Overview

The Garmin BlueChart g3 Vision HD is a coastal electronic chart for the central Gulf of Bothnia (VEU472S), covering waters from Umea to Soderhamn in Sweden and from Himanka to Pori in Finland, with extra detail around places like Pietarsaari, Vassa, Harnosand, Hudiksvall, Bygdea, and lake Storsjn.

It layers coastal navigation information with fishing-focused detail, including up to 1-foot contours where available, plus depth range shading that can be set across up to 10 ranges so you can keep an eye on the water you want to run in.

This is cartography for compatible Garmin chartplotters and sounders. Your display needs to support BlueChart g3 Vision features to see the advanced layers, and feature availability can vary by model and region.

Key features

• VEU472S coverage for the central Gulf of Bothnia, including detailed areas around Umea, Soderhamn, Himanka, Pori, Pietarsaari, Vassa, Harnosand, Hudiksvall, Bygdea, and lake Storsjn
• Integrated Garmin and Navionics cartography content for coastal navigation and bottom detail
• Auto Guidance route suggestions that factor in your entered depth and overhead clearance settings when supported by the chartplotter
• Depth Range Shading for up to 10 ranges and Shallow Water Shading at a user-defined depth to help call out thin water
• Up to 1-foot contours in areas where that data is available for tighter contour reading
• 3D views such as MarinerEye and FishEye for added perspective when supported
• High-resolution satellite imagery and aerial photos in supported areas and devices for visual reference around ports and landmarks

Variants

This chart is offered in two formats. The chart coverage and on-screen content are the same; the difference is how you receive and load it.

Both options require a compatible Garmin display with an SD or microSD card slot. The downloadable format is installed to an SD card using Garmin Express before you take it to the boat.

• 010-C0816-00: Format microSD/SD. A preprogrammed card that you insert into the chartplotter’s card slot to unlock the chart region on the water.
• 010-D0414-00: Format Download. Installed to an SD card using Garmin Express on a computer, then the SD card is used in the chartplotter for navigation.

Installation and setup

For the microSD/SD card version, power the chartplotter down, insert the card, then restart so the unit can index the chart data. Keep the card seated fully and avoid removing it while the unit is running.

For the download version, use Garmin Express to load the chart to an SD card, then move that card to the chartplotter. On first use, give the unit a moment to read the card and populate the chart layers.

Use on board

This chart is a good match for boaters running the Gulf of Bothnia who want local coverage with extra bottom detail for route planning, fishing structure, and tighter approaches. Auto Guidance can help with planning, but it is still on you to verify the route against conditions, notices, and what you see outside.