Raymarine Alpha 7 Performance Display

Description

The Raymarine Alpha 7 is a compact performance sailing display for a Raymarine Axiom system. It gives the helm a second bright screen for remote chart, instrument, and networked sonar information, which is useful on a cockpit or secondary steering station. It is not an independent chartplotter, so the main Axiom remains the source for mapping and system data.

The 1024 x 600 display provides sharper detail than the smaller Alpha-style instrument screens, and the 1500-nit brightness helps when the sun is reflecting off the water. The Alpha 7 connects through RayNet, with one power/RayNet port and one daisy-chain port for multi-display wiring. It accepts 12/24V DC power and draws up to 10W. For a sailing boat, that combination keeps the secondary display bright without adding a large load.

Key Features

• 7-inch IPS TFT touchscreen – Provides a compact secondary display for sailing and chart data.
• 1024 x 600 resolution – Keeps remote chart and instrument pages clear.
• 1500-nit brightness – Helps readability in bright cockpit conditions.
• Remote view from an Axiom – Displays charts and network data from the main Raymarine system.
• RayNet power and daisy-chain ports – Supports straightforward multi-display installation.

Who Is This For?

This compact Raymarine sailing display suits cruising yachts, performance sailboats, and secondary helm stations. It is not ideal as a standalone marine chartplotter or fishfinder, because it requires an Axiom with LightHouse OS and receives data through RayNet.

Compatibility

Confirmed compatibility includes Raymarine Axiom chartplotters, LightHouse OS, RayNet Ethernet, one daisy-chain port, one power/RayNet port, and networked Axiom/transducer data. The supplied information does not identify NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, radar, autopilot, or third-party display compatibility. No named incompatible system was provided.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Raymarine
• Model: Alpha 7 Performance Display, E70649
• Display: 7-inch IPS TFT LCD touchscreen
• Resolution: 1024 x 600 pixels
• Brightness: 1500 nits
• Compatibility: Requires Axiom with LightHouse OS
• Charts and sonar: Remote view from Axiom and networked transducer
• Networking: RayNet via power/RayNet and daisy-chain ports
• Power: 12/24V DC; 10W maximum
• Water rating: IPX6 and IPX7

Warranty & Support

Raymarine provides a 3-year warranty with registration. The supplied specifications do not state warranty exclusions or service procedures.

The Alpha 7 is the smaller alternative to the Alpha 9, using less space and power at a secondary helm. It keeps the same Axiom-dependent design, so the trade-off is not just screen size but system dependence. Choose it when a compact remote sailing display is needed, not when you want an independent GPS chartplotter.