Raymarine reveals details of Axiom 2

Marine electronic leader Raymarine has announced Axiom 2, the next generation of its award‑winning Axiom chartplotter series. Designed for sailors, anglers, cruisers and motorboat owners, Axiom 2 is said to deliver faster performance and ease of use.
 
Axiom 2 features a powerful 6‑core processor, next‑generation LightHouse Charts, exclusive HydroTough nano-coated displays and expanded app and engine integration.

The new model is designed to deliver a more intuitive and responsive navigation experience for boaters of all levels.

Michelle Hildyard, vice president of operations at Raymarine, says: “Axiom 2 represents a major leap forward for onboard navigation and chartplotter capabilities. We engineered Axiom 2 to be faster, brighter and overall, more capable in every meaningful way. From processing power and chart performance to wet-weather touch response, boaters will immediately feel the difference from the moment they power it on.”
 
Axiom 2 has a rugged IPX6-rated waterproof construction. According to Raymarine, its enhanced processor will deliver a 10-per cent quicker start-up time and enable 30 per cent faster chart rendering than its predecessor, paired with high-speed one-gigabit networking.

Chartplotter, sonar, radar, autopilot and video are all integrated with Axiom 2’s LightHouse operating system, while the upgraded hardware platform gives the Axiom 2 expanded memory, offering boaters access to more than 30 available apps including apps for streaming entertainment, weather, lighting, vessel monitoring and more.
 
Axiom 2 comes bundled with LightHouse Charts Gen 2, delivering chart redraws with smooth and responsive panning and zooming, (‘three times faster than previous generations’). Expanded coverage will give users charts of new bodies of waters, lakes, rivers and harbour enhancements.

LightHouse Charts Gen 2 also features a growing catalogue of charts, covering regions including North America, Europe, the Mediterranean, South America, South Africa and Asia.
 
Axiom 2 will be available in two models: a non-sonar version and one featuring a built-in 600W sonar plus Raymarine’s RealVision (RV) sonar and imaging. Axiom 2 RV features high-frequency chirp sonar so anglers can pinpoint fish and assess bottom hardness, while DownVision and SideVision paired with RealVision 3D will enable a full-picture view.
 
Axiom 2 is available in 7in, 9in and 12in display sizes and includes integration with the industry’s top engine brands. Axiom 2 will also come with an industry-leading, three-year warranty.