The GPSMAP 3006 $2399 - in colour.  State of the Art Graphics

The 3006 series of GPS from Garmin, are state of the art navigation instruments with unique features to satisfy the most demanding blue water user. Exceptional resolution and extremely fast redraw and response time. Designed for use above deck or at the navstation, these chartplotters are waterproof and easy to read, even in sunlight.

GPSMAP 3000 series products receive sonar data through the GSD 20, a proprietary "black box" sounder which offers 4,000 watts of peak-to-peak power (500 watts RMS) in a dual-frequency transducer.

 

• With optional charts for your area (Blue Charts), displayed as you go, and up to 3000 of your own waypoints shown on the same screen, this unit is a true mariner's aid. The cartography includes detailed depth contours, inter-tidal zones, spot soundings, wrecks, navaids, port plans, restricted areas, cable areas, anchorages and much more. In canal estates and coastal towns, the optional street level information from GARMIN's MapSource City Navigator CD-ROM could be very useful.
• DGPS system for accuracies of 2-3 metres or less
  
• Blue Charts for Marine use
• Land mapping memory card options

Unique features include:
Large computer-like flat panel display screen
No limitations on antenna distance from panel
Add optional sounder module for a complete depth/position system
Can use both street and marine mapping (useful in canal estates)

Garmin "Blue Charts" bring new clarity, relevance, and accuracy to marine navigation. Along with favorite features such as a track-up or north-up display, 'point and shoot' waypoint and route creation, you also have memory for 3000 points, plus 50 routes, each with 50 points or map nodes. Exclusive TracBack feature of 5000 points or about 15 hours of continuous data (with 20 saved track files), allows you to retrace any passage with no mistakes.

The 12 channel engine on the GPSMAP 3000 series is not contained in the panel. The combined GPS antenna module is connected to the panel by power and data wiring. There is virtually no limit on the distance you may require between the panel and the antenna placement- unlike standard coax cable antennas. 12 channel GPS means you will pick up all available satellites- primary safety at its best.

The GPSMAP 3000 series come complete with robust swivelling surface mount brackets, antenna with power/data lead, and worldwide background land cartography. Both GPS have audible alarms to suit any application.

The Garmin GPSMAP 3006C has a 160mm colour screen, with non-reflective glass and backlighting. Pixel count is 640 x 480. The screen is brilliant in sunlight, and for use with sunglasses.

The Garmin GPSMAP 3010C has been superceded by the GPSMAP 4012.

Detailed specifications further down on this page.

* Depends on suitable Garmin Mapsource availability for your area.

The 3006/3010 units can also be networked with other devices including radar. This requires a network expander Model GSM10 . Garmin Radar in 2kw Model GMR20, and 4kw GMR40 are available.

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Garmin GPSMAP 3006C and 3010C, specification:

Exceptional resolution and extremely fast redraw and response time. Designed for use above deck or at the navstation, these chartplotters are waterproof and easy to read, even in sunlight. Their smart antennas have built-in WAAS receivers (operational in North American and European waters), which deliver position accuracy to within three meters (on average). Both units have a worldwide basemap with excellent coastline detail and accept up to two optional data cards.

Waypoints/icons: 3000 with name, symbol and comment, with support for proximity waypoints

Routes: 50 reversible routes with up to 50 points each, plus MOB and TracBack® modes

Track log: 5,000 point automatic track log, with 20saved tracks, 1000 points per saved track, lets you retrace your path in both directions

Alarms: Anchor drag, arrival, off course, shallowwater, proximity waypoint, deep water, clockand battery

Tables: Built-in celestial tables, with sun and moon rise, set and location; tide tables for the U.S.

Map datums: More than 100, including 3 Australian, plus user datum

Position format: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Loran TDs and other grids, including Australian grids and user grid

Languages: 10

GPS Performance (with GPS 17N remote antenna GPS combination)

Receiver: WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to compute and update your position

Acquisition times:
* Warm: Approximately 15 seconds
* Cold: Approximately 45 seconds
* AutoLocate™: Approximately 5 minutes

Update rate: 1/second, continuous

GPS accuracy:
* Position: < 15 meters, 95% typical*
* Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

DGPS (USCG and AMSA Australia) accuracy:
* Position: 3-5 meters, 95% typical
* Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

DGPS (WAAS) accuracy, only in North America and Europe:
* Position: < 3 meters, 95% typical
* Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

Dynamics: 6 g's

Interfaces: 3 data ports allow for NMEA 0183 and proprietary GARMIN

Moving Map Features

Basemap: Built-in worldwide basemap with coastlines, rivers, lakes, political boundaries, tide data for the U.S., cities and interstates

Data cartridges: User-programmable or preprogrammed micro cartridges containing detailed BlueChart™ marine cartography, land detail cartography, or depth sounder controller card.

Plotting scales: 40 metres to 7000km (120 ft. to 4096 nm) with dedicated push-button zoom control

Power
Source: 8-32v DC Usage: 24 watts max. at 8v DC

Physical for MAP3010C
Size: 33cm (13.1") W x 23cm (8.8") H x 7.5cm (3.0") D Weight: 5.0 lbs. (2.3 kg)

Display for MAP3000series:
* GPSMAP 3006C = 15cm (6") diagonal high-resolution, colour LCD with backlighting (640 x 480 pixels)
* GPSMAP 3010C = 26.4cm (10.4" ) diagonal high-resolution, 256-color LCD with backlighting (640 x 480 pixels)

Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards

Temperature range: 534 F to 15834 F (-1534 C to 7034 C)