What Garmin had to say about the GPSMAP 551s. "The GPSMAP 551s is a compact chartplotter/fishfinder that features an ultra-bright 5” QVGA color display along with an improved high-speed digital design for increased map drawing and panning speeds. It’s ready to go with an easy-to-use interface and a built-in, satellite-enhanced basemap preloaded with marine charts for Australia and New Zealand or the U.K. and Ireland. The GPSMAP 551s also accepts BlueChart® g2 Vision cards for added features and functionality such as high-resolution satellite imagery, 3-D views and Auto Guidance technology".

Explore the Seas

The GPSMAP 551 comes ready to go with preloaded marine charts for Australia and New Zealand or the U.K. and Ireland. For all other areas, the GPSMAP 551s has a worldwide basemap with satellite images in place of more traditional maps. The GPSMAP 551s also comes standard with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for superior satellite tracking and quicker acquisition times. And with an SD card slot, it’s easy to add additional maps without connecting to a computer.

Add Extras with BlueChart g2 Vision

With the optional BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, you can add a whole new dimension of exceptional features to your chartplotter.

• MarinerEye view and FishEye view provide you a 3-dimensional perspective of map information, both above and below the waterline.
• High-resolution satellite images and aerial photographs help you orient yourself in unfamiliar areas.
• Auto Guidance technology searches through all relevant charts to create a route you can actually follow — one that avoids obstacles, shallow water, buoys and other obstructions.