Raymarine C Series Navigation – Multifunction Displays

When it comes to multifunction displays for navigation out on the water, a ton of alternatives and a ton of aspects need to be taken into consideration. With a large number of offered devises, one may even at first feel overwhelmed by the number of selections. However, for a compact and effective system that will get the job done and stand the test of time (and water) two selections clearly stand beyond the others: the Raymarine C Series models and the Raymarine E Series models. Here, we will to be exploring the benefits of the Raymarine C Series and having a look at some of the divergence between the C70, C80 and C120.

The Raymarine C Series all come equipped with components 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 will always have a nearly endless selection of tunes for the trip.   130 commercial-free channels, to be exact.

All of the C Series structures can use Raymarine’s SeaTalk and Seatalk2/SeatalkNG navigation networks for communicating with navigation networks and autopilots. Furthermore, all models 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 include 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 most recent in LCD technology, so that they are direct-sunlight viewable 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 clear under the most challenging of lighting conditions, and out on the open water, lighting conditions couldn’t be more challenging.

The only differences among 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 boat. This devise runs at a list price of 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 brightest of the series, with a screen of 12. 1″ that is intended to be installed in or on a helm or dashboard. Being the biggest of the series, this unit costs 2,455.

Each of these devises works at basically the same level. It is the useable space on the boat that indicates which system is best for you. While the C70 is a perfectly practical choice, the C120 is a more elaborate system in its size and can be viewed clearly from anywhere in the cockpit. All of these systems are rugged and waterproof. They include their own installation brackets and low-profile flush installation kit.