MapSource BlueChart serves up the best offshore cartography around and works in seamless integration with a wide range of Garmin products. See the product compatibility table (right) for a list of products that Garmin recommends with this software. Available in 4 versions:
Americas
Atlantic
Atlantic Small
Pacific
CDs vs. Pre-programmed data cards:
These CDs provide the same detailed, object-oriented cartography as our pre-programmed BlueChart data cards, including specific region breakdowns. For further details, see our BlueChart pages. Version 8.5 features include:
Updated map data for Americas, Atlantic, Atlantic Small and Pacific versions
Chart-specific information, including chart name and number, scale, revision date, latest Notice to Mariners date
Object-oriented cartography
Faithful representation of published official paper charts
Shaded depth contours
Intertidal zones
Spot soundings
Navaids with view range and coverage
Port plans
Tides, wrecks, restricted areas and anchorages
Trip and waypoint management functions**
**These functions of this product work with nearly all Garmin® GPS units, excluding the GPS 100 family and panel mount aviation units.
Unlocking Your Coverage
When you purchase the MapSource BlueChart® CD, you’ll have access to detailed nautical charts for one region of your choice. Follow instructions on the certificate to unlock one region, then download the map data to a blank data card or compatible Garmin unit. You can reprogram the data card whenever you want by simply downloading different areas
