


This chartplotter also supports Panoptix™ and LiveScope™ live scanning sonar for anglers who need the best fish-finding technology.
#Depth gauge for boat series#
In addition to showing you the depth, this fishfinder supports ClearVü™ and SideVü™ sonar technology for an enhanced view beneath the water when you’re fishing.įor even more features and preloaded maps, the ECHOMAP™ UHD series is a great choice. Beyond depth, you also get an easy-to-use 3.5” color screen with traditional sonar and a high-sensitivity GPS to help you navigate.įor even more features or a bigger display, the Garmin STRIKER™ Vivid series offers displays from 4” to 9”. If you just want to know depth, the Garmin STRIKER™ 4 is a great start. Your job is to figure out your budget, where you’ll be fishing, how big a screen you want, and what other features you need, such as sonar. Chartplotters and Fishfinders with Depth FindersĮvery chartplotter and fishfinder that Garmin sells comes with a depth-finding feature. This gives you all the data you need, when you need it, in one convenient package. On most of our devices, you can see both your sonar and your digital GPS map on the same screen. But technology has come a long way, and Garmin incorporates both features into one unit/display. Traditionally, these units would be on separate displays and would clutter up the helm. A chartplotter also has those sonar capabilities, as well as mapping technology to help you navigate. It uses sonar technology to locate fish and structure. Chartplotter - What’s the Difference?Ī fishfinder is just that - a fish finder, dinner winner, crappie radar - you get the idea. Garmin has incorporated the depth-finding feature into all our chartplotters and fishfinders. If you’re looking for a depth finder, what you really want is either a fishfinder or a chartplotter with a depth-finding feature. We don’t sell a unit that only shows you depth because most boat owners need to know a lot more than depth, and so should you. It could also prevent the headaches of running aground or a prop strike.ĭepth finders are a valuable feature for anyone hitting the water, but which one is best for your small boat? Keep reading to learn more about Garmin chartplotters and fishfinders that can show you the depth and a whole lot more. Knowing the depth beneath your boat could be the difference between catching a limit or getting skunked. JWhat’s the Best Small Boat Depth Finder?
