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Raymarine

Build a clearer picture at the helm.

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Raymarine brand formed2001
OriginsUnited Kingdom / earlier Raytheon heritage
Research checked5 October 2026
COUNTRY, HISTORY & PRODUCT GENERATIONS

Where the brand began.

Country of origin
United Kingdom
Time in the industry
About 25 years under the Raymarine name since 2001

The Raymarine brand formation dates to 2001, with earlier Raytheon marine-electronics heritage. Current Axiom variants are separate product generations. A long corporate lineage does not mean an older radar or transducer will connect to every new display.

Calendar-year comparisons as of 2026. Origin means the brand’s beginnings, not the manufacturing country of every product. The history sources below document the distinction.

QUALITY / WHAT THE EVIDENCE CAN TELL YOU

Look beyond the badge.

Raymarine spans sailing, fishing and motor cruising. Axiom 2 Pro RVM documentation identifies sonar capabilities that differ from the S variant. This is a concrete reason to compare exact model suffixes and compatible transducers instead of treating every Axiom display as the same product.

Assess quality through readable controls, supported integrations, installation documentation and a clear Australian technical-support route. Ask an installer to demonstrate the required functions using the planned sensor and network combination. Any environmental specification belongs to its exact model and installation conditions; it is not a promise that all products withstand every exposure.

MarineBrands buying analysis, informed by the linked product documentation and history references. We have not laboratory-tested these products or assigned a brand-wide quality rating.

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE RANGE

What you are actually comparing.

Axiom 2 Pro RVM

A multifunction display variant with an integrated RealVision MAX sonar capability for a fishing-oriented installation.

Before choosing

Confirm the compatible transducer and Australian package; distinguish RVM from the S variant.

Manufacturer reference ↗

AIS700

A Class B AIS transceiver with a built-in antenna splitter, used as part of an integrated navigation installation.

Before choosing

Include the antenna arrangement, vessel identity configuration and display compatibility in the quote.

Manufacturer reference ↗
VERIFIED CONTACT ROUTE / Australian technical support; office address below

Raymarine Australia technical support

Published address
Suite 1.01, 26 Rodborough Road, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086, Australia

The phone shown is the published Australian technical-support number. Use the official form for sales and confirm an appointment before visiting an office.

Checked 5 October 2026 against the linked official contact source. Confirm an appointment before visiting or sending equipment.

THE PEOPLE & THE PROVENANCE

The story behind Raymarine

Raymarine’s own history dates the brand’s formation to a 2001 management buyout of Raytheon’s marine division. Its technology heritage reaches further back, including early echo sounding in 1923, recreational autopilots in 1974 and SeaTalk in 1989. We show the brand date separately from that predecessor history.

  1. 1989

    SeaTalk networking milestone in the predecessor technology history.

  2. 2001

    Raymarine brand formed through a management buyout.

  3. 2004

    C Series multifunction displays introduced.

History references: Raymarine · brand formation and commercial heritage · Raymarine · technology milestones

MEET THE BRAND

Build a clearer picture at the helm.

Raymarine’s navigation and instrument ranges offer several ways to develop an onboard electronics system. A chartplotter provides the broader view, while dedicated instruments keep selected wind, speed and depth information close at hand.

Choose a screen around its job

The Axiom family includes multifunction chartplotters with different controls and feature combinations. Axiom 2 Pro S is one example to explore when comparing the charting display at the centre of a system. Consider the screen’s location, the room available and how the crew will operate it.

Make room for the sailing information

Raymarine’s i70s instrument can present digital, analogue and graphical views of connected data. It can be part of an existing instrument installation or a wider network of displays and sensors. Compatibility depends on the specific equipment and connections, so note the current models before choosing an upgrade.

Use the Australian channel

Raymarine publishes Australian product information and a sales and service dealer finder. A local enquiry can cover supply, system design and available installation support. Bring a list of the equipment already aboard and the additional information you want to see at the helm.

THE RANGE IN PRACTICE

Product examples

Named products and ranges from Raymarine, with links to the manufacturer’s details.

Raymarine Axiom 2 XL
GPS chartplotters

Axiom 2 XL

Raymarine positions Axiom 2 XL at the top of its Axiom family. Large-format displays bring charting, connected instruments and video together in a glass-bridge installation.

