Binding: Accessory Product Brand: Garmin EAN: 0753759034955 Label: Garmin Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product. Product Manufacturer: Garmin Model: 010-10317-00 Publisher: Garmin Studio: Garmin
Piece facts:
Interactive viewing of detailed nautical chart data
Features include shading between depth contours, spot soundings, navaids, port plans, wrecks, obstructions, inter-tidal zones, and more
Cursor movements over the chart provide descriptions for contour depths, chart number, navaid name, and more
Includes information from the paper chart used in the digitization process such as chart number, name, scale, revision date, and Notice-to-Mariners date
See product description for compatibility information
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Whether you're exploring new coastline or cruising your favorite bay, BlueChart Americas v7 contains the most detailed marine cartography around. These electronic nautical maps give you peace of mind when navigating offshore. Version 7 additions include rigs and artificial reefs for the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
Main Features
Manufacturer: Garmin, Ltd
Manufacturer Part Number: 010-10317-00
Manufacturer Website Address: www.garmin.com
Software Sub Type: Maps & Traveling
Software Name: BlueChart Americas v.7.0
Features & Benefits:
Now with rigs and artificial reefs for the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico
Chart-specific information, including chart name and number, scale, revision date, latest Notice to Mariners date
0bject-oriented cartography
Shaded depth contours
lntertidal zones
Spot soundings
Navaids with view range and coverage
Port plans
Port services including marina names, addresses, telephone, and types of services provided
Tides, wrecks, restricted areas and anchorages
Trip and waypoint management function lets you transfer waypoints, routes and tracks between your GPS and your PC
Real-time track plotting allows you to interface your Garmin chartplotter or handheld GPS with a PC laptop and must have compatible GPS with unlock code
Note: These functions of this product work with nearly all Garmin GPS units, excluding the GPS 100 family and panel mount aviation units.
Platform Support: PC
Compatibility:
Handheld GPS devices:
GPSMAP 162
GPSMAP 168 Sounder
GPSMAP 172
GPSMAP 172C
GPSMAP 176
GPSMAP 178 Sounder
GPSMAP 178C Sounder
GPSMAP 182/182C
GPSMAP 188/188C Sounder
GPSMAP 192C
GPSMAP 196
GPSMAP 198C Sounder
GP
: Garmin's exclusive line of BlueChart marine cartography products is designed to provide interactive viewing of detailed nautical chart data. These detailed electronic nautical charts look just like paper charts when displayed on your Garmin chart plotter. Descriptive details for features typically found on nautical charts can easily be viewed with a simple key press. Cursor movements over the chart provide descriptions for contour depths, chart number, navaid name, and much more.
BlueChart data includes shaded depth contours, intertidal zones, spot soundings, wrecks, navaids, port plans, restricted areas, cable areas, anchorages, and more. Additionally, BlueCharts include information from the paper chart used in the digitization process, such as chart number, name, scale, revision date, and Notice-to-Mariners date.
Three MapSource BlueChart CD-R0Ms are available: Americas, Atlantic, and Pacific. The Atlantic CD-R0M covers Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. 0ne CD-R0M contains BlueChart data for an entire region. MapSource BlueChart is a Microsoft Windows-based program that uses Garmin Unlock technology, allowing you to use one coverage area from the CD-R0M when initially purchased and to purchase additional coverage areas. lnternet access is recommended for the unlock process.
Compatible products include these Garmin marine chart plotters: GPSMAP 176, GPSMAP 176C, GPSMAP 182, GPSMAP 188 Sounder, GPSMAP 232, GPSMAP 238 Sounder, GPSMAP 2006, and the GPSMAP 2010. BlueChart CD-R0Ms are also compatible with Garmin GPS receivers that accept map data, including the GPSMAP 76, eTrex Vista, and eTrex Legend.
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Testimonials
Average Buyer Rating:
Buyer's feedback: - * It is exaclty what is says ...
As of 10/16/06 V8.5 is the most current version, and that it what was shipped to me.
Once you install the CD you get to only choose from a rather small area. Like 1/4-1/2 of your state (for me, Orlando-Key west). This was a HUGE disappointment. City navigator gives you the ENTIRE US map on DVD for streets, that's 2 gigs of data, so why does Blue Chart only give you like 20megs of bluechart data on a CD. It just doesn't make sense.
This software is pricey, but necessary for boating.
All and all I'd like to give it 3 stars for making me feel ripped off but I gave it 4 stars because the product itself is actually very good.
I also feel that once you buy their overpriced software, that you should be entitled to updates for it. But of course you are not. You have to go and plant down more money to Garmin if you want the next version.
Don't get me wrong, Garmin is a great company with great software, I just wish they weren't so greedy.
Buyer's feedback: - Wow - Boating from My PC !!!
This is fantastic !!! Map out my trips from the comfort of my PC and then download them into my Garmin 2210. Its so fun, why go out? And no more lost waypoints... The only problem is that I entered all my routes and waypoints the first hour, its that easy - Now I have nothing to do but to follow them... And I got a great price $99. I did have some inital problem with my GPS and PC seeing each others maps - Turned-out to be the GPS' software needed to be updated.
Buyer's feedback: - * Nice maps -- \"Must have\" for boaters! ...
I ordered this CD ROM at the end of April 2006. I received version 7.5 from . Garmin is now shipping v8.0 which is a free upgrade (install the 7.5 version, unlock your region, then order the free v8.0 upgrade CD ROM from Garmin's website.)
This map installs easily using the MapSource software on your PC. On the iQue, you can load both the City Select detailed maps and the BlueChart maps into the unit at the same time. If the BlueChart maps are loaded for an area that has the City Select maps loaded, the City Select maps are displayed by default. Switching between the two map sets can be very confusing at first, but is easy once you know the trick.
To switch map sets on the iQue 3600, go to map view. Press the menu button (second icon from the right at the very bottom of the screen), select Options then Preferences. Make sure that you have "Maps" selected in Preferences. Change the drop down box from "General" to "Detailed Maps." Now, here's the trick: Once your detailed maps are listed in the window, click the menu button again! Now you can enable all maps, disable all maps, enable only the BlueChart maps, or enable only the City Select maps.
If you're a boater, you should never leave home without your GPS (the Coast Guard can find you more easily if you provide them with your GPS coords if you get into trouble.) And, having a BlueChart map loaded into your GPS gives you buoy information, channel information, water depths, depth contour lines, etc., and much more! It's like having a NOAA chart in the palm (no pun intended) of your hand which also shows your exact location at all times.
Buyer's feedback: - Difficult to use
It took me two hours to get everything working on my computer. I found it very frustrating to get started. Once I got the product working it is great.
Buyer's feedback: - * free upgrades at Garmin web site ...
If you ORIGINALLY & NEWLY unlocked a NEW locked MapSource CD-ROM/DVD-ROM product ON or AFTER the release date of an update for that same product, you are eligible to unlock on that specific update what you unlocked on the original for no charge. In other words, you can update to the latest data for free! visit the garmin web site for more info
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