For mariners with a keen eye for value, this versatile chartplotter delivers a lot of navigation for the money. It features a bright 5” QVGA color display, satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap imagery, and an SD card slot that makes it easy to add features with the optional BlueChart® g2 Vision card. Like all Garmin plotters, these utilize WAAS/EGNOS-enabled GPS receivers for extreme high accuracy (typically within 3 meters).
The 550S includes detailed offshore maps with Bluechart coverage for the UK region.
See detail-rich imagery like never before
The 550 worldwide basemap can be enhanced with the optional BlueChart® g2 Vision card, which provides high-resolution aerial reference photos for help navigating tricky harbors and channels — or locating spots like area marinas, fuel stops or restaurants.
The g2 Vision plug-in data card also allows the GPSMAP 550 to graphically depict a true 3D “mariner’s eye” topside view or “fish eye” underwater navigation perspective.
Experience super simple user interface for easy operation
With fewer buttons to push and fewer operational steps to navigate, the GPSMAP 550’s simplified menu format makes it easy for you to see and select the data you want to access on-screen.
Simplify navigation with Auto Guidance
Optional auto guidance technology will help simplify your navigation. It’s like having a knowledgeable guide to local hazards and waterways always on deck. Auto Guidance searches all the chart features to suggest the best known charted routes for navigation.
Enjoy added functionality of sonar
The 550s comes with powerful dual frequency or dual beam sonar to clearly paint depth contours, fish targets, structure, etc. It’s also CANet™ capable, allowing sounder data to be shared with other plotter displays on your boat.
- Display Type: 256+ colour QVGA, sunlight-readable
- Screen Size: 5.0" diag. (127 mm)
- Resolution: 240 x 320
- Cartography: Enhanced worldwide satellite basemap
- Preloaded with UK & Ireland BlueChart cartography
- Interface Inputs/Outputs: NMEA, CANet
- Receiver Type: 12 channel with EGNOS
- Dimensions: 14.98H x 16.25W x 7.37D cm
- Waterproof: IPX7 submersible
- Mount: Tilt/swivel
Sounder features:
- Maximum Depth: 1500’ (dual freq.); 900’ (dual beam) Transducer:
- Transom mount single freq. (dual beam) or dual frequency
- Transmit power: 400W (RMS) dual beam; 500W (RMS) dual freq.
- Features: UltraScroll"; A-scope, round flasher modes; auto gain with Dynacolor"; CANet" bus; See-Thru" technology
- Note:requires transducer for Sounder function