Raymarine
ActiveOverview
Raymarine manufactures electronic equipment for recreational and light commercial marine markets, including chartplotters, radars, fishfinders, autopilots, VHF radios, AIS units, and marine cameras.124 As part of Teledyne FLIR, it focuses on development, marketing, sales, and service after outsourcing manufacturing post-2005, serving customers from offshore fishing captains to the U.S. Coast Guard through a global network in over 110 countries.124
History
Raymarine's origins trace to 1923 with the development of the first commercial echosounder by Raytheon's marine division, initially involving Reginald Fessenden and the Submarine Signal Company.123 The Raymarine brand formed in 2001 via a management buyout of Raytheon's marine division.3 It joined FLIR in 2010, adopting a Commercial Developed Military Qualified approach, and shifted to outsourcing production by 2006 to emphasize design and marketing.23
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Axiom Chartplotters | multifunction displays for navigation | $700 - $5,000 |
| Quantum Radar | solid-state pulse compression radar | $1,500 - $4,000 |
| Evolution Autopilots | adaptive self-steering systems | $1,800 - $5,000 |
| Element Fishfinders | sonar for recreational fishing | $400 - $1,200 |
| Ray73 VHF Radios | marine communication radios | $500 - $1,000 |
| AIS Units | collision avoidance transponders | $600 - $2,000 |
Manufacturing
Raymarine outsourced most manufacturing starting in 2005, completing the transition by 2006, to focus on development, marketing, sales, and service.2 Products are engineered for marine environments but production locations are not specified in available data.
Notable Products
- Axiom Series - Multifunction chartplotters integrating GPS, radar, and sonar.
- Quantum Radar - Compact solid-state radar with CHIRP pulse compression.
- Evolution Autopilot - Adaptive autopilot system disrupting the market post-2010.
- DockSense Control - Object detection and assisted docking system.
- ClearCruise AR - Augmented reality visual navigation using AIS and cameras.
Reputation
Raymarine is recognized by boating enthusiasts and professionals for reliable, rugged marine electronics suited to harsh environments, with innovations like the first recreational autopilot and multifunction displays.135 It supplies navigation systems to the U.S. Coast Guard and leading boat builders.1 Some note outsourcing has maintained quality through design focus, though specifics on current production reliability vary.2
Sources (6)
- https://www.raymarine.com/en-us/about-raymarine
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymarine_Marine_Electronics
- https://www.raymarine.com/en-us/about-raymarine/newsroom/raymarine-commercial-heritage
- https://prospeo.io/c/raymarine
- https://www.raymarine.com/en-us/about-raymarine/our-heritage
- https://www.zoominfo.com/c/raymarine-uk-ltd/32178309