Overview

If your current Garmin chartplotter or marine handheld is not compatible with the newer Garmin Navionics+™ mapping format, you can still enjoy our previous-generation BlueChart g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland maps for reliable navigation and fun times on the water. Check chartplotter compatibility.

Premier Coastal Charts

• Industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with updated coastal charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics® content
• Auto Guidance¹ technology quickly calculates a suggested route by using your desired depth and overhead clearance
• Includes Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges, enabling you to view your target depth at a glance
• Up to 1’ contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts
• To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, the Shallow Water Shading allows for shading at a user-defined depth

Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail when you’re on the water. BlueChart g3 Vision coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics content.

Coverage

 

Note: The areas outlined in color depict the approximate coverage areas of the relief shading data included in the Vision card.

Penobscot Bay through Gloucester, MA. Coverage includes Casco Bay and Cape Ann.

Bluechart G3 Vision Features

 

Auto Guidance

Whether you are fishing or cruising, select a spot, and get a route showing you the general path and nearby obstructions at a safe depth¹.

High-resolution Relief Shading

This exceptional shading feature combines color and shadow to give you an easy-to-interpret view of bottom profile, making it easy to find artificial reefs, underwater shelves and more. High-resolution relief shading is available as a free downloadable feature via the ActiveCaptain^® app.

Depth Range Shading

This feature displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.

Shallow Water Shading

To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth.

Detailed Contours

BlueChart g3 Vision charts feature 1’ contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.

High-resolution Satellite Imagery

High-resolution satellite imagery with navigational charts overlaid gives you a realistic view of your surroundings. It’s our most realistic charting display in a chartplotter — ideal for entering unfamiliar harbors or ports.

FishEye View

This underwater perspective shows 3-D representation of bottom and contours as seen from below the waterline. Interface with sonar data for a customized view.

MarinerEye View

This view provides a 3-D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.

Aerial Photography

Crystal-clear aerial photography shows exceptional detail of many ports, harbors and marinas and is ideal when entering unfamiliar ports.

¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation practices

Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.

Comparison

Feature	BlueChart g3 Vision	BlueChart g3
Integrated Garmin and Navionics content	•	•
Auto Guidance¹ technology	•	•
Depth range shading	•	•
Up to 1' contours	•	•
Shallow water shading	•	•
Raster cartography²	•	•
High-resolution relief shading	•
Unique 3-D views	•
High-resolution satellite imagery	•
Aerial photos	•

 

¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
²Raster cartography is available for selected countries. It cannot be viewed on echoMAP CHIRP and ECHOMAP Plus combos but can be viewed on mobile devices via the ActiveCaptain mobile app

Requirements

microSD™/SD™ Requirements

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