This is an awesome unit, with much value for the price paid, technology advances so quickly that only a few years ago a unit like this would easily be over 1000 dollars. Take heed with the additional items recommended by Amazon, if you boat is over 22 feet you will need an extension cable, however the cover IS NOT NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is already one in the box, Amazon fails to tell you this and I am stuck with an extra cover and burned 20 bucks, don't make my mistake.
Very easy to install. Menu options are easy to navigate. Very intuitive. This does come with a cover as mentioned in other posts, so do not purchase one.
The display is very clear and easy to read even in direct sunlight. It comes with an nice mounting bracket and a template for flush mount. Unit easily detaches from mount for storage.
Mine already had the latest software update so i didn't need to download anything.
Overall i would say this is a great unit for the price. It also has a NMWA 2000 comliant port and you can hook up a fuel management system directly to it, as well as a NMWA compliant vhf radio.
Do not order the cover that comes up as "frequently bought together". This unit has the cover and you have to pay to return the cover.
This is a quality unit that is ideal for a small boat (mine is 17ft.). Graphics are good, even in bright daylight. I read the reviews on this unit before purchasing and there were some complaints about usage been too complicated. I have used other gps electronics in the past and by comparison, this one is very user friendly. I didn't even read the owner's manual and got it operational in a few minutes. The menu commands and clear and easy to follow. My only concern is mounting the transducer (not done yet). It is 9 inches long and about 2 lbs so I'm still researching my mounting options. This is not a deal breaker however.
Have bought 2 for both my boats. Half the price of the 6in screen and hardly nocixablenin size. Garmin is far superior to most other brands for saltwater fishing and their chart plotter is easier to read as well. Best value out there!
Feature Product
- CLEARVÜ SCANNING SONAR - Shows you more of what is in the water around your boat. This high-frequency sonar gives near-photographic images with detailed representations of objects, structure and fish.
- CHIRP SONAR - CHIRP sends a continuous sweep of frequencies which provides a wider range of information. CHIRP sonar is able to create crisper fish arches with better target separation.
- BUILT-IN MAPS AND CHARTS - Available with U.S. BlueChart g2 charts. U.S. LakeVü HD maps and Canada LakeVü HD sold separately.
- CLEAR SCANNING SONAR - The cv series comes with built-in 500 W CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP ClearVü scanning sonar. The sv series offers all of the same features plus CHIRP SideVü scanning sonar.
- BEST-IN-CLASS INTERNAL 5 Hz GPS - Internal 5 Hz GPS updates position and heading 5 times per second to make marking and returning accurately to waypoints easier.
- Display size : 3.54 x 3.54 inches; 5.0 inch diagonal(9.0 x 9.0 cm; 12.7 cm diagonal)
Description
Following in the success of the echoMAP CHIRP combo series, Garmin is proud to announce the new echoMAP CHIRP combos with ClearVü scanning sonar technology. The cv series offers built-in CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP ClearVü. The sv series gives you built-in CHIRP traditional sonar, CHIRP ClearVü and CHIRP SideVü capabilities. Each display size for the echoMAP combos is offered with either U.S. BlueChart g2 charts, U.S. LakeVü HD maps, Canada LakeVü HD maps or a worldwide basemap. New Garmin Quickdraw Contours software feature lets you create your own maps, with up to 1-foot contour lines, on any body of water.
I do not want to write a negative review for a product i didnt even use. I had a garmin chart plotter/fish finder in my last boat and it was great. The interface was sometimes a bit cumbersome, but it was the reason i bought another for my new boat. I didnt do my research before purchase, so its my own fault, but i feel that people should know the size of the transducer. ITS BIG.
Lets shape my reasoning for return. I will likely never use the fish finder other than for grins, Im not a fisherman. I really just want the charts and depth. I dont really need anything more than that. I was disappointed at the size of the transducer because i know i would have enjoyed the unit. I did not want to shell out another 120 for a glue thru-hull transducer when i could get a comparable or better unit for less than the combined price. If the size of the transducer doesnt bother you, then this unit will be great for you. But if you are worried someone might use it as a step to get into your boat, then think twice!
This was a great price for this unit. I think the echoMap Plus is replacing this series, but this is a full featured GPS/Plotter with Chirp transducer. We have a larger GPSMAP 7610sxv at our helm, and this is for our dinghy. I was able to share our Bluechart g3 maps between our 7610 and this unit via a micro SD card. Also, I can share the contours from this unit to our 7610. I am very pleased with this as a dinghy GPS/plotter.
Installed easily. loaded up pretty quickly and found my location. Maps are pretty well up-to-date. I haven't downloaded the updates from Garmin yet. Shows many navigation points where I run my boat. Sonar is really nice. So many features that I haven't really explored yet. It does what I need really well - and that is get me out off the marina and back again knowing where the trouble spots in the river are. This is the best Garmin I have ever had!
This is a greta product. Took a while to rate it as I had not been out on the water for a while. Works as described. I love having a moving live depth chart. Still learning how to use all the features.
Fast shipping ,easy install,very easy to install latest updates. Great price
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