Raymarine has released its latest generation of LightHouseCharts for Raymarine Axiom and Element multifunction displays, delivering faster redraw speeds and expanded and updated coverage. The LightHouse Charts GEN 2 comprise a global upgrade with more than 14,000 updates, new water bodies, and expanded coverage including Northern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Oceana, and North America. Notable global updates include over 3,000 new lakes in Canada, Baja California coverage, plus expanded coverage to include Turkey, Greece, and the Pacific Islands.
“LightHouse Charts GEN 2 set the bar for intuitive, clear, and reliable navigation,” said Grégoire Outters, general manager at Raymarine. “Pairing the increased processing power of our latest chartplotters with an upgraded cartography engine, we have optimized our LightHouse Charts to make them one of the most powerful and information-rich cartography solutions on the market. Whether you are relying on Raymarine to get you to your favorite fishing spot or charting a course offshore, LightHouse Charts GEN 2 provides an intuitive and confidence-inspiring navigation experience.”
The company noted that subscribing to LightHouse Charts Premium allows access to regular chart updates and enhanced satellite imagery overlays. Premium subscribers also receive access to an expansive and downloadable points of interest (POI) library with information-rich POI data from trusted providers including Mapbox, Reeds Almanac, and Waterway Guide.
The new LightHouse Charts are available with the purchase of any new Axiom or Element display; existing Raymarine chartplotter owners can purchase the new charts separately, starting at $149.99. Current subscribers to LightHouse Charts Premium can upgrade their charts to the new GEN 2 standard for free by visiting chartmanager.raymarine.com and updating their charts online.
February 2025
