Overview

The Garmin BlueChart g3 Vision HD VEU465S is a coastal electronic chart for compatible Garmin chartplotters covering the Atlantic coast from Bermeo, Spain to St. Nazaire, France, including La Rochelle, Cap Ferret, and the Gironde area.

This chart adds premium layers and routing tools that help you read depth and structure quickly on screen, including up to 1 foot contours, Depth Range Shading for up to 10 ranges, and user-defined Shallow Water Shading. It also includes integrated Garmin and Navionics chart data, plus Auto Guidance route suggestions using the depth and overhead clearance you enter.

Key features

• VEU465S region coverage from Bermeo, Spain to St. Nazaire, France, including La Rochelle, Cap Ferret, and the Gironde area.
• Integrated Garmin and Navionics chart content for day-to-day navigation and planning.
• Auto Guidance route suggestions using your entered depth and overhead clearance, with the route shown on the chart for review.
• Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges to highlight the water you want to run or fish.
• User-defined Shallow Water Shading to make problem depths stand out at a glance.
• Up to 1 foot contours for a closer read on bottom shape and edges.
• Satellite imagery and 3D views (MarinerEye and FishEye) when supported by your chartplotter.

Variants

This chart region is offered in more than one delivery format.

The coverage area and chart content stay tied to VEU465S, while the way you receive and activate the chart differs between a preloaded card and a downloadable version that is installed to a card and unlocked to a specific chartplotter.

• 010-C0809-00: Format microSD/SD. This is a preprogrammed chart card that runs by inserting it into the chartplotter’s card slot.
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• 010-D0407-00: Format Download. This version is installed to a microSD/SD card using Garmin Express and is unlocked to a specific chartplotter, so it will not display if moved to a different unit.

Compatibility and fit

A compatible Garmin chartplotter is required, and chart features such as 3D views, relief layers, and imagery display depend on the model’s mapping feature support. If your helm uses a Garmin marine network, the mapping can be shared across the network when a single mapping card is in the chartplotter that is serving the map.

For the downloadable format, plan on using a dedicated microSD/SD card for this chart, since only one chart can be installed per card.

Installation and setup

For the card version, insert the microSD/SD card into the chartplotter, power up, and select the chart from the chart or map menu. Keep the card seated while navigating so the chart layers remain available.

For the download version, install the chart to a microSD/SD card with Garmin Express, then insert that card into the chartplotter it was unlocked to. A Class 10 microSD/SD card is the safe baseline for chartplotter use, and very high-speed card ratings can cause unexpected behavior on some units.

Use on board

This coverage is a good match for boats running the Bay of Biscay and nearby Atlantic coastline, whether you are cruising port to port or working structure and contour lines for fishing. It is also useful for skippers who want the extra depth shading and imagery layers for trip planning and approach work, while still keeping the chart view clean underway.