Garmin BlueChart® g3 HD - HXEU006R - Scotland West Coast - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g3 HD - HXEU006R - Scotland West Coast - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Explore the Rugged Beauty of Scotland's West Coast with Precision Navigation
Navigating the dramatic fjords, intricate island chains, and bustling harbors along Scotland's west coast demands charts that match the terrain's complexity. From the wild Hebrides to the sheltered lochs around Glasgow and Ayr, this specialized chart package delivers the sharp detail and reliable guidance every skipper needs. Whether you're plotting a passage past the towering cliffs of Skye or threading through the narrow channels of Arran, these high-definition maps turn potential hazards into confident voyages.
Crafted for mariners who know the area's reputation for sudden weather shifts and tidal races, the coverage spans from the remote Isle of Lewis and Loch Bervie down to Campbeltown Harbour and Girvan. Expect vivid renditions of coastal features, inland waterways, and key ports, empowering you to focus on the adventure rather than the chart table.
Key Features That Elevate Your On-Water Experience
These charts stand out by blending cutting-edge Garmin technology with trusted Navionics data, creating a seamless fusion of coverage and clarity. Here's how they transform standard navigation into something intuitive and proactive:
- Auto Guidance Innovation: Input your preferred depth and overhead clearance, and watch as intelligent algorithms generate a tailored route overlaid directly on the chart. It's like having a seasoned local pilot suggesting the safest path through tricky straits or around submerged rocks—perfect for less familiar waters off Mull or Islay.
- Depth Range Shading Mastery: Visualize up to 10 customizable depth bands at a glance. Spot your ideal fishing depths or safe anchorages amid the varied seabeds, from shallow bays to deeper offshore grounds.
- Ultra-Detailed 1-Foot Contours: Pinpoint bottom structure with unprecedented accuracy. Anglers targeting wrecks or reefs near Oban will appreciate the enhanced fishing charts, while canal and marina navigators gain confidence in tight spaces.
- Shallow Water Shading Alert: Define your shallow-water threshold, and the map highlights risks in real-time. Essential for avoiding the uncharted shallows that dot the west coast's intricate coastline.
- NOAA Raster Cartography Access: Downloadable through the ActiveCaptain app, this adds authentic paper-chart views to surveyed zones, complete with labeled points of interest, longitudes, and latitudes for precise positioning.
Delivered on a convenient microSD/SD card, compatibility extends to a wide array of chartplotters, ensuring plug-and-play readiness for your setup.
Why West Coast Scotland Mariners Swear by These Charts
The west coast's labyrinth of sea lochs, overfalls, and island passages has claimed many unwary vessels over the centuries. Modern skippers counter this with tools that reveal nuances invisible to the naked eye. Imagine approaching the treacherous Corryvreckan whirlpool or the narrows of the Kyle of Lochalsh—these charts illuminate safe corridors, mark hazards, and even suggest routes that respect local currents and tides.
For fishing enthusiasts, the 1-foot contours unlock hidden gems: wrecks teeming with pollock off the Minch, or crab grounds in the sheltered firths. Cruising sailors find detailed port plans for Glasgow's marinas or Ayr's yacht clubs, while commercial operators benefit from updated Navionics integration for efficient transits. It's not just data; it's decision-making power that keeps you ahead of the elements.
Pair this with your chartplotter's real-time overlays, and you've got a dynamic system that adapts as conditions evolve—fog rolling in from the Atlantic or a building swell from the southwest. Real-world users report fewer hesitant maneuvers and more time enjoying the scenery, from puffins on the Shiants to seals in Loch Fyne.
Tailored Benefits for Every Type of Voyager
For Weekend Warriors: Simplify family outings with Auto Guidance handling the planning, leaving you free to skipper without stress.
For Serious Anglers: Dive into bathymetric details that reveal prime spots for mackerel runs or cod hauls along the coast.
For Liveaboard Adventurers: Comprehensive inland coverage means seamless transitions from sea to river, exploring up to Glasgow's urban edges.
Backed by Garmin's commitment to marine reliability, these charts evolve with user feedback and data updates, ensuring your edge stays sharp season after season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does the Scotland West Coast chart cover?
It encompasses the Scottish west coast from the Isle of Lewis and Loch Bervie southward to Campbeltown Harbour and Girvan, including major spots like Glasgow, Ayr, Skye, Arran, and numerous islands and lochs in between.
How does Auto Guidance work on these charts?
Auto Guidance uses your specified depth and clearance parameters to compute and display a suggested route path overlaid on the chart, aiding in efficient and safe passage planning—ideal for complex coastal navigation.
Is NOAA raster cartography included, and how do I get it?
Yes, it's available as a free downloadable feature via the ActiveCaptain app, providing paper-chart-style views with labeled coordinates for enhanced situational awareness.
What makes the contour details superior for fishing?
With up to 1-foot contours, bottom structures like reefs, drops, and wrecks are depicted accurately, helping pinpoint productive fishing locations along Scotland's varied seabeds.
Can I customize shallow water shading?
Absolutely—set your own depth threshold, and the charts will shade shallow areas dynamically, making it easier to steer clear of hazards in unfamiliar shallows.
Which chartplotters are compatible?
Designed for broad compatibility with Garmin chartplotters that support SD/microSD cards, ensuring straightforward integration into your marine electronics setup.
How does integration with Navionics data benefit me?
It combines Garmin's proprietary features with Navionics' renowned coastal detail, delivering richer port plans, bathymetry, and updates for more reliable west coast navigation.
Ready to Chart Your Next Scottish Adventure?
Equip your vessel with the detail that turns the west coast's challenges into triumphs. Safe travels through Scotland's timeless waters.
BlueChart ® G3 coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data. Also included is Auto Guidance 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 provided as a free downloadable feature via the ActiveCaptain app. It gives your chartplotter paper chart like views of NOAA-surveyed areas in which individual points of interest are labeled with corresponding longitude and latitude information.
Garmin 010C076520 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: HXEU006R Scotland, West Coastal And Inland
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C076520 Features & Benefits
- Provides Industry-Leading Coverage, Clarity And Detail With Updated Coastal Charts That Feature Integrated Garmin And Navionics ® Content
- Auto Guidance Technology Quickly Calculates A Suggested Route By 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 To Avoid
- 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 010C076520 Warranties
BlueChart® g3 HD - HXEU006R - Scotland West Coast - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Scottish coast: Covers from the Isle of Lewis and Loch Bervie to Campbeltown Harbour and Girvan, including Glasgow, Ayr, and the islands of Skye, Arran, and many others.
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 cartography 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 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.
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 practices. Auto Guidance is not included in preloaded BlueChart g3 for ECHOMAP™ Plus series chartplotters
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SKU: NVN-35604
MPN: 010-C0765-20
UPC: 753759091545
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g3 HD - HXEU006R - Scotland West Coast - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 35604 |
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