Garmin STRIKER Vivid 7sv Fishfinder w/GT52HW-TM
Garmin STRIKER Vivid 7sv Fishfinder w/GT52HW-TM — Product description
Discover Crystal-Clear Views Beneath the Waves
Imagine gliding across a serene lake at dawn, your eyes locked on a vibrant 7-inch screen that paints fish and submerged structures in stunning, high-contrast colors. The Garmin STRIKER Vivid 7sv with GT52HW-TM transducer turns every outing into a treasure hunt, revealing details that standard fishfinders miss. Whether you're chasing bass in shallow coves or walleye along drop-offs, this setup delivers razor-sharp imagery with seven vivid color palettes tailored to cut through murky water and highlight targets effortlessly.
Anglers swear by its intuitive interface—no steep learning curve here. Power it up, drop the transducer, and start spotting schools of fish with arches that pop against the background. It's designed for real-world fishing, from casual weekends to tournament pursuits, helping you pinpoint hot spots faster and boat more keepers.
Advanced Sonar That Sees What Others Can't
At the heart of this fishfinder is Garmin's proven CHIRP technology, amplified by the GT52HW-TM transducer. Traditional CHIRP sonar (high-wide 150-240 kHz) excels at showing crisp fish arches and bottom contours up to 800 feet deep, with superior target separation that distinguishes individual fish in busy schools.
Unlock Side and Down Views for Total Coverage
CHIRP ClearV and SideV scanning sonars (455/800 kHz) provide nearly photorealistic images directly below and to the sides of your boat, reaching 500 feet. Spot baitfish clouds hugging structure or lurking predators off the beam—perfect for navigating weed beds or rocky points. The wide beam angles (up to 50 degrees at 455 kHz) ensure you cover more water without constant repositioning.
Pro tip: In stained water, switch to a vivid palette like the sunset orange or electric blue to make subtle bottom changes leap out, turning guesswork into precision casts.
GPS Precision for Smarter Fishing Strategies
Built-in high-sensitivity GPS plots your position accurately, letting you mark waypoints on productive humps or brush piles with a simple touch. Create custom routes to troll patterns efficiently and monitor boat speed for optimal lure presentation. No more circling aimlessly—return to proven spots season after season.
Map Your Own Waters with Quickdraw Contours
Roll your own high-definition maps with 1-foot contours using the integrated Quickdraw Contours software. Store up to 2 million acres of personalized data, refining charts as you explore new areas. Share insights via the Garmin Quickdraw Community through Wi-Fi connectivity, crowdsourcing local knowledge without leaving your boat.
GT52HW-TM Transducer: Compact Power for Versatile Mounting
This trolling motor or transom-mount transducer is a game-changer for smaller crafts like kayaks, bass boats, or pontoons. Its compact plastic housing fits deadrise angles from 0° to 70°, and the 20-foot cable gives flexible routing. With depth and temperature sensing, it feeds real-time data to help you adjust for thermoclines or locate turning points.
Expect reliable performance in freshwater environments: clear fish returns, defined structure, and minimal clutter thanks to 250W traditional power and 500W per ClearV/SideV element. Anglers mounting on trolling motors love how it stays submerged and out of the way during fights.
Seamless Connectivity and Everyday Reliability
Pair with the ActiveCaptain app over Wi-Fi for waypoint transfers, smart notifications, and software updates—stay connected dockside or on the water. The IPX7 water-rated unit thrives in rain or spray, with a bright WVGA display visible even in direct sun. Features like AutoGain, Fish Symbol ID, and A-Scope keep the screen clean and informative at any speed, thanks to UltraScroll.
Installation Made Simple
Everything you need arrives ready to mount: tilt/swivel bracket, hardware, power cable, and adapter for dual-port compatibility. Follow the straightforward docs for a clean transom or motor setup in under an hour. It's rugged (1.7 lbs) yet portable for multi-boat use.
What's Ready to Fish Right Out of the Package
- STRIKER Vivid 7sv fishfinder unit
- GT52HW-TM transducer
- Power/data cable
- 12-pin to dual 4-pin adapter
- Tilt/swivel mount and hardware
- Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
STRIKER Vivid 7sv Fishfinder with GT52HW-TM
See fish and structure in colorful detail with the STRIKER Vivid 7sv fishfinder. This easy-to-use device now features high-contrast color palettes to make it easier to see what's beneath the surface. It includes a GT52 transducer for best-in-class Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar as well as CHIRP ClearV and CHIRP SideV scanning sonars. High-sensitivity GPS lets you mark hot spots, plan routes and view your boat's speed. Create and save maps with 1' contours with built-in Quickdraw Contours software. Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity allows you to connect to the ActiveCaptain app1 to transfer waypoints, receive smart notifications and access the Garmin Quickdraw Community. STRIKER Vivid 7sv includes tilt/swivel mount plus hardware and cable.
Features:
- Easy-to-use color fishfinder with new vivid scanning sonar color palettes to easily distinguish fish and structure; tilt/swivel bailmount bracket included
- Includes a GT52 transducer for built-in Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar plus CHIRP ClearV and CHIRP SideV scanning sonars
- High-sensitivity GPS to mark waypoints, create routes and view your boat's speed
- Includes built-in Quickdraw Contours mapping
- Wi-Fi connectivity allows you to connect to the ActiveCaptain app1 to transfer waypoints, receive smart notifications (including software update notifications) and access the Garmin Quickdraw Community
GT52HW-TM
Plastic, TM or Trolling Motor Transducer, High Wide CHIRP/CHIRP DownV/SideV - 455/800kHz, 500W, 12-Pin
GT52HW-TM transducer is perfect for freshwater fishermen who want CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP DownV and CHIRP SideV scanning sonar. This transom mount transducer consistently displays clear and crisp fish arches with superior target separation as well as clear definition of structure below and to the side of the boat.
