Garmin BlueChart® g3 HD - HUS048R - Bermuda - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g3 HD - HUS048R - Bermuda - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Explore Bermuda's Waters with Precision Mapping
Navigating the turquoise waters around Bermuda demands charts that reveal every nuance of the seafloor, from vibrant coral reefs to hidden shallows. This Garmin BlueChart g3 HD edition zeroes in on Bermuda's coastal gems, delivering high-definition detail for Saint George's Island and Harbour, Harrington Sound, Somerset Island, the Great and Little Sounds, Hamilton Island, and Castle Harbour. Whether you're docking in Hamilton or weaving through narrow channels, these charts turn complex coastlines into confident journeys.
Boaters familiar with Bermuda know its dramatic underwater topography—steep drop-offs near shore and labyrinthine inlets that challenge even seasoned captains. Integrated Garmin and Navionics data ensures your plotter displays bathymetry that's sharper and more reliable than basic maps, helping you spot prime fishing spots or avoid grounding amid the islands' notorious reefs.
Standout Features Tailored for Bermuda Boating
These charts pack advanced tools designed for real-world marine adventures:
- Auto Guidance Technology: Input your boat's draft and bridge clearances, and it plots a safe route overlaid right on the chart—ideal for threading through Bermuda's tight harbors without second-guessing.
- Depth Range Shading: Customize up to 10 shading levels to highlight your target depths instantly, perfect for dropping lines in Harrington Sound's varying bottoms.
- Ultra-Detailed 1-Foot Contours: Pinpoint bottom structure with foot-by-foot accuracy, enhancing navigation in marinas, swamps, or canals like those around Castle Harbour.
- Shallow Water Shading: Set your own depth threshold to visually flag risky shallows, a lifesaver when approaching Somerset Island's fringes.
- NOAA Raster Cartography: Download paper-chart-style views via the ActiveCaptain app for labeled points of interest with precise lat/long—great for cross-referencing during offshore legs.
Beyond the specs, these features shine in Bermuda's unique environment, where sudden depth changes and coral heads demand split-second decisions. Anglers love the contour precision for targeting snapper or wahoo hideouts, while cruisers appreciate the guidance for stress-free passages.
Tips for Maximizing Your Bermuda Charts
1. Pre-Trip Planning: Use Auto Guidance ashore to simulate routes from Hamilton to the Sounds, factoring in current tidal swings.
2. Fishing Hotspots: Zoom into 1-foot contours around Great Sound for structure hunting—look for 20-40 foot shelves teeming with pelagic action.
3. Safety First: Activate shallow shading at 5-10 feet to hug Bermuda's outer reefs safely during dives or snorkel stops.
4. App Integration: Grab raster charts via ActiveCaptain for mobile backups, ensuring you're covered even if your plotter glitches.
These charts aren't just data—they're your virtual first mate, blending tech with the timeless allure of Bermuda's seas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific areas in Bermuda does this chart cover?
It provides detailed coverage of Saint George's Island and Harbour, Harrington Sound, Somerset Island, the Great and Little Sounds, Hamilton Island, and Castle Harbour, capturing the island's key coastal and inland waterways.
Which Garmin devices are compatible with these charts?
Designed for Garmin chartplotters, it works seamlessly with models supporting BlueChart g3 HD via microSD or SD card insertion for instant access.
How does Auto Guidance work on these Bermuda charts?
Enter your vessel's depth and clearance preferences, and it generates a suggested route overlaid on the chart, ideal for safe passage through Bermuda's channels—always verify with visual navigation.
Can I access NOAA raster cartography with this product?
Yes, download it free through the ActiveCaptain app for paper-like NOAA views with labeled coordinates, viewable on compatible plotters or mobile devices.
What's the benefit of 1-foot contours for Bermuda navigation?
They offer precise seafloor depiction, crucial for spotting reefs, fishing structures, and tight marina approaches around islands like Somerset.
How do I install the chart on my Garmin plotter?
Simply insert the microSD or SD card into your compatible Garmin chartplotter—the maps load automatically, ready for your next outing.
Is shallow water shading customizable?
Absolutely—set your preferred depth to shade potential hazards, giving a quick visual on shallows near Bermuda's coastlines.
Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail when you're on the water with charts that feature integrated Navionics ® data, Auto Guidance technology and more.
Garmin 010C102420 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: HXUS048R Bermuda Coastal
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C102420 Features & Benefits
- Provides Exceptional Coverage, Clarity And Detail With Coastal Charts That Feature Integrated Garmin And Navionics ® Data
- Auto Guidance Technology Calculates A Route Using Your Desired Depth And Overhead Clearance And Provides A Suggested Path To Follow
- Provides Depth Range Shading For Up To 10 Depth Ranges, Enabling You To View Your Target Depth At A Glance
- Up To 1 Foot Contours Provide A More Accurate Depiction Of The Bottom Structure For Improved Fishing Charts And Navigation In Swamps, Canals And Marinas
- To Aid In Navigation, Shallow Water Shading Allows Map Shading At A User-Defined Depth To Give A Clear Picture Of Shallow Waters
- NOAA Raster Cartography Is Provided As A Free Downloadable Feature Via The ActiveCaptain ® App
- NOAA Raster Cartography Gives Your Chartplotter Paper Chart like Views Of NOAA-Surveyed Areas In Which Points Of Interest Are Labeled With Corresponding Longitude And Latitude Information
- Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Garmin 010C102420 Warranties
BlueChart® g3 HD - HUS048R - Bermuda - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Provides coverage of Bermuda detailing Saint George's Island and Harbour, Harrington Sound, Somerset Island, the Great and Little Sounds, Hamilton Island, and Castle Harbour.
Unparalleled Coastal Chart Coverage
- Provides industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with updated coastal charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics® data
- Auto Guidance¹ technology calculates a route using your desired depth and overhead clearance and provides a suggested path to follow
- 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 and navigation in swamps, canals and marinas
- NOAA raster cartography² is available as a free downloadable feature via the ActiveCaptain® app
BlueChart g3 coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data. Also included is Auto Guidance¹ technology, which uses your desired depth and overhead clearance to calculate routes and provide a suggested path to follow — overlaid onto your chart. NOAA raster cartography is also available as a free downloadable feature via the ActiveCaptain app. It gives your chartplotter paper chartlike views of NOAA-surveyed areas in which individual points of interest are labeled with corresponding longitude and latitude information. Worldwide coverage is available by regions as accessory cards or via download; each region is sold separately.
Auto Guidance Technology
The Auto Guidance feature¹ calculates a suggested route using your desired depth and overhead clearance.
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.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g3 features up to 1’ contours, which provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts and navigation in swamps, canals and marinas.
Shallow Water Shading
To aid in navigation, Shallow Water Shading allows map shading at a user-defined depth to give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid.
NOAA Raster Cartography
This feature gives your chartplotter paper chartlike views of NOAA-surveyed areas in which points of interest are labeled with corresponding longitude and latitude information.
¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
²Raster cartography cannot be viewed on echoMAP CHIRP and ECHOMAP Plus combos but can be viewed on mobile devices via the ActiveCaptain mobile app .
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SKU: NVN-35820
MPN: 010-C1024-20
UPC: 753759095550
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g3 HD - HUS048R - Bermuda - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 35820 |
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