GPSMAP 531 ChartplotterFeatures a large ultra-bright 5" QVGA display along with an improved high-speed digital design for faster map drawing and panning speeds Plus, these waterproof units have a high-sensitivity internal GPS receiver, so mariners will always know their opsition on the water. They are ready to go with built-in cartography for inland U.S. waters (over 14,000 lakes) and Garmin's proven easy-to-use interface designed to help you navigate the waters with ease. Features and Specifications:
- Large, ultra-bright 5" diagonal QVGA display, 234 x 320 pixels - over 800 nits of brightness
- Preloaded with charts for over 14,000 U.S. lakes and navigable rivers
- Compatible with GXM 51 for XM Satellite Radio and XM WX Satellite Weather
- Built-in high-sensitivity GPS receiver
- High-speed processor for fast screen redraws and smooth panning
- Two NMEA 0183 I/O ports
- Streamlined user interface makes it simple to select modes and features
- Single SD memory card slot for BlueChart g2 Vision cards, as well as saving waypoints, routes and tracks to an SD card
- Optional BlueChart g2 Vision cards provide marine chart detail and enhanced navigation features like Auto Guidance, satellite imagery, 3-D Mariner's Eye View and 3-D Fish Eye View
- Backlit keypad for easy operation in low light conditions
- Unit dimensions: 5.9"H x6.4"W x 2.9"D
Return Policy
Your complete satisfaction is our #1 priority. We understand that purchasing on-line is sometimes difficult without being able to touch and feel the product. Because of this, we offer several return options to insure your shopping experience with us is a pleasant one.
To request a RMA (return authorization number):
Email Us to request a RMA or use the form at the bottom of our Contact Us page to create a support ticket. After you request a RMA, please sit tight and we will send you return instructions by e-mail.
We offer the following return options:
- Returns will not be accepted without a RMA (return authorization number).
- Returns due to our error or on products that are defective from the manufacturer will gladly be returned or exchanged at no cost.
- Items may be returned for a refund (less shipping) within 30 days from when you received your shipment.* The item must be in new, resaleable, unused condition and in its original packaging.
- A 15% processing fee will apply to all returns that are in un-saleable condition, or do not include the original packaging (boxes, labels, tags, etc.).
- Products being returned must be shipped freight pre-paid; no COD's. (If the return is due to our error or product defect, we will provide you with a prepaid shipping label.)
- Shipments refused by the customer are subject to a 15% processing fee. Original shipping and handling fees are non-refundable.
- If your order originally qualified for and was shipped free, shipping charges will be deducted from the refund amount if the return causes your order total to drop below the required minimum for free shipping.
- Refunds must be issued to the original payment method used. If the original payment method is not available, a store credit will be issued.
We do not accept returns on:
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery.
- Any item that is not in its original condition, is damaged, used, or is missing parts.
- Special order, closeout, or discontinued products.
- Software and Cartography
- Liferafts
Guarantees and Warranties:
BOE Marine will stand behind all products we sell with regards to manufacturing defects in workmanship and material for 30 days. After 30 days defective products should be returned to the manufacturer for warranty repair. We will always do everything in our power to take care of the problem regardless of when purchased.
Please call if you have any questions.
* A 15% deduction may apply to certain items (like software or chart cards).
International Customers, please see our International Shipping Policy
jam 11/9/10
This Guide will introduce you to all
the new Garmin products. To shop for these Garmin Products Click Here.
Multifunctions Displays - What you need to know
Garmin offers 5 series of multifinction displays. The 700 Series, 4000
Series, 5000 Series, 6000 Series, and 7000 Series. All series have the similar
basic functionality in that they can all act as GPS/Chartplotters, Fishfinders
and Radars. All also have the ability to do XM Weather and NMEA 2000.
