and when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages.
NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are available with premium charts, in some areas.
Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater view that visually represents the sea floor according to the chart information. When a sonar transducer is connected, suspended targets (such as fish) are indicated by red, green, and yellow spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest.
Fishing Chart: Provides a detailed view of the bottom contours and depth soundings on the chart. This chart removes navigational data from the chart, provides detailed bathymetric data, and enhances bottom contours for depth recognition. This chart is best for offshore
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some areas.
Radar Overlay: Superimposes radar information on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart, when the chartplotter is connected to a radar. This feature is not available with all models.
Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing ChartNOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some areas.
The Navigation and Fishing charts allow you to plan your course, view map information, and follow a route. The Fishing chart is for offshore fishing.
To open the Navigation chart, select Charts > Nav Chart.
To open the Fishing chart, select Charts > Fishing Chart.
Zooming In and Out Using the Touchscreen
You can quickly zoom in and out of many screens, such as the charts and sonar views.
•Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
•Spread two fingers apart to zoom in.
Measuring a Distance on the Chart
1From a chart or the Radar overlay, select a location.
2 Select Measure Distance.
A push pin appears on the screen at your present location. The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the
TIP: To reset the pin and measure from the current location of the cursor, select Set Reference.
Chart Symbols
This table contains some of the common symbols you might see on the detailed charts.
IconDescription
Buoy
Information
Marine services
Tide station
Current station
IconDescription
Overhead photo available
Perspective photo available
Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines, intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, obstructions, and cable areas.
Showing a Different Chart
1From a chart or 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Menu > Change Chart.
2Select a chart or 3D chart view.
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart
You can view information about a location or an object on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart.
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some areas.
1From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location or object.
A list of options appears along the right side of the chart. The options that appear vary based on the location or object you selected.
2Select an option:
•To view details of objects in the vicinity of the cursor, select Review.
NOTE: Review does not appear if the cursor is not near an object. If the cursor is near only one object, the name of the object appears.
•To navigate to the selected location, select Navigate To.
•To mark a waypoint at the cursor location, select Create Waypoint.
•To view the distance and bearing of the object from your current location, select Measure Distance.
The distance and bearing appear on the screen. Select Set Reference to measure from a location other than your current location.
•To view tide, current, celestial, chart notes, or local services information near the cursor, select Information.
Viewing Details about Navaids
From the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Perspective 3D chart view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view, you can view details about various types of navigation aids, including beacons, lights, and obstructions.
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some areas.
NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are available with premium charts, in some areas.
1From a chart or 3D chart view, select a navaid.
2 If necessary, select Review.
3 Select the name of the navaid.
Navigating to a Point on the Chart
CAUTION
The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings, and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may be in your path.
When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.
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