FLIR Maritime Asia launched Raymarine Axiom Pro Advanced MFD at SIBS

by Liza Dukino on 7 Aug 2017 FLIR Maritime Asia Pty Ltd launched the expansion of its Raymarine Axiom™ Multifunction Display (MFD) line to the Australian market with the introduction of the Axiom Pro at Sydney International Boat Show. Designed for serious offshore enthusiasts and professional captains, Axiom Pro features Raymarine’s HybridTouch™ user experience, combining multi-touchscreen controls with an ergonomic keypad for additional confidence in rough seas. For the serious offshore angler, Axiom Pro is available with a 1 kW, high-powered CHIRP sonar and Raymarine’s built-in, advanced, RealVision 3D sonar.

The new Axiom Pro line is available in 9-, 12- and 16-inch display sizes, and each model is available with Raymarine exclusive RealVision™ 3D sonar. Axiom Pro’s fish-finding capability is upgraded with an optional, internal 1kW CHIRP sonar. This powerful offshore sonar employs a wide spectrum of CHIRP sonar frequencies and enables anglers to see through dense schools of baitfish, identify thermoclines and simultaneously target gamefish in deep water.

Engineered to perform in bright sunlight, Axiom Pro displays feature high-definition, In-Plane Switching (IPS) display technology, maximising viewing angles and reducing blackouts when wearing polarized glasses. Powered by Raymarine’s new LightHouse 3 operating system and coupled with Axiom Pro’s fast, quad core processor, Axiom Pro delivers an intuitive and fluid navigation experience through an improved, easily-personalised interface. Axiom Pro’s flexible design and LightHouse 3 OS enables integration with multiple Axiom displays, CHIRP radar, Evolution autopilot and FLIR thermal night vision technology.

'Raymarine’s combination of Axiom Pro’s RealVision 3D sonar and built-in 1kW CHIRP sonar is a game-changer,” said Grégoire Outters, Vice President and General Manager of FLIR Maritime. “Axiom Pro provides serious offshore anglers and boaters with larger display sizes, deep water CHIRP sonar performance and the flexibility of HybridTouch control for an exceptional, all-in-one navigation experience.”

The Raymarine Axiom Pro was announced at the 2017 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trade Show (ICAST) in Orlando, Florida in July. Cruising and sailing customers can also take advantage of new Axiom Pro-S models, which feature a high-performance multifunction display and chart plotter with a built-in, single-channel CHIRP sonar, starting at AUD $3,699 RRP. Axiom Pro models with RealVision 3D and 1kW CHIRP sonar start at AUD $4,099 RRP, and will be available in the third quarter through FLIR’s network of Raymarine dealers.

For more information on the Axiom Pro MFD line, please visit www.raymarine.com.au/axiompro.