Garmin BlueChart® g2 HD - HXUS021R - California - Mexico - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g2 HD - HXUS021R - California - Mexico - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Navigate the West Coast with Precision: From California's Rugged Shores to Mexico's Vibrant Bays
Imagine threading your vessel through the misty fog banks off Mendocino, hugging the iconic cliffs of the Channel Islands, or easing into the bustling marinas of San Diego and Baja's hidden gems. This marine chart collection delivers the sharp, reliable detail serious boaters demand for the stretch from Point Arena down to Puerto Vallarta. You'll get intimate knowledge of San Francisco Bay's tricky currents, the Baja Peninsula's remote anchorages, and key Mexican ports like Mazatlán, Acapulco, and Salina Cruz. It's not just a map—it's your edge for safer passages, smarter fishing runs, and unforgettable coastal adventures.
Standout Features That Elevate Your On-Water Experience
Built from a blend of official hydrographic surveys and trusted private surveys, these charts pack in navigational beacons, precise spot soundings, contour lines, tidal predictions, and current flows. Harbors and marinas pop with port-plan precision, making docking a breeze even in unfamiliar waters.
- Depth Range Shading Mastery: Customize up to 10 shading layers to spotlight your ideal fishing depths or safe navigation zones—spot the sweet spot instantly without guesswork.
- Ultra-Fine 1-Foot Contours: Reveal the seabed's subtle undulations in shallow bays, narrow canals, swampy inlets, and crowded marinas. Anglers love how this uncovers prime structure for trophy catches; navigators appreciate the clarity for tight maneuvers.
- Shallow Water Shading: Set your own threshold to highlight risks and opportunities, turning potential hazards into confident cruising grounds.
Whether you're chasing yellowtail off Baja or plotting a multi-day cruise south, these tools transform raw data into actionable insights, helping you fish harder, sail smarter, and stay secure.
Why Boaters Swear by These Charts for California-to-Mexico Runs
In the real world, where swells crash unpredictably and weather shifts fast, detailed contours mean avoiding unseen shallows that could ground you. Fishermen report landing more keepers by zeroing in on drop-offs and humps invisible to the naked eye. Cruisers rave about the harbor insets that guide them straight to fuel docks and moorings after long offshore legs. Pair this with your chartplotter's overlay capabilities, and you've got a virtual pilot whispering secrets of the coast. It's especially clutch for the Baja bash—those exposed stretches demand every bit of bottom intel to dodge kelp beds and rogue rocks.
Fishing Hotspots and Nav Tips
Target the productive grounds around the Channel Islands for rockfish and halibut, where 1-foot contours expose pinnacles teeming with life. In Mexico, use current data to time your drifts off Cabo for marlin. Pro tip: Layer shallow shading at 20 feet to scout beachable spots for a sunset grill session, always cross-checking with local knowledge.
Getting the Most from Your Chart Card
Pop it into your compatible unit via microSD or SD adapter, and watch high-definition layers activate. Zoom in on marinas for slip assignments, overlay tides for slack-water timing, and toggle shading to match conditions. Update your plotter's software for seamless integration, and calibrate depths to your transducer for pinpoint accuracy. It's straightforward power that builds confidence mile after nautical mile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific coastal areas does this chart cover?
It spans from Point Arena in Northern California down to Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, highlighting Mendocino, San Francisco Bay, Channel Islands, San Diego, and the Baja Peninsula. Broader Mexican coastal coverage includes Mazatlán, Acapulco, and Salina Cruz.
How does Depth Range Shading help during navigation or fishing?
This feature lets you shade up to 10 customizable depth ranges, making it easy to visualize target depths for safe passage or prime fishing structures at a glance.
Are the contour lines detailed enough for shallow water navigation?
Yes, with 1-foot contours, you'll see precise bottom profiles ideal for swamps, canals, marinas, and fishing spots where every inch matters.
What makes these charts different from basic nautical maps?
They combine official sources with private surveys for richer detail on aids to navigation, tides, currents, spot soundings, and harbor plans, plus interactive shading not found on paper charts.
Can I use Shallow Water Shading for safer coastal cruising?
Absolutely—define your shallow threshold to highlight potential hazards or explore-able shallows, enhancing safety along rugged coasts like Baja.
Is this suitable for both recreational fishing and longer voyages?
Perfect for both: anglers get bottom structure for hot bites, while cruisers benefit from port details and currents for efficient, secure trips from California to Mexico.
What should I do if I encounter issues with the chart?
Contact the manufacturer directly for support, as this product is not returnable to the original point of purchase.
BlueChart® g2 HD - HXUS021R - California - Mexico - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Point Arena to Puerto Vallarta, including Mendocino, San Francisco Bay, Channel Islands, San Diego, and the Baja Peninsula. General coverage for the Mexican coast, including Mazatlan, Acapulco and Salina Cruz.
Our Advanced Chart Offering
- Derived from official charts and private sources to provide navigational aids, spot soundings, depth contours, tides and currents, and detailed harbors and marinas
- Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges enables 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
- Shallow Water Shading feature allows for depth shading at a user-defined level to aid in navigation
Advanced Chart Detail
Detailed charts help the mariner guide their boat in and out of port with confidence.
Depth Range Shading
Displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g2 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.
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.""
SKU: NVN-35557
MPN: 010-C0722-20
UPC: 753759089184
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g2 HD - HXUS021R - California - Mexico - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 35557 |
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