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Raymarine Raymarine Raychart 435 - External Antenna

Reviews	Views	Date of last review
1	3403	4/5/2006

Recommended By	Average Price	Average Rating
100% of reviewers	$711.00	9.0

Description:

Raymarine RC435 GPS Chartplotter
6" Satellite Differential GPS Color Chartplotter with external antenna.

Tired of that old black and white chart display or no electronic charts at
all? Making the switch to the new Raychart 435 is easy. Featuring a
high-resolution color display, professional quality vector cartography, and
“point and shoot” navigation the Raychart 435 is the clear and simple
choice for advanced electronic charting.

Outstanding Features Include:

Direct Sunlight Viewable display

Paper like color chart display using Navionics Gold Chart
cartography

Flexible and convenient Compact Flash support for cartography
and unlimited waypoint,route and track storage

Raymarine SmartRoute automatically builds routes and waypoints
from previous tracks

Autozoom and Screen Amplifier functions intelligently maintain the
vessel symbol,waypoint destination and appropriate chart range in
clear view while underway

Standard 12 channel Satellite Differential GPS receiver for
extreme accuracy using WAAS or EGNOS system*

Rugged waterproof (CFR46) display and Raymarine reliability
backed by a superior two-year warranty and worldwide service and
distribution network

Key Features:

Range scales
1/8 to 4096nm

Range options
16 scales

Max detail of Background map
256nm with overzoom

Head up/North up/Course up
•

True/Magnetic (variation source)
• (auto/manual)

Waypoints
• (500)

Waypoint name
8 character

Waypoint storage
database/CF card

Waypoint entry
graphical/manual

Manual waypoint entry
LatLon

Waypoint transfer
via NMEA

PC Waypoint transfer (via NMEA WPL sentence)
•

Routes
• (20)

Route names
8 character

Route storage
database/CF card

Waypoints per route
up to 50

Tracks
•

Points per track
1000

Track interval
time/distance

Smart route (track to route)
•

Alarms
arrival/XTE/anchor/fix

Timers
-

Navigation information
position/XTE/SOG/COG

Navigation predictions
TTG/ETA

GOTO/follow functions
waypoint/cursor/route

Tidal information supported
• (height and current)

Sunrise/sunset predictions
Built in

Man OverBoard (MOB)
•

*The use of WAAS is currently only recommended in US and Canadian
waters. European and the rest of the world satellite differential coverage
will be supplied via the EGNOS and MSAS systems that are under
development.

Specifications:

Approvals:
EMC (Europe and FCC),CE marked

Cartography Support
Navionics Gold Charts on Compact Flash

Control type(s)
6 defined keys and cursor trackpad

Display lighting (contrast)
4 levels (adjustable)

Display resolution
320 x 240 (1/4 VGA)

Display size and type
6" TFT Color LCD

Humidity
up to 95%

Interfaces
(1) NMEA 0183 Output

Mounting methods
bracket or optional panel mount kit

Non operating temperature range
-10°C to +70°C

Operating temperature range
-10°C to +70°C

Physical: Overall dimensions (WxHxD)
7.3" X 7" X 2.5" (186mm x 176mm x
62mm)

Power consumption (typical) watts
10W (fully backlit and GPS)

Power: Absolute voltage range (volts DC)
10 - 18 volts

Power: Nominal voltage (volts DC)
12v system

Waterproofing standard
CFR46

GPS Specifications:

Antenna Type
Passive

Beacon Differential Ready
Yes

Differential acquisition
automatic

Filters
Dynamic filter depending on speed

Geodetic datum
WGS-84 (or local)

Position accuracy (RMS)
<15m

Position accuracy with SD GPS (RMS)
<5m

Position correction
Yes

Signal acquisition
12ch.parallel (C/A code)

Time to first fix (after initial cold start)
typically <15 seconds

Time to first fix from cold start (typical)
<3.0 min (<90 sec)

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	Wellcraft Dave Captains Club Angler		Posts: 4,422 Registered: December 2004 Location: Sanford NC see this user's products

Author

Dave B.

Captains Club Angler

Registered: December 2004
Location: Sanford NC
Posts: 4422

Review Date: 4/5/2006

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: $711.00 | Rating: 9

Pros:	Sonic welded outter case, waterproof, good color, ease of use, easy to install, extremely reliable and accurate
Cons:	a bit high on power draw, sometimes screen fogs up (but clears up after warmed up)

After running Garmin products for GPS and plotting for my last 3 boats, I decided to go with a different brand (I.e. Raymarine) for my next plotter. I had trusted Garmin stuff for over 6 years without fail, so it was hard to "change" as I had confidence fully in Garmin.

I searched high and low for the best plotter at a price point that would allow me to not break the bank or have "more" unit than I needed for my boat. Also I wanted the latest technology that wouldnt be out of date the following season. Enter Raychart 435.

Not being familiar with Raymarine products or operation, I had to "learn" about them and their systems. All the spec's came back to the Ray unit after comparing it to Humminbird, Garmin, Lowrance, Sitex, Furuno and Interphase electronics. Since flush mounting was the plan for this unit, it had to be tough enough to stand up to constant exposure, only option I saw was the Ray with the sonically welded case v.s. gasketed type units like the Humminbird or Lowrance. Gaskets over time can become brittle and shrink which leads to leaking or allowing moisture in, granted happens over time, but I wanted a no nonsense unit that wouldnt have to be replaced or serviced for at least 10 years.

The menus on this unit are straight forward and simple to use, this is probably the least complex unit I've ever run. The DGPS external anntena does a great job of keepin lock on satellites and the head sensor is robust to withstand constan exposure as well.

Great color, fast draw times, ease of programming/set up, utilization of Gold Charts (Navionics), good screen size, ease of mounting options (bracket, flush, topside, bulkhead).. just a solid, dependable and accurate unit that has earned my trust, and my trust doesnt come easy when I'm 70 miles out and need a accurate unit to stay on "lock" to get my crew and I safetly home in bad weather.

I highly recommend the Raychart 435

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