The
Garmin 700 Series is their basic 7" Touchscreen Multifunction
Display. It has a built-in GPS antenna. It is not networkable but will interface via
NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 with just about any unit on the market. The unit comes in 2
configurations. The version with a built-in Fishfinder has a "S" after the model
number (example 740S). The unit that does not have the Fishfinder has no "S"
(example 740). These units either come preloaded with US coastal charts or with
a worldwide base map. Translated - the units with maps cover anything tidal
along the US coast in fine detail. The units with basemaps basically have no
maps on them and will need the optional Vision Card. Preloaded units have a
4 in the middle of the model (example 740S) and base units have a 2 in the
middle (example 720).
Garmin 700 Series Lineup
- 720 - GPS w/Basemap, 7" Screen
- 720S - GPS/FF Combo w/Basemap, 7" Screen
- 740 - GPS w/US Coastal Maps, 7" Screen
- 740S - GPS/FF Combo w/US Coastal Maps, 7" Screen
The Garmin 4000 and 5000 Series have the exact same
functionality, however the 4000 series uses buttons and the 5000 series is
touchscreen. These units use external GPS antennas and are fully networkable
with other 4000, 5000, 6000, and 7000 Series displays. To make them have
Fishfinder capability a Garmin GSD-22 is required. These units have a hub built into
them with 3 network ports enabling them to accept any combination of Garmin
network add-ons like radar or XM weather. They are also capable of display video
from sources like a DVD Player or Camera. Please see below for how to decipher
model numbers.
The Garmin 6000 and 7000 Series are their
flagship units, with the most capability and fastest speeds. In addition to
doing everything the 4000 and 5000 series units, they also have Garmin's new
G-Motion charting performance which puts near real-time data on the screen. If
you want blazing fast perfomance these units are for you. See below for
deciphering model numbers.
Here is how to decipher the model
numbers. Lets use the 4212 as our example - the first digit is the
series (In this case 4000 series). the second digit refers to cartography (a "0"
means no preloaded charts, and a "2" means coastal USA charts are pre-loaded),
and the third and fourth digits are the screen size (in this case 12")
- Garmin 4000, 5000, 6000, and 7000 series units are fully networkable, so
you can freely share data and peripherals like radar domes among screens.
Garmin does not require a network hub like other brands as each unit literally
has a hub built into the back.
- When you add a Garmin G2 Vision Chart to these units a couple of new
features get unlocked. The first is "auto Guidance". This feature enables you
to put in a destination and the system will automatically generate a route for
you to that destination. It takes your boat's depth and height into account to
build a safe route. The 2nd feature is the "Fish Eye" view. This is a 3D view
of the ocean bottom from behind your boat. The Vision chart adds several other
features too, like high resolution satellite imagery to overlay on land and
water, photos of points of interest like marinas and harbors, and it gives a
3D look to Garmin's Mariners Eye page which is their version of the highway
function units have had for years to assist in following a route.
Garmin 4000 Series Lineup
- 4008 - No Charts, 8" Screen
- 4208 - USA Coastal Charts, 8" Screen
- 4010 - No Charts, 10" Screen
- 4210 - USA Coastal Charts, 10" Screen
- 4012 - No Charts, 12" Screen
- 4212 - USA Coastal Charts, 12" Screen
Garmin 5000 Series Lineup
- 5008 - No Charts , 8" Screen
- 5208 - USA Coastal Charts, 8" Screen
- 5012 - No Charts, 12" Screen
- 5212 - USA Coastal Charts, 12" Screen
- 5015 - No Charts, 15" Screen
- 5215 - USA Coastal Charts, 15" Screen
Garmin 6000 Series Lineup
- 6008 - No Charts, 8" Screen
- 6208 - USA Coastal Charts, 8" Screen
- 6012 - No Charts, 12" Screen
- 6212 - USA Coastal Charts, 12" Screen
Garmin 7000 Series
- 7012 - No Charts, 12" Screen
- 7212 - USA Coastal Charts, 12" Screen
- 7015 - No Charts, 12" Screen
- 7215 - USA Coastal Charts, 12"
Screen
Peripherals - After you pick your screen size then pick your
add-ons.
