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GPSMAP 550 comes with a built-in antenna,
perfect for open boating. It also includes the BNC connection
for an optional external
antenna, available from Johnny Appleseed GPS, for use in
a boat with metal or timber roofing.
Another model, the GPSMAP 550S includes a
transom mount transducer for dual frequency sounder and fishfinder
functions.
VGA 480 x 640 version 555 series
Alternative
127mm screen, the 450
series.
Alternative 213mm screen 4008
series
The SD card slot is
not designed to read any other Garmin Mapsource mapping, including
Bluechart for other areas in the Pacific, or City Navigator.
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Garmin's new chart plotters
are pre-loaded with marine chart detail for all of Australia's
and New Zealand's coastline. This equates to over $700 worth
of Garmin Bluechart marine mapping, so there is no need to fiddle
with
data-cards
or computers. Chart detail includes underwater contours
and soundings, bottom structure, wrecks, shoals, beacons, buoys,
lead lights, marina entrances, tidal zones, and tide calculations.
The
sleek GPSMAP 550 features an ultra-bright 127mm QVGA display;
built-in, satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap and simplified
user operation.
Navigate with Ease
Don't hesitate - Navigate. With just
a few buttons and a simple, intuitive interface, the GPSMAP 550
simplifies navigation for experienced and newer mariners.
Add Sonar
GPSMAP 550s version, includes
a powerful dual frequency transom mounted transducer that clearly
paints depth contours, fish targets and structure whether you’re fishing
in freshwater or off the coast. The 550 series are also
CANet™ compatible,
so you can share sounder data with another chartplotter on your
boat.
With the optional BlueChart
g2 Vision SD card, you can add a whole
new dimension of exceptional features to your chartplotter.
3D
mariner’s
eye view or fish eye view provides you with a 3-dimensional
perspective
of map information,
both above the
waterline and below it.
High-resolution satellite images and aerial photographs help you
orient yourself in unfamiliar areas.
Auto Guidance technology searches through all relevant
charts to create a route you can actually follow — one that
avoids obstacles, shallow water, buoys and other obstructions.
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(Note- WAAS does not work in Australia)
$1210-
550 Model
$1360 - 550S model
with sounder
Phone 1800 GPSGPS
(477477) to order either model, or call at a store in Sydney,
Melbourne or Brisbane.
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The GPSMAP 550 series come with
a multi-angle mounting system with stainless steel shaft and mounting
screw. A cover is provided for the screen on both models, when not
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You can save 1,500 waypoints (with
auto date and time), and you can store 20 color coded track files.
These can be saved from a track log up to 5 days in length (10,000
points). It is easy to create permanently stored routes on-screen,
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GPSMAP 550S model is supplied with
a Garmin sounder/fish-finder transducer. |
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Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 15.0
x 16.3 x 7.4 cm
Display size, WxH: 7.6
x 10.2 cm, 12.7 cm diagonal
Display resolution, WxH: 240 x 320 pixels
Display type: QVGA display
Weight: less than 0.8 kg
Battery: none
Battery life: none
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
Antenna: internal (with BNC connection for optional external)
NMEA output: NMEA 0183
RoHS version available: no
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes, G2 Vision map cards only, using SD card
slot
Built-in memory: none (cannot load maps to internal memory)
Accepts data cards: SD card slot
Waypoints: 1,500
Routes: 20
Track log: 10,000 points; 20 saved tracks
GPSMAP
550S - 500 watt, 4000 watt peak, dual frequency transom
mounted transducer for graphical depth and fish-finder functions,
up to 450 metre depth, but excellent in shallow water. CANet™proprietary
bus allows display and control of full feature sounder data
on 2ndGarmin plotter.
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Features:
Garmin radar compatible: no
Garmin sonar compatible: yes (550S)
CANet™ compatible: yes
Garmin Marine Network™ compatible: no
Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position): yes
Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio): yes
Audible alarms: yes
Tide tables: yes
Hunt/fish calendar: no
Sun and moon information: yes
3D map view: yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
Auto Guidance: yes (with optional BlueChart g2
Vision card)
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): no
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): no
Remote control: no
Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
Audio/video input/output: no
Portable: no
Automotive/motorcycle-friendly: no
GPSMAP
550S - Graphical log of water temperature •A-scope,
Whiteline •Adjustable depth line for fishing levels and
bottom clearance •Split zoom display for fish targets
and bottom structure •2X, 4X, and bottomlockzoom fish
size, • audible alarms for shallow water, deep water
and
low
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What comes in the box:
GPSMAP 550 or 550S* unit
Tilt/swivel mount
Protective front cover
Power/data cable
Owner's manual
*Note: 550s package includes a powerful dual frequency
transducer
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