Raymarine is set to make a strong impression at this year's Sydney International Boat Show, occupying a prominent position on the Darling Harbour marina across four days of on-water activity. Visitors will be able to step aboard and explore the Axiom 2 XL premium glass bridge chartplotters up close, alongside live demonstrations of FLIR thermal cameras highlighting their real-world advantages for night navigation and safety at sea.
The show draws genuine interest from New Zealand boaties who regularly make the trip across the Tasman to get a first look at technology before it filters through to the local market. Whether you're running a compact trailer-boat or a large game fisher, Raymarine's networked electronics have established a reputation for clarity, ease of use, and durability that suits Australasian conditions well.
Technology trusted by the pros
Australian sportfishing legend and Raymarine ambassador Scott Thorrington brings decades of hard-won experience fishing the east coast of Australia. Running a 34-foot sportfisher alongside a 21-foot flats skiff, Thorrington has come to rely on Raymarine technology across everything from Marlin tournaments to deep-water reef expeditions.
His go-to setup centres on the Axiom Pro series paired with a B275LHW transducer, valued for its wide-beam clarity in demanding conditions. The RV212 side-scan system adds another dimension, giving him the ability to spot Marlin up to 100 metres off either side of the boat. Raymarine's Lighthouse charts and auto-pilot keep him on course when conditions turn tough, and the Cyclone open-array radar has earned its place on the helm for its ability to mark birds, small boats, and even whales at a glance.
"If you're operating at night, you need one of these," Thorrington says of the Cyclone Radar, a view echoed by offshore skippers right across Australasia.
Kiwi ambassadors keeping pace
Raymarine New Zealand maintains a strong presence in the local boating community through a team of ambassadors who bring genuine on-water credibility to the brand. Nathan Adams is a familiar name in big-fish circles, regularly putting Raymarine gear to work locating trophy snapper and kingfish. Dwayne Sweeney has come aboard the Raymarine and Lusty & Blundell team, fishing from his Fin Chaser boat, while television duo Scott and Mig from Fishing and Adventure continue to represent the brand on screen. Nick Dobbyn and Fin Chaser Boats complete the ambassador line-up, contributing both deep-water and coastal perspectives to Raymarine's wider technology story.
For New Zealand boaties making the trip to Sydney, the Raymarine stand offers a timely opportunity to see how quickly marine electronics are moving forward, and to hear directly from ambassadors who fish and cruise the same waters. With the Axiom 2 XL chartplotters, Cyclone Radar, and FLIR thermal imaging all on show, Raymarine's presence at the 2025 Sydney International Boat Show is shaping up to attract plenty of attention from both sides of the Tasman.
