Raymarine Element 9 S Combo High CHIRP – No Transducer – No Chart

The Raymarine Element 9 S is a 9-inch keypad-controlled chartplotter and fishfinder display for buyers who want a larger screen without purchasing a bundled transducer or detailed chart card. Its optically bonded LCD, built-in single-channel High CHIRP sonar, and base map provide the core display platform, while the missing transducer and charts leave the installation open for separate hardware selection.

Key Features

- 9-inch optically bonded LCD – Provides more chart and sonar viewing area than the 7-inch Element 7 S.
- 800 x 480 WVGA resolution – Displays essential navigation and fishfinding information in a manageable format.
- Built-in single-channel High CHIRP sonar – Supports conventional fishfinding when paired with a compatible transducer.
- Keypad controls – Provides physical operation when spray, gloves, or boat movement make touchscreen use less convenient.
- Base map only – Gives basic reference mapping, but detailed charts must be added separately.

Who Is This For?

This model suits small cruising sailboats, coastal day boats, small center consoles, and secondary cockpit display installations on 15- to 22-foot hulls. The keypad layout is practical for a wet helm and does not depend on touch control.

It is not ideal for buyers who need a complete ready-to-fish package, because neither the transducer nor detailed charts are included. It is also less suitable for a large offshore helm that needs advanced scanning sonar or a higher-resolution screen.

Compatibility

The supplied information confirms built-in single-channel High CHIRP sonar, keypad control, and base-map operation. It does not identify a specific compatible transducer, NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, WiFi, Bluetooth, radar, or autopilot system for this listing. No named incompatible system was provided; verify Raymarine transducer and network requirements before installation.

Technical Specifications

- Brand: Raymarine
- Model: Element 9 S, E70534
- Display: 9-inch optically bonded LCD
- Resolution: 800 x 480 WVGA
- Sonar type: Built-in single-channel High CHIRP
- Transducer: Not included
- Charts: Not included; base map only
- Interface: Keypad controls
- Warranty: 3-year limited warranty with product registration
- Origin: Designed in the UK; made in Hungary

Warranty & Support

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

The Element 9 S is the larger-screen alternative to the Element 7 S display-only unit, giving more physical room for chart and sonar information while retaining keypad control. The trade-off is that this package includes neither a transducer nor detailed charts, so the initial cost is only part of the installation. Choose it for a planned Raymarine setup where you want to select those components separately.