Overview

The Raymarine A80489 is an adapter cable that connects a traditional transducer with a CP370 8-pin connection to the 25-pin sonar port on a Raymarine Axiom RV display. It is used when you want to keep an existing transducer in service while moving to an Axiom RV unit, instead of replacing the transducer during the same refit.

This cable handles connector adaptation, so the main fit point is the connection style on each end. On the display side, it matches the 25-pin sonar connection used by Axiom RV units. On the transducer side, it matches the CP370 8-pin connection used by compatible traditional transducers.

For boats with an existing transducer already installed through the hull, inside the hull, or at the transom, that can simplify an electronics upgrade and avoid unnecessary work at the sensor location.

Key features

• Adapter cable with a 25-pin Axiom RV display connection and a CP370 8-pin transducer connection
• Lets a compatible traditional transducer stay in service when changing to an Axiom RV display
• Useful for refits where the installed transducer and its cable run are already working properly
• Made for Raymarine Axiom RV systems that use the 25-pin sonar-only transducer port

Compatibility and fit

This cable is for Axiom RV installations that need to connect a traditional transducer through the display's 25-pin sonar input. It is not a general-purpose extension lead, so connector compatibility matters more than cable length. Before ordering, confirm that your display has the 25-pin RV transducer port and that your transducer uses the CP370 8-pin style connection.

It is a practical match for boats that already have a compatible traditional transducer in place and want to reuse that hardware with an Axiom RV display. That matters on installations where pulling a new transducer cable would mean opening liners, disturbing an existing through-hull, or reworking a clean transom rig.

Installation and setup

Installation is straightforward when the connectors already match the system. The 25-pin end connects to the Axiom RV transducer port, and the other end mates with the existing CP370-style transducer plug. In a retrofit, it makes the most sense when the original transducer cable is still in good condition and the transducer itself is staying in service.

This is a sensible choice for owners updating sonar at the helm while leaving the sensor location alone. It suits fishing boats, cruising boats, and other setups where the transducer is already bedded, bonded, or routed cleanly and there is no need to disturb a working installation.