The 12-pin transducer features high wide band CHIRP traditional sonar (150-240 kHz) and has a power rating of 250 W. The CHIRP DownV and SideV (455/800 kHz) elements have a power rating of 500 W each (1,500 W total).
GT52HW-TM is ideal for mounting to a trolling motor due to its compact size. For installation, follow the included instructions carefully to avoid damaging your boat.
Features:
- Frequency: CHIRP High Wide (150-240 kHz); ClearV CHIRP 455 kHz (425-485 kHz) & 800 kHz (790-850 kHz)
- Power: Traditional 250 W; ClearV/SideVu 350 W
- Beamwidth: Traditional (24-16); ClearV/SideV (2.0x50 @ 455 kHz) & (1.0x30 @ 800 kHz)
- Maximum depth: Traditional: 800 ft.; ClearV: 500 ft.; SideV: 500 ft.
- Depth/Speed/Temperature: Depth and Temperature
- Number of pins: 12-pin
- Cable length: 20 ft.
- Supported deadrise/Transom angles: 0°-70° degree transom
In The Box
- STRIKER Vivid 7sv fishfinder
- GT52HW-TM transducer
- Power/data cable
- 12-pin to dual 4-pin transducer adapter cable
- Tilt/swivel mount
- Hardware
- Garmin bumper sticker
- Documentation
Garmin STRIKER™ Vivid 7sv with GT52 Transducer
Model: 010-02553-00- The sonar color you pick says a lot about your fishing style. Good thing there are 7 new vivid options.
- What a view. Use the included transducer to get CHIRP traditional, ClearVü and SideVü sonars.
- Never lose a hot spot again. Use waypoint marking to find your way back.
- What’s under the water’s surface looks pretty good as 1" contours, just saying.
- Wi-Fi® connection1 on land opens up a world of possibilities on the water.
Choose from 7 new vivid color options to see fish and structure in maximum contrast and clarity on your 7" fishfinder.
Use the included GT52 transducer to get Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar plus CHIRP ClearVü and CHIRP SideVü scanning sonars.
To catch more fish, you need to know where the fish are biting. Use waypoint marking for hot spots so you can easily find your way back.
Plan and create routes and view your boat’s speed on your fishfinder using high-sensitivity GPS.
Nobody knows the waters you fish better than you. With the STRIKER Vivid 7sv fishfinder, you can store up to 2 million acres of maps with 1’ contours.
Connect to the ActiveCaptain® app1 to transfer waypoints, receive smart notifications (including software update notifications) and access the Garmin Quickdraw™ Community.
The STRIKER Vivid 7sv fishfinder includes a tilt/swivel mount plus transom and trolling motor mounting hardware and cable.
1 Requires ActiveCaptain app on your compatible smartphone paired to the STRIKER Vivid 7sv fishfinder; see Garmin.com/ble
Specifications| General | |
| PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS | 9.3" x 5.5" x 2.3" (23.5 x 14.0 x 5.8 cm) |
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION | 800 x 480 pixels |
| DISPLAY TYPE | WVGA color |
| WEIGHT | 1.7 lbs (0.8 kg) |
| WATER RATING | IPX7 |
| TRANSMIT POWER | 500 W (RMS) |
| Sonar Features & Specifications | |
| DUAL-FREQUENCY (50/200 KHZ) SONAR CAPABLE | Yes |
| DUAL-BEAM (77/200 KHZ) SONAR CAPABLE | Yes |
| FREQUENCIES SUPPORTED | Traditional: 50/77/200 kHz CHIRP (mid and high) ClearVü and SideVü 260/455/800 kHz |
| BOTTOM LOCK (SHOWS RETURN FROM THE BOTTOM UP) | Yes |
| WATER TEMPERATURE LOG AND GRAPH | Yes |
| Fishfinder Features | |
| SPLIT-SCREEN ZOOM | Yes |
| ULTRASCROLL® (DISPLAYS FISH TARGETS AT HIGHER BOAT SPEEDS) | Yes |
| FISH SYMBOL ID (HELPS IDENTIFY FISH TARGETS) | Yes |
| AUTOGAIN TECHNOLOGY (MINIMIZES CLUTTER, MAXIMIZES TARGETS) | Yes |
| ADJUSTABLE DEPTH LINE (MEASURES DEPTH OF UNDERWATER OBJECTS) | Yes |
| A-SCOPE (REAL TIME DISPLAY OF FISH PASSING THROUGH TRANSDUCER BEAM) | Yes |
| WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR INCLUDED | Yes |
| Additional | |
| One 4-pin transducer port | Yes |
| One 4-pin SideVü transducer port | Yes |
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes |
| Quickdraw Contours | Yes |
| Integrated GPS | Yes |
| Mark Waypoints | Yes |
| Course over Ground (COG) | Yes |
| Current draw @ 12V | 0.67A |
What's in the Box:
- STRIKER Vivid 7sv fishfinder
- GT52HW-TM transducer
- Power/data cable
- 12-pin to dual 4-pin transducer adapter cable
- Tilt/swivel mount
- Hardware
- Garmin bumper sticker
- Documentation
SKU: NVN-86534
MPN: 010-02553-00
UPC: 753759268381
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin STRIKER Vivid 7sv Fishfinder w/GT52HW-TM |
| SKU / MFR# | 86534 |
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