Garmin BlueChart® g2 HD - HXAF003R - Western Africa - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g2 HD - HXAF003R - Western Africa - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Navigate the diverse and captivating waters of Western Africa with confidence using the Garmin BlueChart g2 HD for this expansive region. Designed for serious mariners, anglers, and explorers, these high-definition charts deliver pinpoint accuracy derived from official hydrographic surveys and trusted private data sources. Whether you're plotting a course along the bustling ports of Morocco and Senegal or venturing toward the remote shores of Angola, this chart pack equips your Garmin chartplotter with the intricate details needed for safe and efficient voyages.
Detailed Coverage Across Western Africa's Coastline
Spanning from El Aaraish in Morocco down to Cape Cross in Namibia, this chart set offers comprehensive general coverage of the entire west coast. Key highlights include:
- In-depth charts for major hubs like Casablanca (Morocco), Dakar (Senegal), Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire), Douala (Cameroon), Lagos (Nigeria), and Luanda (Angola).
- Island clusters such as the Madeira Islands, Canary Islands, and Cape Verde Islands with exceptional detail for docking and exploration.
- Remote outposts including St. Helena Island, Ascension Island, and the Azores, perfect for transatlantic adventurers.
These charts shine in revealing narrow channels, intricate coastlines, and hidden bays that define Western Africa's maritime landscape, helping you avoid hazards while maximizing your time on the water.
Key Features That Elevate Your On-Water Experience
What sets these charts apart is their blend of precision and usability, tailored for real-world boating scenarios:
- Navigational Aids and Hydrography: Spot soundings, depth contours, tides, and currents ensure you're always aware of underwater topography and dynamic water conditions.
- Detailed Harbor and Marina Plans: Zoom into ports with layouts that include berths, facilities, and approach paths, simplifying arrivals and departures even in unfamiliar waters.
- Depth Range Shading: Customize up to 10 shading levels to instantly spot your target fishing depths or safe navigation zones, a game-changer for bottom fishing off Angola's reefs or trolling near Cape Verde.
- Ultra-Fine 1-Foot Contours: Capture subtle bottom structures in shallow areas, swamps, canals, and marinas—ideal for precise maneuvering in Lagos Lagoon or Senegal's river mouths.
- Shallow Water Shading: Set your own depth threshold to highlight risks, preventing groundings along Africa's variable coastal shelves.
Loaded onto a microSD/SD card, installation is seamless with compatible Garmin chartplotters, delivering smooth scrolling and quick rendering for uninterrupted plotting.
Why Choose These Charts for Western Africa Adventures?
Western Africa's coastline blends vibrant cultures, rich fisheries, and dramatic geography—from the windy Canaries to the oil-rich Gulf of Guinea. Anglers target trophy species like tuna and marlin, while cruisers seek uncrowded anchorages in Cape Verde. These charts empower you with pro-level intel: anticipate current shifts off Dakar for better lure presentation, or trace 1-foot contours to uncover structure near Luanda for epic bottom bounces. Mariners praise the clarity in high-traffic zones, reducing stress during night approaches. It's not just data—it's your edge for safer, more rewarding trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does the Garmin BlueChart g2 HD HXAF003R cover?
It provides detailed coverage of Western Africa's coast from El Aaraish, Morocco, to Cape Cross, Namibia, including ports like Casablanca, Dakar, and Luanda, plus islands such as Madeira, Canary, Cape Verde, St. Helena, Ascension, and the Azores.
Is this chart compatible with my Garmin chartplotter?
Yes, it's designed for use with compatible Garmin chartplotters and loads easily via microSD or SD card for plug-and-play functionality.
What makes the depth shading features useful?
Depth Range Shading supports up to 10 customizable ranges, while Shallow Water Shading highlights user-defined shallows, aiding quick hazard identification and targeting specific depths for fishing or navigation.
Are the contours detailed enough for fishing?
Absolutely—1-foot contours reveal fine bottom structures, perfect for spotting reefs, drop-offs, and wrecks in areas like Nigeria's coastal waters or Angola's fishing grounds.
Does it include tides and currents?
Yes, charts incorporate tides, currents, spot soundings, and navigational aids from official sources for reliable planning in dynamic African waters.
How does it help with harbor navigation?
Detailed harbor and marina charts show layouts, depths, and aids, guiding you confidently into ports like Abidjan or Douala, even at night or in poor visibility.
Equip your vessel with these charts and unlock Western Africa's waterways like a local. From coastal cruisers to offshore pros, experience navigation redefined.
BlueChart ® G3 Vision includes all the reliability, functionality and integrated Garmin and Navionics content of BlueChart g3 while adding even more exceptional features, such as high-resolution relief shading, to help you along your journeys.
Garmin 010C074920 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: Africa And Western Coastal
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C074920 Features & Benefits
- 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
- Detailed Charts Help The Mariner Guide Their Boat In And Out Of Port With Confidence
- Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Garmin 010C074920 Warranties
BlueChart® g2 HD - HXAF003R - Western Africa
Coverage:
General coverage of the west coast of Africa from El Aaraich, Mor. to Cape Cross, Nam., including Abidjan, C.I., Douala, Cam. and Luanda, Ang. Included in this overall general coverage are a number of detailed charts covering areas such as Casablanca, Mor., Dakar, Sen., and Lagos, Nig. Also includes general coverage of St. Helena Is., Ascension Is., and the Azores. Also includes detailed coverage of the Madeira Islands, Canary Islands, and Cape Verde Islands.
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.Bluechart G2 HD-HXAF003R-West Africa coverage: The Ministry of Railways has comprehensive coverage of the west coast of Africa. To widen the cross, south, including Abidjan, c.i, Douala, Qam. ...
SKU: NVN-35580
MPN: 010-C0749-20
UPC: 753759089689
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g2 HD - HXAF003R - Western Africa - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 35580 |
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