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GARMIN ANNOUNCES
PLUS
ECHOMAP SERIES
Garmin has released the Echomap Plus The 6-inch units are new to the Echomap better target separation. For anglers who
series, its next generation of chartplotters series and are larger with more pixels want to see objects and structure below the
and sonar combination units with industry- and easier to read than previous 5-inch boat, ClearVü provides a nearly photographic
leading features for both saltwater and models. The Echomap Plus series also view with excellent resolution and target
inland anglers and boaters. Building on the offers the convenience of a new keyed- separation in both freshwater and saltwater.
success of its predecessor series, Echomap assist touchscreen on the 7- and 9-inch The ECHOMAP Plus “sv” models also add
Chirp, the new Echomap Plus features units, which gives users quick access to the SideVü scanning for customers who want to
powerful sonar capabilities, preloaded features they use most. see what’s located on both sides of the boat.
charts and mapping, and built-in WiFi for )RU FU\VWDO FOHDU VFDQQLQJ RI À VK DQG The new Echomap Chirp range is
access to the new Garmin ActiveCaptain structure, the Echomap Plus offers built-in preloaded with Australia and New Zealand
marine app for the ultimate connected CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP ClearVü BlueChart g2 HD cartography. The new
boating experience. and SideVü scanning sonar. Instead of just ECHOMAP Plus series is now available with
Available in a range of display sizes sending one single frequency, CHIRP sends Recommended Retail Prices ranging from
to accommodate nearly every boat and a continuous sweep of frequencies and AUD $499-$1599 and NZD from $599-$1799
budget, the Plus series features a bright, interprets them individually upon their
sunlight-readable 4-, 6-, 7- or 9-inch display. UHWXUQ FUHDWLQJ FULVSHU À VK DUFKHV ZLWK More info at garmin.com
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