Marine pleasure craft radar systems provide boaters with enhanced visibility and confidence on the water, especially in low-light, foggy, or crowded conditions.
Radars use advanced pulse compression and solid-state technology to detect nearby boats, landmasses, navigation markers, and weather patterns with precision.
Compact, energy-efficient, and easy to integrate with modern chartplotters and multifunction displays, pleasure craft radar systems are a vital tool for safe navigation, collision avoidance, and all-weather cruising.
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| Vendor | Product | Price | Type | Antenna Size | Max Range | Color | Doppler | Cable Length | custom 7 | custom 8 | ||
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GARMIN | GMR Fantom 18x | $3,035.99 | Radome | 18.0 in | 48.0 nm | White | Yes | 15.0 m | |||
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GARMIN | GMR xHD3 18 | $2,759.99 | Radome | 18.0 in | 48.0 nm | White | No | 15.0 m | |||
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GARMIN | GMR Fantom 56 Array | $9,245.99 | Open Array | 72.0 in | 72.0 nm | White | Yes | 15.0 m | |||
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GARMIN | GMR Fantom 54 Array | $8,555.99 | Open Array | 48.0 in | 72.0 nm | White | Yes | 15.0 m | |||
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GARMIN | GMR Fantom 24x | $4,139.99 | Radome | 24.0 in | 48.0 nm | White | Yes | 15.0 m | |||
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GARMIN | GMR 436 | $7,589.99 | Open Array | 72.0 in | 72.0 nm | White | No | 15.0 m | |||
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GARMIN | GMR 434 | $6,485.99 | Open Array | 48.0 in | 72.0 nm | White | No | 15.0 m |
Garmin Radar Accessories
Garmin BlueNet 20 Switch
$482.49
Garmin BlueNet 30 Gateway
$482.49
Seaview 18 Mast Radar Mount
$571.25
Seaview Adar1 Adapter Plate
$244.60
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| Vendor | Product | Price | Type | Antenna Size | Max Range | Color | Doppler | Cable Length | custom 7 | custom 8 | ||
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RAYMARINE | Quantum 2 w/ 15m | $3,844.99 | Radome | 18.0 in | 24.0 nm | White | Yes | 15.0 m | |||
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RAYMARINE | Quantum 2 (10 m) | $3,722.99 | Radome | 18.0 in | 24.0 nm | White | Yes | 10.0 m | |||
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RAYMARINE | Quantum w/ 15m | $3,135.99 | Radome | 18.0 in | 24.0 nm | White | No | 15.0 m | |||
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RAYMARINE | Quantum w/ 10m | $3,063.99 | Radome | 18.0 in | 24.0 nm | White | No | 10.0 m | |||
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RAYMARINE | Magnum 6 foot 4 KW | $9,134.99 | Open Array | 72.0 in | 72.0 nm | White | No | 15.0 m | |||
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RAYMARINE | Magnum 4 foot 4 KW | $7,874.99 | Open Array | 48.0 in | 72.0 nm | White | No | 15.0 m | |||
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RAYMARINE | Cyclone 3 foot Array | $11,024.99 | Open Array | 36.0 in | 72.0 nm | White | Yes | 15.0 m | |||
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RAYMARINE | Cycline 6 foot Array | $12,992.99 | Open Array | 72.0 in | 72.0 nm | White | Yes | 15.0 m | |||
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RAYMARINE | Cyclone 4 foot Array | $11,811.99 | Open Array | 48.0 in | 72.0 nm | White | Yes | 15.0 m |
Raymarine Radar Accessories
Raymarine RNS8 Raynet Network Switch
$1,574.99
Seaview 18 Mast Radar Mount
$571.25
Seaview Adar1 Adapter Plate
$244.60
Radars
Radars
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| Vendor | Product | Price | Type | Antenna Size | Max Range | Color | Doppler | Cable Length | custom 7 | custom 8 | ||
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SIMRAD | Halo20 | $2,841.99 | Radome | 20.0 in | 24.0 nm | White | No | 10.0 m | |||
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SIMRAD | Halo20+ | $3,552.99 | Radome | 20.0 in | 36.0 nm | White | Yes | 10.0 m | |||
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B&G | Halo20+ | $3,552.99 | Radome | 20.0 in | 36.0 nm | White | Yes | 20.0 m | |||
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B&G | Halo20 | $2,841.99 | Radome | 20.0 in | 24.0 nm | White | No | 20.0 m |
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| Vendor | Product | Price | Type | Antenna Size | Max Range | Color | Doppler | Cable Length | custom 7 | custom 8 | ||
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FURUNO | DRS4DNXT | $4,298.99 | Radome | 24.0 in | 48.0 nm | White | Yes | m | |||
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FURUNO | DRS2-DNXT | $3,867.99 | Radome | 19.0 in | 48.0 nm | White | Yes | m |
Radars - FAQ
What is a Radome vs an Open Array?
All marine radar units utilize a rotating antenna element.
In smaller radars (generally 18" and 24") the antenna is contained within the round body of the radar housing, resulting in a single unit typically referred to as a Radome.
As the antenna sizes get larger (3', 4', 6', etc), this mounting configuration is impractical. Instead, the rotating antenna element and the fixed base/motor assembly are separated, which creates a two-piece unit typically referred to as an Open Array.
What size Radar do I need?
Broadly, the size (beam width) of a radar antenna is related to its range and/or its imaging resolution.
Radomes (usually 18" or 24") typically offer range of 24nm up to 48nm, depending on brand and model. This is sufficient range for many pleasure cruisers.
Note that often an 18" Radome and a 24" Radome will have the same range spec. However the 24", with its larger beam widgh, will offer higher resolution, recognizing smaller targets at range.
Open arrays (typically 3' to 6') offer range up to 72nm. A longer array will offer more resolution at range than a shorter open array.
One final factor that is often considered is the "look" of an Open array vs a Radome. Some boaters with larger crafts will opt for the more "nautical" look of an open array.
What is Doppler technology?
Doppler Technology is a popular feature upgrade for most modern marine radars.
Doppler is used to detect moving targets (such as birds and weather formations) as well as detecting objects that you are moving closer to or further away from.
This motion information is used to color-code radar imagery on screen, which provides significantly more situational awareness.
Will a new Radar work with my old Chartplotter?
There is no blanket answer to this question.
In general, a number of years ago all brands shifted away from analog (fat, multi-strand cables) to digital (ethernet cables) for communications between chart plotter and radar.
So, if your existing system has analog cabling, there's a good chance that a new modern radar WILL NOT be compatible with your older chartplotter.
But there are other software limitations as well that complicate this answer. Each brand has their own backwards compatibility roadmap.
Contact us and we can help you with a definitive answer for your equipment.
What is a Magnetron Radar vs a Solid State Radar
Most modern radar models now use Solid State technology, which is an upgrade in virtually every way over the older Magnetron technology.
Solid state radars use significantly less power. The pulse compression tech in these radars offer higher resolution imagery. Plus, solid state radars can generally see close-in targets with much more detail than magnetron radars.
Some brands still offer their venerable Magnetron-based radars as lower-cost alternatives to their modern siblings.