Raymarine Axiom+ 12 RV Chartplotter/Fishfinder + Quantum Q24C Radar

The Raymarine Axiom+ 12 RV with Quantum Q24C Radar Bundle is the complete plotter / sonar / radar package for owners building out a top-tier helm electronics suite without buying components individually. Raymarine is one of the major recreational marine electronics brands. the Axiom+ line is the company's current mid-to-high-tier multifunction display platform. the Quantum Q24C is the matching solid-state CHIRP radar that pairs with Axiom+ via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. For owners doing a complete electronics upgrade - new helm with chartplotter, sonar, and radar all at once - this bundle is meaningfully better value than buying the components separately.

Axiom+ 12 RV multifunction display. The 12-inch Axiom+ is the mid-large size in the Axiom Plus family (the line ranges from 7-inch through 12-inch). 12 inches gives you enough screen real estate to run multi-pane displays comfortably - chart and sonar split, chart and radar split, three-pane chart / sonar / radar - without cramping any window to the point of uselessness. For helm setups where the chartplotter is the primary navigation reference, 12 inches is the right size. For tighter helms where space is limited, the 9-inch or 7-inch variants drop the screen size while keeping the same processor and feature set.

Quad-core processor and performance-tuned design. The Axiom+ uses a quad-core processor that gives it industry-leading responsiveness for chart redraws, sonar refresh, radar overlay, and the multi-window operations that the bigger display makes possible. The performance-tuned design matters in real use because legacy chartplotters with weaker processors stutter when you pan / zoom charts at speed, lag behind sonar updates in fast-water fishing, and slow down when you have multiple sensor inputs running simultaneously. The Axiom+ doesn't have those issues.

12-inch IPS display, 25 percent brighter, 1800 nits. The display uses IPS (in-plane switching) technology - wider viewing angles than older twisted-nematic LCDs, and sharp contrast at twice the resolution of traditional chartplotter displays. The 1800-nit max brightness (25 percent brighter than older Axiom displays) handles direct sunlight on open helms without washing out. For boats with the helm in the cockpit (not under a hardtop), bright-sun visibility is the difference between a usable display and one you can't read at midday.

HydroTough Nano-coated glass. The display glass is treated with a HydroTough nano-coating that repels water, oil, and skin smudges. The coating keeps the touch screen responsive even when wet and keeps the display visually clear without constant cleaning. For helms exposed to spray, rain, and the inevitable greasy fingerprints from working on the boat, the nano-coating is the kind of small detail that meaningfully improves day-to-day usability.

LightHouse 3 OS. The Axiom+ runs Raymarine's LightHouse 3 operating system - the current generation of the company's chartplotter software. LightHouse 3 is widely regarded as the most fluid and easy-to-use of the major chartplotter operating systems. Touch-driven interface with consistent gesture conventions across all functions, fast and uncluttered, easily personalized for individual navigation styles. The OS includes light, dark, and night color themes for visibility in any lighting condition.

RealVision 3D sonar built in. The Axiom+ 12 RV (the 'RV' designation in the model name) includes built-in RealVision 3D sonar processing. RealVision 3D delivers life-like 3D imagery of underwater structure and fish - an unprecedented view of the underwater world that makes traditional 2D sonar look primitive in comparison. For serious fishermen targeting structure-oriented species (lake trout on humps, reef fish, structure-tracking inshore species), 3D sonar imagery is the difference between guessing where fish are and seeing them in three dimensions. Note: a compatible RealVision-capable transducer is sold separately - the chartplotter has the processing but you supply the transducer for your specific install.

Powerful 4-channel sonar. Beyond RealVision 3D, the Axiom+ supports CHIRP DownVision (high-detail down-imaging sonar), SideVision (side-looking imaging sonar), High-Frequency CHIRP (the standard high-frequency CHIRP for fish targeting in shallow / medium depths), and traditional 600W 50/200 kHz dual-frequency sonar (the workhorse traditional fish-finder mode). Wide Spectrum CHIRP transmits on 60 different frequencies simultaneously for the most life-like sonar imagery available in recreational marine sonar.

10 Hz GPS/GNSS receiver. The built-in next-generation 10 Hz GPS/GNSS receiver delivers position fixes 10 times per second (vs the 1 Hz typical of older chartplotters) with 4 times increased sensitivity vs the previous-gen receiver. The faster fix rate matters at speed - at 30 knots, a 1 Hz receiver gives you a position update every 50 feet of travel, while the 10 Hz receiver gives you one every 5 feet. For sportfish-class running, that's the difference between a smooth track on the chart and a jagged one. The 4x sensitivity improvement helps in marginal GPS conditions (canyons, dock canyons, partial sky obstructions).

