Garmin International, the world’s largest and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, recently announced the Signature Series 3i marine speakers from Fusion®Entertainment, a Garmin brand. Delivering new grille color options, seamless plug-and-play installation and added protection against the marine environment – alongside Fusion’s flagship onboard entertainment experience – the Signature Series 3i features new water-resistant connectors that protect against water ingress and simplify the installation process. Complete with speakers, subwoofers and wake tower speakers, the series includes illuminated sport, non-illuminated sport, and classic styles that offer an exceptional level of customization and elegance for any boat.
Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, announced the availability of Axiom®2 XL, a sophisticated line of glass bridge chartplotters for premium yachts and integrated helm solutions. The largest and most powerful navigation displays in the award-winning Axiom family, Axiom 2 XL offers superior performance and the elegant simplicity of Raymarine’s LightHouse operating system.
Designed to grace the helms of luxury cruisers and premium sailing yachts, the Axiom 2 XL portfolio is available in 16-, 19-, 22- and 24-inch sizes. Each display features Raymarine’s exclusive HydroTough™ nano-coated display technology that repels water and oils for reliable touchscreen operation in the most challenging conditions.
Axiom 2 XL chartplotters do everything faster. Pan and zoom charts with ease and harness the full power of Axiom 2 XL with radar, sonar modules, autopilot, and video integrated seamlessly with the intelligent LightHouse operating system. The ambient light sensor automatically adjusts display brightness for day and evening lighting conditions. You can navigate effortlessly with Axiom 2 XL’s touchscreen or take command with the optional RMK-10 remote keypad. The RMK-10 provides full remote control of every Axiom on the helm.
Axiom 2 XL screens are designed around a new six-core processor, offering responsive performance and a 30% increase in navigation chart speed and rendering. For customers looking to create a glass bridge helm solution, Axiom 2 XL offers extensive networking and video options, including NMEA2000 and three Power-Over-Ethernet ports for integrating multiple Axiom displays, video cameras, radar, and sonar modules. These high-performance chartplotter displays also feature extended multimedia capabilities, including analogue audio output, HDMI input/output, and touchscreen pass-through for integrating onboard PC applications, engine interfaces, and digital switching solutions.
“Our second-generation Axiom XL line is a masterpiece of design and engineering,” said Grégoire Outters, General Manager, Raymarine. “The precision edge-to-edge glass construction, the beautiful, high-bright display, and the dramatic increase in processor power make Axiom 2 XL the smart choice for system integrators and boat builders.”
The Axiom 2 XL family is available now through Marine and RV Electronics at Horizon Shores Marina. Call Eddy on 0413 351 772 www.marinervelectronics.com.au
Published in print July-September 2023
