Raymarine Magnetic Sun Cover for Axiom2 XL 19in
Raymarine Magnetic Sun Cover for Axiom2 XL 19in — Product description
Your Axiom2 XL 19in is the priciest thing at the helm, and sun is what kills displays early. The Raymarine A80734 magnetic sun cover snaps custom-fit over the 19-inch face and shields the glass from UV and salt whenever the boat's parked. On in one motion, off in one motion. Simple protection that pays for itself.
Your Axiom2 XL 19in is one of the most expensive things at the helm, and the sun is hard on it. The Raymarine Magnetic Sun Cover, part number A80734, is the purpose-built answer. It's a custom-fit cover that snaps over the face of the 19-inch display and shields the glass and bezel from UV, salt spray, and dock grime whenever the boat's parked. Simple job, done right.
The magnetic attachment is the whole point. There are no snaps to fight, no straps to thread, no bungee to stretch over a corner in the dark. You line the cover up with the display and it pulls itself flat against the bezel. Off in one motion, on in one motion. On a center console where you're covering the electronics before the drive home, that speed matters more than you'd think. And because it's held by magnets and not clips, there's nothing to crack or wear out at the corners the way a snap-on cover does after a couple seasons in the sun.
We see these go on two kinds of boats most. The trailer crowd who want the screen protected in transit and sitting in the driveway. And the slip crowd who leave the boat rigged and exposed at the dock all week. Both get the same win. The screen spends its downtime in the shade instead of baking. On an open center console or a flybridge helm with no hardtop shade over the electronics, that downtime adds up fast.
Why bother covering a screen that's already rated for the marine environment? Because constant UV is what kills displays early. Leave a chartplotter face-up to the sky season after season and the anti-glare coating hazes, the bezel chalks, and the gasket dries out. A cover that goes on every time you step off the boat is cheap insurance on a four-figure MFD. It also keeps the pollen, bird mess, and salt film off the glass, so your first swipe of the day isn't through a layer of grit.
This one is made specifically for the Axiom2 XL 19-inch. The XL screen uses an edge-to-edge glass face, and the cover is sized to that exact footprint, so it sits flush without a lip catching wind. If you run the 19-inch Axiom2 XL with an RMK remote keypad at a second station, the cover still fits the display head cleanly. Just know it covers the touchscreen when it's on, so you'll pull it before you power up and navigate. Match the cover to your screen size. A cover cut for a different Axiom won't seat correctly, and a loose cover on a magnetic mount is a cover that blows off at the dock.
One thing we always flag, straight from Raymarine's own install guidance: the cover contains magnets. Those magnets can throw off magnetic-sensitive gear if they sit too close for too long. If you've got a fluxgate compass, an attitude sensor, or a gyro near where you stow the cover, keep some distance. A foot or so is plenty. It's not an issue while the boat's running, since the cover's off and tucked away. It's only worth a thought about where the cover lives when it's not on the screen, so it isn't nesting right against your compass.
Care is about as easy as it gets. Rinse it with fresh water when you rinse the boat, let it dry, and don't fold it away soaking wet for weeks at a time. Hard sun is hard on any cover material over the long haul, so if you keep the boat in strong year-round sun, plan on it being a wear item you'll refresh eventually rather than a buy-it-once part. For most boaters up north, or anyone who trailers and stores covered, it'll go years without a second thought. Either way, it's earning its keep every day it keeps the actual display out of the weather.
Key Features
- Magnetic attachment pulls the cover flat against the bezel, on and off in one motion with no snaps or straps
- Custom-fit for the Axiom2 XL 19in display, sized to the exact screen footprint so it seats flush
- Shields the glass and bezel from UV, the main cause of hazed coatings and dried-out gaskets on marine displays
- Keeps salt film, pollen, and dock grime off the screen between trips
- No tools or hardware to install, and nothing at the corners to crack or wear out over seasons in the sun
- Fits the display head cleanly even with an RMK remote keypad running a second station
- Genuine Raymarine part A80734, covered by the full manufacturer warranty
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Technical specifications
| Title | Raymarine Magnetic Sun Cover For Axiom2 XL 19in |
|---|---|
| Brand | Raymarine |
| Manufacturer | Raymarine |
| Manufacturer Part Number | A80734 |
| UPC | 723193846025 |
| Product Type | Sun Cover |
| Compatible Display | Axiom2 XL 19in |
| Display Size | 19 in |
| Attachment Type | Magnetic |
| Mounting | Magnetic, no tools required |
| Application | UV / sun protection for display face |
| Category | Navigation |
Frequently asked questions
Will this cover fit my Axiom2 XL 19-inch display?
Yes. Part A80734 is cut specifically for the Axiom2 XL 19-inch, sized to that exact screen footprint so it seats flush on the bezel. It's model-specific, so a cover made for a different Axiom size won't seat right.
How does the cover attach?
Magnets. It's a magnetic cover, so it pulls itself flat against the display face and comes off in one motion. No snaps, straps, or bungees to fuss with in the dark.
Can the magnets affect my compass or sensors?
They can if the cover is stored too close. Raymarine notes the cover's magnets may interfere with magnetic-sensitive devices like compasses, attitude sensors, and gyros. Keep the stowed cover a foot or so away from those and you're fine. While underway the cover's off, so it's a non-issue then.
Does it protect against more than sun?
Yes. It shields the glass and bezel from UV, salt spray, pollen, and dock grime while the boat's parked. UV is the big one, since constant sun is what hazes coatings and dries out gaskets over time.
Can I use the touchscreen with the cover on?
No. The cover sits over the screen face, so pull it off before you power up and navigate. It's meant for when the boat's parked, not while you're running.
Does it still fit if I run an RMK keypad at a second station?
Yes. The cover fits the Axiom2 XL 19-inch display head itself, so a remote keypad setup doesn't change the fit.
Is this a genuine Raymarine part?
Yes. This is the factory Raymarine cover, part number A80734, made for the Axiom2 XL 19-inch. The full manufacturer warranty applies.
Will it hold at speed or in rough water?
It's designed for a parked or stowed boat, not for running offshore with the cover on. The magnetic hold is strong for dockside and transit. In heavy chop underway you'd have the cover off anyway.
How long will the cover last?
That depends on your sun exposure. Any cover material takes a beating in strong year-round sun, so in the tropics plan on refreshing it over time. In milder climates, or if you store the boat covered, it'll go years.