Ask the installer to specify chart coverage, network modules, power demand and the remote card reader. Compare the display-only and kit contents.

Official product details
Raymarine Alpha performance displays
Instrument displays

Alpha performance displays

Alpha is Raymarine’s performance-instrument display family, offered in 7- and 9-inch formats with portrait or landscape mounting. It presents sailing data as part of an Axiom-connected installation.

Requires a compatible Axiom connection and appropriate data sources. Ask which sensors, cables and software versions the proposed installation needs.

Official product details
Raymarine EV-200 Sail Pilot
Autopilots & controls

EV-200 Sail Pilot

The EV-200 Sail Pilot is a system for mechanically steered sailing boats. The kit brings together a p70s controller, EV-1 sensor core, ACU-200 control unit and a Type 1 mechanical linear drive.

Official US reference. A marine installer must check displacement, steering arrangement and drive suitability. Confirm the Australian bundle and exactly what it contains.

Official product details
Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro S
GPS chartplotters

Axiom 2 Pro S

A multifunction chartplotter from the Axiom family for an integrated marine navigation installation.

Official product details
Instrument displays

i70s

A 4.1-inch instrument display for connected wind, depth, speed and other vessel information.

Official product details

Product examples show the brand’s range; they are not live stock listings. Confirm the Australian model, package and availability with the supplier.

BEFORE YOU SHORTLIST

Is Raymarine a fit for your boat?

An older Raymarine installation may contain several generations of displays and network connections. Inventory exact model numbers before deciding which parts to retain. Ask the installer to state which functions survive the upgrade and which require interfaces, replacement sensors or different software.

Axiom and instrument displays solve different tasks aboard. Compare chart interaction, dedicated data visibility and controls from the actual helm position. Reviews of Axiom+ or earlier Axiom products are useful context but are not tests of every Axiom 2 model.

What to check with the supplier

  • Existing model and network generation
  • Retained radar, pilot and transducer functions
  • Australian charts and software requirements
  • Mounting, commissioning and handover
A SECOND PERSPECTIVE

Reviews & hands-on reading

External editorial coverage can help frame your questions. These are readings of specific products, not a score for the whole brand.

MarineBrands has not tested these products. External publishers are responsible for their reviews and any commercial disclosures. We do not turn individual product reviews into brand ratings.

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WHERE THIS BRAND FITS

Brand classification

Business type
Equipment manufacturer
Specialism
Integrated marine navigation & instruments
Market
Australia
Sailing & boating uses
Coastal cruising · Offshore sailing · Powerboating · Motor cruising · Fishing

Classifications are assigned by MarineBrands to help you browse the range. They are not product certifications or suitability assessments.

WORKING WITH THE BRAND

Products & services

  • Marine electronics supply

Dedicated Australian website and local retail listings.

Useful details for your enquiry

  • Existing displays, transducers and network
  • Desired information at each helm position
  • Installation dimensions and local support needs
Contact Raymarine

Sources & image credits

Product references are linked beside each example. Product imagery is sourced from the corresponding manufacturer page. Reviewed 5 October 2026.

Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

Was Raymarine founded in 1923 or 2001?

Raymarine traces technology heritage to 1923, but its own account dates formation of the Raymarine brand to 2001. These describe different stages of the history.

Will older SeaTalk equipment work with a new display?

Compatibility depends on the model, connection and required function. Give the installer a full inventory and request explicit confirmation of retained functions and any necessary interfaces.

Can I apply an Axiom+ review to Axiom 2 Pro S?

Use it as background only. They are different product generations; verify the precise model, controls, charting and included hardware in your proposal.

When did Raymarine begin?

Raymarine’s own history dates the brand’s formation to a 2001 management buyout of Raytheon’s marine division. Its technology heritage reaches further back, including early echo sounding in 1923, recreational autopilots in 1974 and SeaTalk in 1989. We show the brand date separately from that predecessor history.

What does Raymarine offer?

Raymarine develops marine electronics for recreational and other boating applications. Its chartplotters can operate as standalone displays or form part of a networked navigation system. Listed services include Marine electronics supply.

How can I contact Raymarine in Australia?

Dedicated Australian website and local retail listings. Follow the official contact routes linked in this profile and confirm the service area for your boat.

Are these products available to order here?

MarineBrands is a research directory. Product examples are not live stock listings; confirm the exact model, delivery, installation and warranty with the supplier.