Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - November 2019

high-resolution relief shading that combines color and shadow to bring an entirely new level of detail to the ocean floor and lake bottom, now offering coverage for the en- tire continental U.S. coast line and more than 150 lakes, respectively. Right out of the box, users have access to some amazing sonar capabilities too. The “xs” Plus versions support 1kW CHIRP traditional sonar, ClearVü scanning sonar and Pan- optix™ all-seeing sonar, including the Panoptix LiveScope™ System, and the “xsv” Plus models also include support for SideVü scanning sonar (transducers sold separately). Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi®, it’s easy to take advantage of the free all-in-one Garmin ActiveCaptain® mobile app that cre- ates a simple yet powerful connection between a compat- ible mobile device and a GPSMAP Plus. Use the ActiveCap- tain app to access, update and purchase maps and charts from the OneChart™ storefront on a mobile device anytime, and reference the ActiveCaptain community for marina and other points of interest details, access to Quickdraw™ Community data and more. Active Captain also provides smart notification directly to the plotter/combo, over-the- air software updates, off-vessel planning capabilities and so much more. Available in a range of sizes to accommodate nearly every boat and budget, the GPSMAP Plus series is available with a bright, sunlight-readable 7-, 9- or 12-inch intuitive touch- screen display. All offer full-network support for the shar- ing of sonar, maps, user data, cameras and more among multiple units, and NMEA 2000 support for connectivity, in- cluding autopilots, digital switching, weather, FUSION-Link, VHF, AIS and other sensors. The new GPSMAP Plus series will be available in Q4 2019, with suggested retail prices ranging from $899.99 to $2899.99. For more information, click here.

Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with preload- ed BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland maps featuring integrated Garmin and Navionics® content and Auto Guidance technology.

Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity pairs with the free all-in-one mobile app for access to the OneChart™ feature, smart notifications2, software updates, Garmin Helm, Garmin Quickdraw™ Community data and more.

Connect with some of your favorite devices, such as quatix® marine watches, gWind™ Wireless 2 transducers, GNX™ Wind marine instruments and wireless remote controls.