Radar - All Garmin Radars are 4kW. They are offered in
multiple sizes. Domes in 18" and 24" and Open Arrays in 4' and 6'. Any radar is
compatible with any radar-capable Garmin display. The most basic domes will be
great for Navigation while the 6kW+ open arrays will work for finding birds for
fisherman.
Fishfinder - To make any Garmin 4000, 5000, 6000 or 7000
Series display a Fishfinder you just need to add the GSD-22 Sounder Module. This
is module has up to 2kW of power and is Digital. When connected to your Garmin
network it will make any unit on the network a Fishfinder. The GSD-22 does not
include a transducer.
XM Weather/Audio - To make your Garmin un it display weather
you will need this. It will give you real-time weather overlayed on your chart,
and XM audio that can output to your stereo. Everything needed is included.
Bundles - A few of the more popular Garmin Units are sold as
a Bundle to include the Display, Fishfinder Module, and Weather Module. You will
still need to add a transducer.
GPS and GPS/Fishfinder Combo Units - What you need to
know.
- Garmin has a series of GPS and GPS/FF Combo units called the 400
and 500 series. None of these are touchscreen. With these units the first
digit of the model number refers to screen size, the second digit refers to
cartography included, and the third digit is the screen quality ("1" is the
basic screen, "6" is the high resolution screen). So the GPSMAP 546 has a 5"
screen, USA Coastal Charts, and the high res screen.
- If the unit is a combo unit which includes Fishfinder
functionality there will be an "S" after the model number. So the 541S would
be a Combo unit, the 541 would not.
- The Combo units that end in "6" like the 546S also have a 1kW
digital Fishfinder, which is an improvement over the 541S.
- All of these units have built in GPS antennas so no external
antenna is required. If you have a hardtop or otherwise need an external
antenna they can be easily added, its called the GA-29.
Available Models
- 421 - 4" Screen, no charts
- 431 - 4" Screen, inland lake charts
- 441 - 4" Screen, USA Coastal Charts
- 421S - 4" Screen, no charts, built in fishfinder
- 431S - 4" Screen, inland lake charts, built in
fishfinder
- 441S - 4" Screen, USA Coastal Charts, built in
fishfinder
- 521 - 5" Screen, no charts
- 531 - 5" Screen, inland lake charts
- 541 - 5" Screen, USA Coastal Charts
- 526 - 5" Screen, no charts, high res
- 536 - 5" Screen, inland lake charts, high res
- 546 - 5" Screen, USA Coastal Charts, high res
- 521S - 5" Screen, no charts, built in fishfinder
- 531S - 5" Screen, inland lake charts, built in
fishfinder
- 541S - 5" Screen, USA Coastal Charts, built in
fishfinder
- 526S - 5" Screen, no charts, built in fishfinder,
high res
- 536S - 5" Screen, inland lake charts, built in
fishfinder, high res
- 546S - 5" Screen, USA Coastal Charts, built in
fishfinder, high res
- GA-29 External GPS Antenna (Optional)
AutoPilots - What you need to know
- Garmin offers the best pilot on the market called the GHP10
Autopilot. It is based off of the popular TR1 pilot which was previously the
best on the market. Leave it to Garmin to buy the best technology and improve
it.
- The GHP10 is NMEA2000 compatible so it will connect to any
NMEA2000 display easily.
- It is offered for all makes of engines both inboard and outboard.
- It features a very intuitive color display
- The GHP10 Corepack includes everything to install the pilot except for the
pump. Garmin offers 3 pump sizes. Garmin has a Guide to help you determine the
right size pump. Most people are opting for the 2.1 Pump as it is the
quietest, and with todays silent 4 Strokes any extra noise on a boat is easily
heard.
Instruments - What you need to know
Garmin has a whole new line of NMEA2000 based instruments. These all share a
universal 3.5" color display called the GMI-10. From wind, to fuel flow, to
engine data, the GMI-10 is a very flexible addition to any helm.
Communications - What you need to know
Garmin has released a whole line-up of industry leading VHF Radios and AIS
Devices. These radios feature Garmins great quality coupled with their very easy
user interface.
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