Raymarine Element 12S – 12" GPS Chartplotter with CHIRP Sonar

For ultimate visibility and control, the Raymarine Element 12S offers a massive 12-inch display that turns your helm into a fully informed command center. This premium model is tailored for larger vessels and those who demand professional-level performance from their marine electronics. The 12S carries the same DNA as the rest of the Element series – simplicity, reliability, and speed – but its large screen enables captains to view charts, sonar, radar, and more all at once without compromise. With its High CHIRP sonar, the Element 12S ensures you have accurate depth and fish information beneath your keel, reaching deeper waters with clarity and making it suitable for offshore excursions.

The impressive display of the Element 12S is backed by robust hardware and software. The quad-core processor and optimized LightHouse Sport OS mean that even as it drives a 12" screen loaded with data, response times remain instantaneous. Zoom in on charts, switch to a 3D sonar view, or overlay AIS targets – the unit handles it all without effort. The screen’s brightness and wide viewing angles allow for a clear picture in bright sun or when viewed from the side (such as on a flybridge). Its button-driven controls are an advantage on large boats in rough seas, allowing crew to operate the unit confidently when touchscreens might be less reliable.

When it comes to integration, the Element 12S is ready to serve as your vessel’s primary navigation hub. The unit easily networks with Raymarine or third-party devices via NMEA 2000, meaning you can add an open-array or dome radar for detecting weather and hazards, feed engine and tank data directly to the display, control your autopilot, and see AIS information overlaid on your navigation charts. With support for the latest LightHouse, Navionics, and C-MAP charts, your navigational detail is second to none. Built for the open sea, the Element 12S’s rugged, waterproof design withstands salt spray and heavy waves, ensuring that even in challenging conditions, your navigation and sonar stay up and running.

• Best for Large Boats and Yachts: The expansive 12" display is perfect for boats over 7 meters, flybridge helm stations, or wheelhouses, where multiple data windows can be displayed simultaneously for comprehensive oversight.
• Multi-Display Replacement: Eliminates the need for separate fishfinder and chartplotter screens by combining everything into one large interface – great for captains who want all info at a glance, from charts and sonar to engine data.
• Offshore Fishing Advantage: Enables offshore anglers to utilize wide sonar coverage and deep-water penetration. The large screen shows more sonar history and detail, helping identify thermoclines, bait schools, and game fish in deep-sea fishing environments.
• Integrated Bridge System: Acts as a central unit in an integrated bridge, interfacing with radar for navigation in low visibility, autopilot for course holding, and AIS for collision avoidance – all controlled through one display.
• Professional-Grade Navigation: For commercial or serious leisure mariners, the Element 12S’s reliable performance and comprehensive features ensure safe navigation during long passages, night operations, or complex harbor approaches, giving you confidence at the helm.