Garmin GPSMAP 3005C Network GPS Chartplotter / SounderAffordable Marine Networking
The economical Garmin GPSMAP 3005C will introduce a
new segment of boaters to the Garmin Marine Network. With its lower price and
smaller footprint, this unit is ideal for serious bass or walleye anglers, or
for pleasure boaters who want to make sure they have cutting-edge information at
their fingertips. The Garmin GPSMAP 3005C also works well as a secondary unit
for a boat already rigged with the Marine Network.
The waterproof Garmin GPSMAP 3005C features a
five-inch (diagonal) sunlight-readable, 256-color, 640 x 480-pixel VGA display.
Like other multifunction displays (MFDs) within the Garmin Marine Network, the
GPSMAP 3005C is compatible with BlueChart®, MapSource® Recreational Lakes with
Fishing Hot Spots®, and Minnesota Lakemaster® marine cartography. The GPSMAP
3005C communicates with the rest of the network via a 100-megabit Garmin
proprietary network. Once it is connected, the 3005C automatically detects any
and all peripherals, automatically sharing information like waypoints, routes,
tracks, and cartography.
The GPSMAP 3005C accepts XM WX Satellite Weather
data service from the GDL™ 30 and GDL 30A weather data receiver (sold
separately). When installed, the GPSMAP 3005C can display more than 15 different
types of graphical weather information—including animated NEXRAD weather radar
and forecasts, pressure, visibility, precipitation, wind data, wave data, and
sea surface temperatures—directly onto the chartplotter display. With the GDL
30A, the unit also provides XM Satellite Radio service.
For boaters wanting dual-frequency sonar
capabilities, the Garmin GPSMAP 3005C can be connected to Garmin’s GSD 20 “black
box” sounder, which offers 4,000 watts of peak-to-peak power (500 watts RMS).
The unit also features limited compatibility with the GMR™ 20 and GMR 40,
Garmin’s new 2kW and 4kW radomes.
To offer the greatest value in a compact size,
the GPSMAP 3005C differs from the larger GPSMAP 3006C and GPSMAP 3010C in the
following ways:
- 3 serial ports (1 dedicated to the GPS 17, 2
configurable), compared to 4 for the GPSMAP 3006C and GPSMAP 3010C
- Single, front-loading card slot vs 2 slots
on the GPSMAP 3006C and GPSMAP 3010C
- The following features are not supported:
VGA output, video input, audio out, alpha numeric keypad, and IR remote
- Garmin GPSMAP 3005C Features:
- WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS
sensor with 30-foot cable
- Use individually or connect and control
multiple displays and sensors with built-in high-speed network
- View XM WX Satellite weather overlays
with optional GDL 30/30A weather/audio receiver
- Add sonar with optional GSD 20 remote
sounder; dual-frequency, 500 watts RMS
- Unit dimensions: 7.8” W x 4.7” H x 3.0”
D (197 mm x 120 mm x 75 mm)
- Single, front-loading card slot accepts
pre-programmed data cards
- 5”-diagonal, 256-color TFT, full VGA,
sunlight-readable display
- Weighs approximately 1.8 lbs.
- Backlit display and keypad
- Permanent user data storage; no memory
battery required
- Meets rigid IEC 60529 IPX7 submersible
standards
- Built-in worldwide basemap showing
cities, interstates, coastline detail and U.S. tide stations
- Compatible with Garmin’s BlueChart?
marine cartography and most MapSource? products, including Fishing Hot
Spots? and Minnesota LakeMaster?
- 4,000 user waypoints with name and
graphic symbol; 50 reversible routes with 300 waypoints/route
- 10,000 point automatic track log; 15
saved tracks let you retrace your path in both directions; 700
points/saved track
- Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM,
Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, and user grid
- Audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival,
off-course, shallow water, deep water, proximity waypoint, clock, and
battery
- Large-numbers option for easy viewing
- Course and speed filtering
- Built-in celestial tables for sun and
moon calculations
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