Raymarine Axiom 2 12 RV Chartplotter with RealVision 3D Sonar
The Raymarine Axiom 2 12 RV is a 12-inch multifunction display with built-in RealVision 3D CHIRP sonar. It's the fast, bright chartplotter and sonar combo for anglers who want a lifelike view of the bottom and fish, on a boat where a 12-inch screen is the right size. The Raymarine Axiom 2 12 RV brings built-in RealVision 3D sonar to a bright, fast 12-inch multifunction display. This is the base RV configuration, the display and its sonar, ready for you to add the charts and transducer that suit your boat and your water. If you want a genuine chartplotter and sonar combo and prefer to choose your own cartography, this is the version to build around. The screen is a 12-inch touchscreen at WXGA 1280 by 800 resolution with a very bright 1800 nit display, so it stays clearly readable in direct sun. Behind it is a 6-core processor with 64 GB of solid-state storage, which is what makes the Axiom 2 quick in daily use, charts and sonar redraw fast and switching screens happens without lag. The display uses HydroTough display technology, built to handle the knocks and moisture of the marine environment. The RV in the name is the built-in RealVision 3D sonar, and it's the reason to choose this model. Paired with a compatible RealVision transducer, such as an RV-100, it gives you a lifelike, three-dimensional view of the bottom, structure, and fish around and behind your boat. That three-dimensional picture makes it far easier to understand what's down there and where the fish are holding than a flat traditional sonar view. The transducer isn't included with the base unit, so you match it to your boat and how you fish. It runs the LightHouse operating system, with expanded app support and engine integration, and it's built to be the hub of a connected helm. It supports gigabit networking so you can tie in radar, more displays, and additional sonar, along with NMEA 2000 for engine data and sensors and Wi-Fi for app connectivity and updates. That expandability means you can start with this display and grow the system as your needs change. Because this is the base RV configuration, you have flexibility on charts. It's designed to run LightHouse charts, and Raymarine offers configurations bundled with regional charts if you'd rather have them preloaded, but this version lets you add the exact cartography you want. Some anglers prefer that, choosing their charts to match exactly where they run rather than paying for a region they don't need. It's built for the water, and like the rest of the Axiom 2 line it's designed to be a fast, reliable helm display that handles the marine environment. Physically it's a 12-inch display sized for helms where that screen fits well, and it supports the standard trunnion, surface, and flush mounting options of the platform, so plan your helm space and mounting accordingly. In the box you get the base display unit, with the transducer, charts, and mounting configuration varying by the exact bundle you choose. It's worth adding a note on the LightHouse experience day to day. The interface is designed around fast, app-style operation, so laying out the exact combination of chart, sonar, and data you want on screen is quick, and your setup is there waiting the next time you power up. And because this base configuration lets you choose your own transducer and charts, you build precisely the sonar and navigation setup your fishing calls for rather than accepting a preset. That flexibility, on top of the fast platform, is what makes the base RV such a popular starting point for a serious angler's helm. Who's this for? Anglers who want built-in RealVision 3D sonar on a fast, bright 12-inch display and prefer to pick their own transducer and charts rather than take a preset bundle. If fishfinding is a priority and you want a true chartplotter and sonar combo you can tailor to your boat, the Axiom 2 12 RV is the flexible, capable choice. If you'd rather have North America charts already loaded, there's a version of this same display that ships with them preloaded. Key Features 12-inch touchscreen, WXGA 1280 x 800, very bright 1800 nits Built-in RealVision 3D CHIRP sonar (transducer sold separately) 6-core processor with 64 GB storage for fast operation HydroTough display technology built for the marine environment LightHouse operating system with app and engine integration Gigabit networking, NMEA 2000, and Wi-Fi connectivity Flexible charts, add the LightHouse cartography you want Expandable hub for radar, more displays, and additional sonar Why Buy from NVN Marine Authorized Raymarine reseller, full manufacturer warranty NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store Frequently Asked Questions Does it have built-in sonar? Yes. The RV version has built-in RealVision 3D sonar. With a compatible RealVision transducer like an RV-100 you get a lifelike three-dimensional view of the bottom, structure, and fish. The transducer is sold separately. Does this version come with charts? This is the base RV configuration, so you add the LightHouse charts you want. If you'd rather have charts preloaded, there's a version of this display that ships with North America cartography already loaded. How big and bright is the screen? It's a 12-inch touchscreen at WXGA 1280 by 800 with a very bright 1800 nit display, so it stays readable in direct sunlight. What transducer do I need? A compatible RealVision transducer, such as an RV-100, to get the full RealVision 3D view. It's not included with the base unit, so you match it to your boat and water. Can I network radar and other displays? Yes. It supports gigabit networking so you can add radar, more displays, and additional sonar, plus NMEA 2000 for engine data and Wi-Fi for app connectivity. What operating system does it run? The LightHouse operating system, with expanded app support and engine integration. How is it different from the standard Axiom 2 12? This RV model has built-in RealVision 3D sonar. The standard Axiom 2 12 is a chartplotter without built-in sonar. Choose RV if you want fishfinding built into the display. What size boat is it for? It's a 12-inch display, a good fit for helms where that screen size works well. It supports trunnion, surface, and flush mounting. Technical Specifications Title Raymarine Axiom 2 12 RV Chartplotter with RealVision 3D Sonar Brand Raymarine Manufacturer Part Number E70725 UPC 723193867365 Screen Size 12 in Display Resolution WXGA 1280 x 800 Brightness 1800 nits Sonar Built-in RealVision 3D (transducer sold separately) Processor 6-core Storage 64 GB Display Technology HydroTough Operating System LightHouse Networking Gigabit Ethernet, NMEA 2000 Wireless Wi-Fi Charts LightHouse (add your own on base unit) Mounting Trunnion, surface, or flush