Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS033R - Bristol Bay - Kotzebue Snd. - microSD™/SD™
Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS033R - Bristol Bay - Kotzebue Snd. - microSD™/SD™ — Product description
Navigate Alaska's Rugged Coastline with Precision
Embark on adventures across Bristol Bay and beyond with charts tailored for the wild Alaskan waters. This collection spans from Sutwik Island along the Alaska Peninsula up to Kotzebue Sound, capturing key spots like Dillingham, Kvichak Bay, Port Moller, Chignik Bay, and Norton Sound. It even extends to the Aleutian Islands, including Unalaska Island to Unimak Island with Akutan and Unimak Pass. Whether you're chasing salmon runs in Bristol Bay or exploring remote inlets, these charts deliver the detail needed to handle shifting sands, strong currents, and hidden reefs that define this region.
For anglers and boaters familiar with Alaska's fishing grounds, the enhanced bottom structure mapping shines in areas like Kvichak Bay, where precise contours can mean the difference between a trophy catch and getting grounded. Integrated data from trusted sources ensures your plotter reflects the latest nautical intelligence, helping you focus on the thrill of the journey rather than second-guessing your path.
Standout Features for Real-World Boating
These charts go beyond basic lines on a screen, blending advanced visualization with smart routing to elevate your on-water experience.
Auto Guidance: Smarter Pathfinding
Picture plotting a course through the maze of shoals in Norton Sound without the hassle. Auto Guidance factors in your boat's draft and overhead obstacles, generating a suggested route that's safe and efficient. It's especially handy in Alaska's variable tides, where manual plotting can eat up valuable fishing time. Just set your parameters, and let the tech handle the rest—always cross-check with your eyes and instruments for ultimate safety.
High-Resolution Relief Shading: See the Seabed Like Never Before
Traditional contours are great, but relief shading adds shadows and color gradients for a bathymetric view that's intuitive at a glance. In Bristol Bay's shallow bays, this reveals drop-offs and humps where fish school, making it a game-changer for bottom-fishing pros targeting halibut or king salmon.
Depth Tools Tailored for Alaskan Waters
- Up to 10 Depth Range Shades: Quickly spot your ideal fishing depth, from 10 feet in the shallows to deeper channels.
- 1-Foot Contours: Ultra-fine detail perfect for navigating narrow passes like Unimak Pass or marinas amid swampy coastal areas.
- Custom Shallow Water Shading: Highlight user-defined shallows to steer clear of trouble in tide-swept zones.
Immersive 3D Perspectives
Dive into FishEye view for an underwater lens on contours and structure, ideal for spotting wrecks or reefs below. Switch to MarinerEye for a cross-section above and below the surface, giving context in foggy Aleutians or cluttered anchorages. These aren't gimmicks—they're tools that build confidence in unfamiliar territory.
Satellite Overlay for Situational Mastery
High-res imagery layers ports, bridges, and landmarks right over your charts. Entering Chignik Bay? See the layout before you arrive, reducing surprises and boosting efficiency during multi-day trips.
Maximize Your Charts in Alaskan Conditions
Alaska's weather shifts fast, and these charts pair perfectly with modern chartplotters. Load them onto your microSD or SD card for seamless integration. Pro tip: Pair with sonar for live bottom tracking—relief shading aligns beautifully with real-time fish arches. In remote areas like Kotzebue Sound, where cell service fades, this offline detail becomes your most reliable crew member. Always update via official channels to stay current with notices to mariners, and practice routes in simulator mode before heading out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific regions does the VUS033R chart cover?
It covers Bristol Bay and the Alaska Peninsula from Sutwik Island to Kotzebue Sound, including Dillingham, Kvichak Bay, Port Moller, Chignik Bay, Norton Sound, and the Aleutian Islands from Unalaska to Unimak Island with Akutan and Unimak Pass.
How does Auto Guidance work on these charts?
Auto Guidance calculates routes based on your specified depth and clearance, providing a suggested path. It's a planning tool—always verify with visual navigation.
What makes relief shading better than standard contours?
Relief shading uses color and shadows for a 3D-like seabed view, making structure like drop-offs easier to interpret quickly compared to lines alone.
Can I use these charts for fishing in Bristol Bay?
Absolutely—1-foot contours and depth shading highlight prime fishing structures, ideal for salmon and halibut in bays like Kvichak.
What storage format do these charts use?
They come on microSD/SD cards, compatible with most Garmin chartplotters for easy plug-and-play use.
Are there 3D viewing options?
Yes, FishEye offers underwater 3D contours, while MarinerEye shows above- and below-water perspectives for better orientation.
How does shallow water shading help?
You set a custom depth threshold, and it shades shallows to avoid, crucial in tide-influenced Alaskan coasts.
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 010C073400 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: VUS033R Bristol Bay-Kotzebue
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C073400 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 010C073400 Warranties
BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS033R - Bristol Bay - Kotzebue Snd. - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
Bristol Bay and the Alaska Peninsula from Sutwik Island to Kotzebue Sound, including Dillingham, Kvichak Bay, Port Moller, Chignik Bay, and Norton Sound. Also covers the Aleutian Islands from Unalaska Island to Unimak Island, including Akutan and Unimak Pass.
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
Experience unparalleled coverage and exquisite details on the water. BlueChart g3 Vision coastal chart provides industry-leading coverage, clarity and detailed information, and integrates...
SKU: NVN-30389
MPN: 010-C0734-00
UPC: 753759069148
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VUS033R - Bristol Bay - Kotzebue Snd. - microSD™/SD™ |
| SKU / MFR# | 30389 |
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