[CA] [CA11] Axiom Upgrade???

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

DFMott,

Q1. The Axiom pro 9 will fit in the same cutout as the es97 but the Axiom 9 will not- correct?
A1. Correct

Q2. Do they both have ISD displays?
A2. I assume that you meant LCD display. If so, both feature LCD touchscreen displays.

Q2. My current set-up has a B164 transducer connected to the CP370. It works good except it loses bottom around 900 feet. I fish in waters from 300' - 5000'+. I don't need to see the bottom but it would be nice to know where it is. I'm not sure if I should have better performance because I did not put the B164 in so I don't know if it was left on out of the water which may have impacted it's performance. I always see the bottom on the screen - it just stops displaying where it is in the bottom corner.
A2. For those seeking to maintain a depth or bottom plot in water deeper than 2500' out to 5000', I would typically recommend a CP570 with a 2kW CHIRP transducer. Please note that the CP370 and B164 may be retained to be interfaced to the Axiom Pro MFD. Depth range may be manually configured when operating in water too deep for bottom to be acquired. This will permit objects that are within the range of the sonar to be imaged.

Q3. What type of range will I get if I add RealVision through the AXIOM pro with a RV100 transducer in addition to my other set-up? Will it work in deeper waters or only in waters to a certain depth? I really only need to see the top 90 feet clearly. I have a 26' boat with twin Yamaha outboards. The RV-100 is an easier install than a through the hull.
A3. The maximum depth performance of RealVision, DownVision, and low power / high frequency CHIRP sonar imaging is specified to be: CHIRP Sonar = 900 feet (274 m); DownVisionâ„¢ = 600 feet (183 m), SideVisionâ„¢ = 300 feet (91 m); RealVisionâ„¢ 3D = 300 feet (91 m)

Q4. Can you opine on what the performance difference would be between the RV-100 and say a pair of RV-300's?
A4. The only difference is that the RV through hulls are likely to maintain bottom lock at greater speeds the RV-100.