Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS009R - Jacksonville - Key West - microSD™/SD™
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS009R - Jacksonville - Key West - microSD™/SD™ Product Description
Unlock Precision Navigation Along Florida's Coast and Beyond
Navigating the intricate waterways from Jacksonville down to Key West demands charts that reveal every twist and turn with crystal clarity. This BlueChart g3 Vision HD edition (VUS009R) stands out by blending Garmin's proprietary data with Navionics expertise, delivering a seamless experience tailored for Southeast U.S. waters. Whether you're chasing trophy fish in Lake Okeechobee or threading through the shallows of the Abacos, these charts transform your Garmin chartplotter into a reliable co-pilot.
Imagine plotting a course through the St. John's River's meandering channels or the St. Lucie Canal without second-guessing depths— that's the confidence these maps instill. Boaters rave about how the enhanced visuals cut down on guesswork, especially during low-light conditions or when visibility drops in foggy inlets.
Detailed Coverage That Matches Your Adventure
Spanning from Darien, Georgia, all the way to Key West, Florida, this chart set captures the full sweep of critical areas: the entire St. John's River, St. Lucie Canal, Lake Okeechobee, and extending westward to Ft. Myers. Venture offshore, and you'll find meticulous mapping of Bimini, the Abacos, and Grand Bahama Island, powered by Explorer Charts of the Bahamas for authentic local insights.
These aren't just lines on a screen—they highlight marinas, bridges, and hazards with pinpoint accuracy, making them indispensable for weekend warriors exploring Florida's ICW or serious anglers targeting Bahamian reefs.
Standout Features for Smarter On-Water Decisions
- Auto Guidance Technology: Input your boat's draft and clearance preferences, and it instantly generates a safe route, adjusting for real-time conditions to keep you on track.
- High-Resolution Relief Shading: Shadows and colors mimic the seabed's true topography, helping you spot drop-offs and structures far better than traditional contours—perfect for bottom fishing in swamps or canals.
- Depth Range Shading: Customize up to 10 shade bands to spotlight your ideal fishing or sailing depths, glancing at your plotter to stay in the zone.
- Ultra-Fine 1-Foot Contours: Navigate tight marinas or skinny waters with confidence, as these detailed lines expose subtle bottom changes that coarser charts miss.
- Shallow Water Shading: Highlight no-go zones in custom colors, preventing those heart-stopping groundings in unfamiliar Bahamian flats.
- Satellite Imagery and 3D Perspectives: Overlay high-res photos of ports and landmarks, then switch to MarinerEye (above-water 3D) or FishEye (underwater views) for immersive situational awareness.
- NOAA Raster Charts: Download traditional paper-chart looks via the ActiveCaptain app for a nostalgic yet functional backup view.
Compared to standard BlueChart g3, this Vision HD version packs all these extras, elevating your setup from basic to pro-level without the hassle of multiple cards.
Pro Tips for Maximizing Your Charts on the Water
For St. John's River runs, leverage the 1-foot contours to hug the channel edges safely, especially during tidal swings. In Lake Okeechobee, Depth Range Shading shines for bass tournaments, letting you zero in on 8-12 foot ledges. Bahamas explorers, pair satellite imagery with relief shading to scout coral heads before dropping anchor.
Pro tip: Update via ActiveCaptain regularly to sync with the latest survey data, ensuring your routes reflect recent changes from dredging or storms. This microSD/SD card slips effortlessly into compatible Garmin plotters, ready to go from the moment you power up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does the VUS009R chart cover?
It covers Darien, GA to Key West, FL, including the St. John's River, St. Lucie Canal, Lake Okeechobee, Ft. Myers, plus Bimini, Abacos, and Grand Bahama Island with Bahamas Explorer Charts data.
Is Auto Guidance safe for actual navigation?
Auto Guidance is designed for planning and route suggestions based on your inputs, but always use it alongside safe navigation practices and local knowledge.
Can I view NOAA raster charts with this product?
Yes, download them for free through the ActiveCaptain app for a paper-chart style overlay, viewable on compatible devices.
What's the difference from regular BlueChart g3?
Vision HD adds Auto Guidance, relief shading, 1' contours, shallow water shading, 3D views, and satellite imagery—features absent in the base g3.
Does it work with all Garmin chartplotters?
It's compatible with Garmin chartplotters that support BlueChart g3 Vision HD cards via microSD or SD slots.
How does relief shading help with fishing?
It uses color and shadows to reveal bottom structures like ledges and humps clearly, making it easier to target fish-holding spots without sonar alone.
BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS009R - Jacksonville - Key West - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Featuring data from the Explorer Charts of the Bahamas. Darien, GA to Key West, FL including the entire St. John's River, the St. Lucie Canal, Lake Okeechobee, with coverage over to Ft. Myers. Also includes detailed coverage of Bimini, the Abacos and Grand Bahama Island.
Premier Coastal Navigation Charts
- Provides industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with updated coastal charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics® data
- Auto Guidance¹ technology uses your desired depth and overhead clearance to calculate routes and show a suggested path to follow
- High-resolution relief shading combines color and shadow to give you an easy-to-interpret, clearer view of bottom structure than contour lines alone
- Depth Range Shading provides 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
Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail on the water. BlueChart g3 Vision coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data, Auto Guidance technology and high-resolution relief shading..
Auto Guidance Technology
The Auto Guidance feature¹ uses your desired depth and overhead clearance to calculate a route and a suggested path to follow.
High-resolution Relief Shading Feature
High-resolution relief shading combines color and shadow to give you an easy-to-interpret, clearer view of bottom structure than contour lines alone.
Up to 1’ Contours
The closer the contour lines, the more accurate the depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts and navigation in swamps, canals and marinas.
NOAA Raster Cartography
If you prefer your display to have the look of paper charts, NOAA raster cartography2 is available as a free downloadable feature via the ActiveCaptain® app.
Depth Range Shading
This feature provides up to 10 depth ranges, enabling you to view your target depth at a glance.
Shallow Water Shading
This feature allows you to use shading to designate the shallow water depths you need to avoid.
High-resolution Satellite Imagery
These detailed images of ports, marinas, bridges and navigational landmarks help provide you with superior situational awareness.
Unique 3-D Views
MarinerEye and FishEye views provide additional perspective both above and below the water line.
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
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 a growing high-end database.
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS009R - Jacksonville - Key West - microSD™/SD™ Technical Specifications
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS009R - Jacksonville - Key West - microSD™/SD™ Shipping & Return
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