To see how the Colorado 400c stands up against other Garmin models, check out my Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart. 400t – Worldwide basemap with shaded relief, U.S.inland lakes and navigable rivers charts pre-loaded 400i – Worldwide basemap with satellite imagery, U.S.coastal waters and Bahamas charts pre-loaded 400c – Worldwide basemap with satellite imagery (seen at right), U.S.300 – Worldwide basemap with shaded relief, no pre-loaded detail maps.and Bahamas.īefore we get into details, let’s compare the major differences between the four Colorado models: The map detail includes includes shorelines, depth contours, navaids, harbors, marinas, port plans and coastal roads for the U.S. As such, it includes BlueChart® g2 coastal charts and a worldwide basemap with aerial imagery. The Garmin Colorado 400c is the marine version of Garmin’s newest handheld GPS series. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld GPS buyers guide or our Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart. UPDATE 2: This model has been discontinued. Read my hands-on review of the Oregon 400t for more information. It has a superior interface, along with almost all the other good things found on the Colorado.
#PROS AND CONS OF GARMIN BLUECHART G2 VISION HD SERIES#
Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.UPDATE: I’m recommending the new touch-screen Garmin Oregon series instead of the Colorado. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ✚uto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation practices It’s our most realistic charting display in a chartplotter.Ĭrystal clear aerial photography shows exceptional detail of many ports, harbors and marinas and is ideal when entering unfamiliar ports. High-resolution satellite imagery with navigational charts overlaid gives you a realistic view of your surroundings so you can navigate with a clear moving-chart representation of your boat’s position. Provides a 3-D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline. Provides a 3-D representation of the ocean floor as seen from below the waterline. High-resolution satellite imagery of ports, marinas, bridges and navigational landmarks for superior situational awarenessĪuto Guidance technology quickly calculates a suggested route using your boat's dimensions and a suggested path to follow.ĭisplays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.īlueChart g2 Vision HD features 1-foot contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.Unique 3D views like MarinerEye and FishEye provide additional perspective both above and below the water line.Shallow Water Shading feature allows for depth shading at a user-defined level to aid in navigation.Up to 1-foot contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts and navigation.Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges enables you to view your target depth at a glance.Garmin Auto Guidance technology shows a suggested route to a destination¹.Derived from official charts and private sources to provide navigational aids, spot soundings, depth contours, tides and currents, and detailed harbors and marinas.Includes general coverage of the southwestern coast of Morocco from Marruecos, Mor. The Arquiplago da Madeira and the Canary Islands with detailed port plans including Arrecife, Puerto del Rosario, and Canial. BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD - VAF450S - Madeira & Canary Islands - microSD™/SD™