Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VSA002R - South America West Coast - microSD™/SD™
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VSA002R - South America West Coast - microSD™/SD™ Product Description
Navigate the Rugged West Coast of South America with Confidence
Embarking on a voyage along the dramatic west coast of Central and South America demands charts that reveal every hidden reef, shifting sandbar, and prime fishing spot. This premium marine chart package delivers intricate details from Acapulco, Mexico, down to Tierra del Fuego, looping north to Puerto Deseado, Argentina. You'll get seamless coverage of the Panama Canal's locks, the remote Galapagos Islands' volcanic shores, Lake Titicaca's high-altitude waters, the Falklands' windswept bays, and even isolated outposts like San Felix and San Fernandez Islands. Whether you're threading the needle through the Panama Canal or chasing trophy fish off Ecuador's continental shelf, these charts turn uncertain waters into familiar territory.
Imagine plotting a course through the Humboldt Current's nutrient-rich upwellings, where coastal fog can roll in thick and fast. High-definition bathymetry and layered shading help you spot safe depths instantly, while overlaid satellite views let you correlate chart data with real-world landmarks like lighthouses and breakwaters. Boaters and anglers rave about how these tools transform long passages into efficient, stress-free adventures.
Standout Features That Elevate Your On-Water Experience
Crafted from a blend of official hydrographic surveys and proprietary data, this chart set goes beyond basic plotting. Here's what sets it apart for serious mariners:
- Precision Bathymetry: Up to 1-foot contours paint a vivid picture of the seafloor, perfect for bottom fishing in Peru's rocky inlets or dodging shallows near Chile's fjords.
- Customizable Depth Shading: Highlight up to 10 depth ranges or set shallow-water alerts to keep your hull clear during tidal swings in the Galapagos.
- Auto Guidance Pathways: Input your vessel's specs, pick a waypoint, and get a smart route suggestion that factors in no-go zones—ideal for first-timers tackling the Panama Canal.
- Immersive 3D Perspectives: MarinerEye view drops you below the surface for a submerged scan, while FishEye blends above- and below-water details, revealing drop-offs where pelagics hunt.
- Satellite and Aerial Overlays: Crisp photos of marinas from Callao to Punta Arenas help you dock blind in unfamiliar spots, with roads traced inland for easy provisioning runs.
- Dynamic Tides and Currents: Spot-soundings and predictions keep you ahead of strong rips off Colombia or the roaring forties around Cape Horn.
These aren't just lines on a screen—they're your virtual crew, blending cutting-edge visuals with practical intel for safer, more productive outings.
Why Choose These Charts for West Coast Adventures?
For coastal cruisers hugging Mexico's Pacific shores or offshore sailors bound for the Falklands, standard charts often fall short on detail. This package shines in variable conditions: nutrient-packed waters teeming with marlin and tuna demand pinpoint structure views, while maze-like channels in the Chilean archipelago require aerial reconnaissance to avoid grounding.
"Crossing from Panama to the Galapagos, the 3D FishEye view showed us a seamount we nearly missed—landed a 200lb yellowfin right on it."
Updates keep data fresh against erosion and new aids, ensuring reliability season after season. Stored on a rugged microSD/SD card, it's plug-and-play with compatible plotters, freeing you to focus on the horizon.
Tailored for Real-World Challenges
| Feature | Benefit for South America West Coast |
|---|---|
| 1-Foot Contours | Pinpoints narrow shelves for bottom bouncing in Peru's upwelling zones |
| Depth Range Shading | Visualizes safe passages amid volcanic islands like the Galapagos |
| MarinerEye 3D | Reveals underwater canyons approaching Tierra del Fuego |
| Satellite Imagery | Matches charts to terrain for Panama Canal transits |
| Aerial Photos | Details crowded marinas from Acapulco to Valparaiso |
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 010C106300 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: VSA002R South America And West Coast
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C106300 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
- Garmin Auto Guidance Technology Shows A Suggested Route To A Destination
- 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
- Shallow Water Shading Feature Allows For Depth Shading At A User-Defined Level To Aid In Navigation
- Unique 3D Views Like MarinerEye And FishEye Provide Additional Perspective Both Above And Below The Water Line
- High-Resolution Satellite Imagery Of Ports, Marinas, Bridges And Navigational Landmarks For Superior Situational Awareness
- Crystal-Clear Aerial Photography Shows Exceptional Detail Of Many Ports, Harbors And Marinas And Is Ideal When Entering Unfamiliar Ports
- Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Garmin 010C106300 Warranties
BlueChart® g3 Vision® - VSA002R - South America West Coast - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
The west coast of Central and South America from Acalpulco, Mexico to Tierra del Fuego and then north to Puerto Deseado, Argentina. Coverage also includes the east coast of Panama; the Panama Canal; the Galapagos Islands; Lake Titicaca; the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas); San Felix Island and the San Fernandez Islands including Selkirk.
Our Premium 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
- Garmin Auto Guidance technology shows a suggested route to a destination¹
- 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
- Shallow Water Shading feature allows for depth shading at a user-defined level to aid in navigation
- Unique 3D views like MarinerEye and FishEye provide additional perspective both above and below the water line
- High-resolution satellite imagery of ports, marinas, bridges and navigational landmarks for superior situational awareness
Auto Guidance¹
Auto Guidance technology quickly calculates a suggested route using your boat's dimensions and a suggested path to follow.
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 g3 Vision 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.
MarinerEye View
Provides a 3-D representation of the ocean floor as seen from below the waterline.
FishEye View
Provides a 3-D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.
High-resolution Satellite Imagery
High-resolution satellite imagery with navigational charts overlaid gives you a realistic view of your surroundings so you can navigate with a clear moving-chart representation of your boat’s position. It’s our most realistic charting display in a chartplotter.
Aerial Photography
Crystal clear aerial photography shows exceptional detail of many ports, harbors and marinas and is ideal when entering unfamiliar ports.
¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.With the help of detailed ocean information, understand the precise location of your ship in navigation, coastal features, anchorages, obstacles, waterways, restricted areas, etc.
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VSA002R - South America West Coast - microSD™/SD™ Technical Specifications
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Garmin |
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0.1 lb |
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VSA002R - South America West Coast - microSD™/SD™ User Reviews
Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VSA002R - South America West Coast - microSD™/SD™ Shipping & Return
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0.1 lb |
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0.00 (h) x 5.00 (w) x 5.00 (l) |
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0.0 |
| USPS First Class: |
Yes |
| P65: |
Yes |
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