Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VCA501L - Vancouver Island - Dixon Entrance - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VCA501L - Vancouver Island - Dixon Entrance - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Navigating the intricate waters of the Pacific Northwest demands precision and reliability, especially along the rugged coastlines from Vancouver Island to Dixon Entrance. This advanced marine chart package delivers crystal-clear visuals and smart navigation tools tailored for boaters exploring Puget Sound, the Inside and Outside Passages, and beyond. Whether you're dodging shallow reefs near the Queen Charlotte Islands or plotting a course through the San Juan Islands, these charts combine cutting-edge data for safer, more confident voyages.
Detailed Coverage for Pacific Northwest Waters
Spanning from the Strait of Juan de Fuca northward to Dixon Entrance, this chart set offers comprehensive mapping of British Columbia's coastal gems. Key areas include:
- Everett, Washington, and surrounding Puget Sound inlets
- Both Inside and Outside Passages encircling Vancouver Island
- Port Hardy and the northern reaches toward Hecate Strait
- Queen Charlotte Islands, Fraser River up to Chilliwack, and Strait of Georgia
- Ports like Olympia, Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, and Prince Rupert
Ports such as Neah Bay, Clayoquot Sound, Nootka Sound, and Quatsino Sound receive meticulous detail, making it ideal for local anglers targeting salmon runs or cruisers seeking secluded anchorages.
Standout Navigation Features
Powered by fused Garmin and Navionics data, these charts go beyond basic mapping with innovative tools that adapt to your boating style.
- Auto Guidance Technology: Input your boat's draft and clearance preferences, and it generates a suggested path, highlighting obstacles and safe routes—perfect for threading through narrow channels around Vancouver Island.
- High-Resolution Relief Shading: Color-coded shadows reveal underwater topography, helping spot drop-offs and humps prime for halibut or lingcod fishing.
- Depth Range Shading: Customize up to 10 shading levels to instantly gauge your target depth, a game-changer in variable tides of the Dixon Entrance.
- 1-Foot Contours: Ultra-fine bottom structure depiction enhances fishing charts, revealing subtle ledges in swamps, canals, and port plans.
- Shallow Water Shading: Set your own depth threshold to visually flag hazards, reducing the risk in uncharted shallows near the San Juans.
Immersive 3D Perspectives
Elevate situational awareness with dynamic views:
- FishEye View: Dive below the surface for a 3D underwater panorama of contours, integrable with sonar for real-time fish-finding.
- MarinerEye View: A forward-looking 3D render above and below the waterline, simulating your approach to harbors like Kitimat.
Real-World Imagery Overlays
Blend high-resolution satellite imagery and aerial photos directly onto charts for a lifelike orientation. Spot marina layouts in unfamiliar spots like Port Angeles or Bremerton effortlessly, bridging the gap between screen and sea.
Why Boaters in the Region Rely on These Charts
In the Pacific Northwest's unpredictable currents and fog-prone straits, standard charts fall short. This package excels by prioritizing local nuances—think enhanced detail for the Inside Passage's tight maneuvers or relief shading for spotting rock pinnacles off the Queen Charlottes. Fishermen appreciate the precise contours for bottom bouncing, while cruisers value the aerial overviews for docking confidence. Stored conveniently on microSD/SD cards, it's plug-and-play with compatible chartplotters, ensuring seamless updates to your onboard system.
Backed by a limited one-year warranty, it's built for the demands of serious marine use, empowering you to focus on the adventure rather than the chart.
FAQ
What areas does the VCA501L chart cover?
It provides detailed coverage from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Dixon Entrance, encompassing Puget Sound, Vancouver Island passages, Port Hardy, Queen Charlotte Islands, and key ports like Seattle, Vancouver, and Prince Rupert.
How does Auto Guidance work on these charts?
Enter your vessel's depth and overhead clearance requirements, and it computes a suggested route, displaying potential hazards for planning safer passages.
Are there 3D views available?
Yes, including FishEye for underwater 3D contours and MarinerEye for above/below-waterline perspectives, enhancing navigation and fishing.
What makes the contour detail superior?
Up to 1-foot contours offer precise bottom structure mapping, ideal for fishing charts and navigating complex areas like canals and inlets.
Can I customize shallow water warnings?
Absolutely, Shallow Water Shading lets you define a depth threshold for visual alerts, crucial for avoiding reefs in coastal British Columbia.
Does it include satellite and aerial imagery?
Yes, high-resolution overlays provide realistic views of harbors, marinas, and surroundings, aiding entry into unfamiliar ports.
What storage format is used?
It's provided on microSD/SD cards, compatible with a range of chartplotters for easy installation.
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 010C070100 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: VCA501L Puget Sound-Dixon Entrance
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C070100 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
- Certain Areas Offer High-Resolution Relief Shading, Which Combines Color And Shadow To Give You An Easy-To-Interpret, Clearer View Of Bottom Structure
- 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
- To Give A Clear Picture Of Shallow Waters To Avoid, The Shallow Water Shading Allows For Shading At A User-Defined Depth
- High-Resolution Satellite Imagery With Navigational Charts Overlaid Gives You A Realistic View Of Your Surroundings
- FishEye View - This Underwater Perspective Shows 3-D Representation Of Bottom And Contours As Seen From Below The Waterline
- MarinerEye View - This View Provides A 3-D Representation Of The Surrounding Area Both Above And Below The Waterline
- Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Garmin 010C070100 Warranties
BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VCA501L - Vancouver Island - Dixon Entrance - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Detailed coverage of coast of British Columbia from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the Dixon Entrance, including Everett, Wash., both the Inside and Outside Passages around Vancouver Island, Port Hardy, BC, and the Queen Charlotte Islands.
Premier Coastal Charts
- Industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with updated coastal charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics®content
- Auto Guidance¹ technology quickly calculates a suggested route by using your desired depth and overhead clearance
- 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
- To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, the Shallow Water Shading allows for shading at a user-defined depth
Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail when you’re on the water. BlueChart g3 Vision coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics content.
Auto Guidance
Whether you are fishing or cruising, select a spot, and get a route showing you the general path and nearby obstructions at a safe depth1.
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.
Shallow Water Shading
To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g3 Vision charts feature 1’ contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.
High-resolution Satellite Imagery
High-resolution satellite imagery with navigational charts overlaid gives you a realistic view of your surroundings. It’s our most realistic charting display in a chartplotter — ideal for entering unfamiliar harbors or ports.
FishEye View
This underwater perspective shows 3-D representation of bottom and contours as seen from below the waterline. Interface with sonar data for a customized view.
MarinerEye View
This view provides a 3-D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.
Aerial Photography
Crystal-clear aerial photography shows exceptional detail of many ports, harbors and marinas and is ideal when entering unfamiliar ports.
¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation practices
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.BlueChart g2 Vision provides the same rich detailed charts as BlueChart g2 to help you make the most of your equipment. In addition, g2 Vision also has an ever-growing advanced database function.
SKU: NVN-30400
MPN: 010-C0701-00
UPC: 753759068813
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VCA501L - Vancouver Island - Dixon Entrance - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 30400 |
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