GARMIN GPSMAP 198C

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The GPSMAP 198C Sounder is ideal for seafarers who log a lot of miles on their boats, or for people who don't have access to a PC to load individual charts onto their plotter. The unit contains built-in, highly-detailed BlueChart cartography of the coastal United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. This data provides detailed coastlines, shaded depth contours, navaids, port plans, wrecks, restricted areas, and more. Boaters can also purchase pre-programmed data cards of other BlueChart regions - like Canada or the Bahamas - or charts of inland U.S. lakes.

The GPSMAP 198C Sounder has been updated with a new look and feel that makes marine navigation even easier. Building on Garmin's popular and proven GPSMAP 188C, the GPSMAP 198C Sounder has a new and brighter LCD display that makes charts incredibly easy to view-even in direct sunlight. The unit also features an updated faceplate.

Designed for easy installation in your boat's open cockpit or overhead boxes, Garmin's GPSMAP 198C Sounder helps you chart a clear path to your fishing or boating destination.

The GPSMAP 198C Sounder also has a dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar that outputs 500 watts of power (RMS), or 4,000 watts (peak-to-peak)-for a clear and accurate picture of bottom depth, density, thermoclines, and fish targets.

• Sunlight readable 16-color, five-inch diagonal LCD display (234 x 320 pixels) with backlight
• Stores 3,000 waypoints and 50 reversible routes with up to 254 points each
• 2500-point automatic track log; saves up to 15 tracks to retrace your path
• Alarms: anchor drag, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint, clock, and low battery voltage
• Front-loading data card port for additional BlueChart or inland lake detail
• Displays positioning data with DSC-equipped VHF radios
• Built-in tide data and celestial tables
• Meets rigid IEC 60529 IPX7 submersible standards
• Bracket or flush mount

WHAT ABOUT CANADA? Q: "Why is BlueChart cartography for Canada not included on the GPSMAP 192C?" A (From Garmin): "We are able to offer full US coverage since our US data is given to us for free from the US government. In Canada we pay some of the highest royalties in the world." • Canadian charts can be added, either on a pre-programmed BlueChart data card, or, if PC use is preferred for chart display and course planning, with the MapSource BlueChart Americas CD-ROM (a blank data card is required, Marine Data Management Kit is a recommended accessory for use with MapSource.) • If you don't need the built-in U.S. charting of the GPSMAP 198C, check out the GPSMAP 188C.