RealVision 3D Bronze Thru-Hull Transducer Pack (RV-212P/S or RV-220P/S)

The Raymarine RealVision 3D Bronze Transducer Pack (T70318) represents the pinnacle of sonar equipment for serious fishing and marine exploration. This bundle includes two bronze through-hull transducers – one for the port side and one for the starboard side of your hull. Together, these transducers provide the most complete underwater picture: a full 180° view to each side (360° total around the boat) with exceptional depth and side clarity. This is the package that turns your vessel into one that “sees” underwater in three dimensions, well-suited even for commercial fishing vessels and high-end yachts.

Like its plastic counterpart, the bronze RealVision 3D pack combines Raymarine’s four key sonar modes: DownVision, SideVision, High-CHIRP fishfinding, and 3D. The difference lies in the enhanced strength and longevity offered by the bronze sensors. These transducers are designed for permanent installation and intensive use – ideal for boats that spend long periods in the water or face challenging conditions.

Tilted Elements: The pack comes in two tilt-angle configurations: RV-212 (12°) or RV-220 (20°). Depending on your boat’s hull deadrise, you would choose one or the other:

• RV-212: Suited for vessels with flat to moderate deadrise (effectively from flat up to ~12° hull angle). This pack “aims” the beams vertically for these hulls.
• RV-220: Intended for vessels with significant V-hull (around 13°–20° deadrise, up to ~25°). You’d select this when your boat’s bottom is quite steep, ensuring the sonar still points straight down.

Each pack comes with both the Port (P) and Starboard (S) transducers, which Raymarine calibrates to work as a pair. The AHRS system within each transducer fine-tunes for motion – meaning if your boat is listing slightly or pitching, the system accounts for it so the 3D model remains correctly oriented and proportioned.

Installation & Components:
The included Y-cable merges the two 9-pin outputs from the transducers into a single 25-pin connector that plugs into your Raymarine Axiom Pro RVX or compatible module. The 8-meter extension cables ensure that even on larger boats you can reach from the transducers to your helm (giving about 10 m total run including the transducer pigtails). The bronze housings mount through pre-drilled hull holes; a complete set of seals and mounting bolts is provided, including an anti-rotation bolt to keep the heavy transducers firmly in place against water pressure.

Advantages of the bronze pack over the plastic pack:

• Maximum Reliability: Bronze transducers are heavier and sturdier. They withstand mechanical stress (like minor impacts from floating debris) better and are more resilient for prolonged submersion in saltwater. For professional applications or if a boat stays in water all season, bronze is often the preferred material.
• Long-Term Investment: This equipment is built to serve for many seasons. With proper maintenance (e.g., periodically cleaning the transducer faces of fouling, which is standard practice), the bronze RealVision transducers will perform flawlessly and retain their accuracy for years to come.
• Better High-Condition Performance: Due to their robustness, bronze transducers can handle higher speeds or rougher handling. For instance, if a boat slams into a wave, there’s less risk of damage to a bronze transducer compared to a plastic one. They’re built for the long haul, literally and figuratively.
• Professional Installation Quality: These transducers are often the choice of professional installers on high-end boats. The quality is evident – from the solid metal casing to the marine-grade shielded cables. All this contributes to minimizing interference and ensuring optimal signal transmission.
• The Most Complete Picture: As you’d expect, this pack gives you absolutely all the benefits of RealVision 3D with zero compromises. From the full range SideVision (up to 200 ft or more each side, environmental depending) to the ability to truly inspect a location in 3D, this bundle offers the very best that Raymarine sonar can deliver.

In short, the Raymarine T70318 RV-212 Bronze Pack (and its RV-220 variant) is for those who demand the absolute best sonar experience. Once installed and connected to a compatible display, you’ll be seeing underwater as completely and clearly as currently possible with modern tech. For sportfishing, this means pinpointing schools and studying structures with confidence; for navigation, it means having the most detailed knowledge of depths and hazards around you. This pack not only meets the standards set by competitors – it exceeds them, placing your vessel in the elite class of tech-equipped boats.