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Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro 9 S Chartplotter, Lighthouse Charts

Brand:
Raymarine
Part no:
E70653-00-102

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Specifications

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

This is the Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro 9 S, a HybridTouch chartplotter with a built-in single channel CHIRP sonar and North American Lighthouse charts, part number E70653-00-102. The display is 1280 x 720 HD and reaches 1300 nits on the 9 inch model. It has Wi-Fi for the Raymarine Mobile App, two RayNet Ethernet ports and NMEA 2000, and comes preloaded with over 500 sailboat polar profiles. No transducer is included.

Our take

The 9 S carries a built-in CHIRP sonar but comes without a transducer, and its 25-pin RealVision connector needs an adaptor cable. Plan for both the transducer and that cable before expecting depth readings.

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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