Raymarine RVM1600 Sonar
Best sonar system for serious anglers seeking professional-grade underwater clarity.
This black box sonar transforms your existing display into a high-end underwater imaging powerhouse. You trade the simplicity of an all-in-one unit for a more complex installation, but the payoff is professional-grade, photo-like clarity that makes finding structure and fish significantly easier.
$1539.99
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Who it's for
- Anglers needing crystal-clear structure and fish identification
- Deep-sea fishermen requiring versatile, high-power sonar performance
- Boat owners looking to integrate advanced sonar into existing Axiom systems
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious boaters avoiding high-end system costs
- Owners of smaller vessels with limited hull mounting space
- DIY installers seeking simple, all-in-one sonar solutions
Performance breakdown
Sonar Imaging Clarity
RealVision MAX technology delivers near photo-realistic underwater structure and fish detail.
Processing Speed
The 6-core processor ensures fluid navigation and instantaneous sonar data rendering.
System Expandability
Seamlessly integrates with networked Axiom displays for a comprehensive marine ecosystem.
Display Visibility
HydroTough nano-coating maintains crystal-clear readability even in harsh, direct sunlight.
Depth Performance
High-power 1kW CHIRP capabilities reach impressive depths for serious offshore exploration.
Interface Versatility
HybridTouch controls offer reliable operation in both calm and rough conditions.
Key Specs
Waterproof rating
IPx6, IPx7
Operating temperature
-25 °C (-13 °F) to +55 °C (131 °F)
Power output
RealVision MAX high CHIRP sonar channel: 600 Watts RMS, Traditional dual channel CHIRP channel: 1kW RMS
Sonar channels
RealVision MAX Port: High CHIRP (200kHz), DownVision (350kHz), SideVision (350kHz) and RealVision 3D (350kHz); 1kW CHIRP Port: 42 - 250kHz (Transducer dependent)
Connections
1x 3-pin Male power connector, 1x 10-pin RayNet network connector, 1x 25-pin RealVision Max 3D / RealVision 3D transducer connector, 1x 11-pin 1kW transducer connector
Dimensions
8.77" (222.8 mm) H x 14.1" (358 mm) W x 9.18" (233.4 mm) D
Internal Storage
64 GB Solid State
Ethernet
2 x RayNet (10/100/1,000 Mbits/s)
Wireless
Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11/b/g/n
GPS
GNSS compatibility (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou)
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