This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in October of 2016. For avid boaters, a marine chartplotter is a critical navigation tool for unfamiliar territories. Available for different budgets and useful for those in a wide variety of vessels, these devices can be used to chart a complex course across a lake at night, identify underwater structures for scuba diving, find shoals of fish, map out intricate coastline details, and help you avoid running aground.When users buy our independently chosen editorialselections,we may earn commissions tohelp fund the Wiki.Skip to. This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in October of 2016.
For avid boaters, a marine chartplotter is a critical navigation tool for unfamiliar territories. Available for different budgets and useful for those in a wide variety of vessels, these devices can be used to chart a complex course across a lake at night, identify underwater structures for scuba diving, find shoals of fish, map out intricate coastline details, and help you avoid running aground.When users buy our independently chosen editorialselections,we may earn commissions tohelp fund the Wiki.Skip to. Editor's NotesApril 19, 2019:Had to remove a few items from the list due to a combination of availability and quality issues. The Lowrance Elite-4X was out of stock, while the Garmin 78sc appears to consistently frustrate users with poor resolution, unreliable GPS and mapping functions, and subpar battery life — issues that have caused problems out on the water.We have several new additions to the list, including two Lowrance models. The Elite-5 Ti does not feature side imaging (which can be a deal-breaker for some), but users indicate that its reliable downscanning capabilities, quick response time, intuitive menus, and WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity make it a solid option. The HDS-9 Live is a truly high-tech piece of equipment, offering incredible image clarity, advanced CHIRP sonar, and a highly accurate GPS antenna.Also added the Garmin 44cv — while not as feature-rich as the other new models, users seem to appreciate its affordable price, straightforward operation, and precise depth readings. Last updated on April 22, 2019 byIn addition to his corporate career as a marketing and communications professional in Chicago, Sam runs a popular blog that focuses on the city’s flourishing craft beer and brewery scene.
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