When looking at multifunction displays for navigation out on the water, a lot of alternatives and a ton of features need to be taken into consideration. With so many available systems, one may even at first feel overwhelmed by the amount of choices. Nevertheless, for a compact and effective system that will do the job and stand the test of time (and elements) two choices clearly stand beyond the rest: the Raymarine C Series models and the Raymarine E Series models. Here, we’re going to be exploring the features of the Raymarine C Series and having a view of some of the differences between the C70, C80 and C120.
The Raymarine C Series all come complete with inputs for GPS sensor, radar, HD Digital sounder module, SIRIUS satellite radio, and Marine Weather. So, no matter what the circumstance you’ll know where you are, where you’re going, and how the weather will be like when you get there. To top it off, you’ll always have a nearly endless selection of music for the trip. 130 commercial-free channels, to be exact.
All of the C Series systems support Raymarine’s SeaTalk and Seatalk2/SeatalkNG navigation networks for communication with navigation networks and autopilots. Furthermore, all units subscribe to the industry standard NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 for integration with third party electronics as well as electronic engine mounting.
The Raymarine C Series units all come with an owner’s manual, quick reference guide, full-face suncover, trunion mounting kit, flush mounting kit, NMEA input/output cable, power cable, and SeaTalk cable.
All of the Raymarine C Series utilize the latest in LCD technology, so that they are direct-sunlight visible and easy to read. The screens are clear, with high resolution and high contrast. The units feature a 640×840 pixel transflective LCD panel with 256 different colors. The picture remains brilliant under the most challenging of light conditions, and out on the open sea, lighting conditions couldn’t be more provoking.
The only differences between the three models in the Raymarine C Series are their sizes and price. The C70 screen is about 6. 5″ and is best for mounting on either the helm or the center console of a vessel. This unit runs at a standard 1,455. The C80 screen is 8. 4″ and better suited to the helm and costs a bit more, at 2,040. The C120 is the biggest and most brilliant of the series, with a screen of 12. 1″ that is intended to be installed in or on a helm or dashboard. Being the largest of the series, this unit costs 2,455.
Each of these systems operates at about the same field. It is the useable space at the helm that indicates which system is right for you. While the C70 is a perfectly practical choice, the C120 is a more elaborate system in its size and can be seen clearly from across the cockpit. All of these instruments are tough and waterproof. They include their own mounting brackets and low-profile flush mounting kit.
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