-pin 1 kW transducer connector, and this version has no charts.

Our take

HybridTouch pairs a touchscreen treated with a water-repelling nano-coating with keypad control, so on this 9 inch RVM the buttons are there when seas get rough. Sonar is a 600 W RealVision MAX channel plus a 1 kW CHIRP channel.

From our buying guide

What's in the box depends on the part number: Raymarine sells one screen display only, with charts, with a transducer, or with both. Not every chart card fits every plotter, either.

Check before you buy:

  • The part number includes the charts and transducer you expect.
  • It reads the charts you want, and you know how long their updates last, since many come with a one-year subscription.
  • A touchscreen suits your helm, since Raymarine warns that prolonged rain or water wash can cause false touches.

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