Charts: LightHouse, Navionics, C-MAP, NV Digital, Blue Latitude. The Axiom+ supports the major chart providers - Raymarine's own LightHouse Charts (raster and vector), Navionics, C-MAP, plus specialty providers like NV Digital and Blue Latitude. The bundle includes the LightHouse North America chart pre-loaded - covering US and Canadian coastal waters and inland waters with detailed marine cartography. For owners cruising specific regions, additional chart cards from any of the major providers slot into the chart card reader.

ClearCruise Augmented Reality. ClearCruise is Raymarine's AR feature - overlay navigation marks, AIS targets, and chart features on a live video feed from a Raymarine parent-company-branded camera. The combined view lets you see actual chart-positioned navigation markers projected onto the real-world camera image, which dramatically improves situational awareness in fog or low-visibility conditions. Requires a compatible thermal or daylight camera (sold separately) for the AR feature.

Quantum Q24C radar dome. The bundled Quantum Q24C is Raymarine's solid-state CHIRP pulse-compression radar dome - the next-generation radar that's replacing older magnetron-based dome radars. Solid-state radar means: instant-on operation (no warmup time vs the 90-180 second warmup magnetrons need), unlimited transmitter life (no magnetron to age out after 5000 hours), lower power consumption (energy-efficient design that doesn't drain the boat's electrical system), and lighter weight (the Q24C is meaningfully lighter than equivalent magnetron-based domes).

CHIRP pulse compression. The Q24C uses CHIRP pulse compression technology - the same waveform technology that revolutionized recreational sonar a few years back, now applied to radar. CHIRP pulse compression delivers superior performance on both long range (extracting weak target returns from noise at 24+ miles) and extremely short range (resolving targets within meters of the boat - critical for harbor approach and close-quarters navigation). Older pulse radars compromise: optimized for long range, they're poor at short range. optimized for short range, they're poor at long. CHIRP eliminates the compromise.

Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity. The Q24C connects to the Axiom+ via either Wi-Fi (the simplest install - configure once, no data cable needed beyond the one to power the radar) or Ethernet (more heavy-duty connection for boats with EMI / RF environments that interfere with Wi-Fi). Most installs use Wi-Fi for the data connection because the install is dramatically faster - just power the radar, configure the Wi-Fi pair, done. The bundled 10-meter power cable and 10-meter data cable cover both options.

Network expandability. Beyond the Quantum radar pairing, the Axiom+ networks via RayNet Ethernet and NMEA2000 with the rest of a Raymarine multi-sensor system - autopilots, multiple chartplotters, IP cameras, thermal cameras, engine gauges, instruments, and the full Raymarine sensor ecosystem. For owners building out a complete helm electronics suite over time, the network expandability means today's purchase plays well with future upgrades.

Marine audio control. The Axiom+ controls NMEA2000-compatible marine audio systems (compatible amplifiers and head units from major audio brands) directly from the chartplotter touchscreen. For owners with marine audio systems that support NMEA2000 control, this eliminates the separate audio remote at the helm.

Built-in Wi-Fi for mobile app. Beyond Wi-Fi to the radar, the Axiom+ has built-in Wi-Fi for mobile devices - stream the chartplotter display to a phone or tablet, control Axiom from your phone, and sync waypoints / routes / charts with the Navionics mobile app. For owners who plan trips on the phone before launching, the sync capability is a real time-saver - plan on the dock, sync to the chartplotter, no manual re-entry.

What's in the bundle. The Axiom+ 12 RV display ships with surface and trunnion mounting kits, mounting hardware, power / data cable, installation instructions, and the pre-loaded LightHouse North America chart. The Quantum Q24C ships with the dome, the 10-meter power cable, and the 10-meter Ethernet data cable. RealVision-capable transducer is sold separately - select the appropriate transducer for your hull (typical choices: thru-hull, trolling-motor mount, or transom-mount RealVision transducer).

Install. Helm install: mount the Axiom+ via the surface or trunnion mount kit, connect to 12V power, run network cabling (RayNet Ethernet or NMEA2000) for system integration. Radar install: mount the Quantum Q24C dome on a mast cap, hardtop, or radar arch (any flat surface with 360-degree clearance), connect 12V power and the data cable (or use Wi-Fi for data). Total professional install is typically 8-16 hours depending on boat complexity. Standard Raymarine warranty applies.