Overview

The Garmin BlueChart g3 Vision HD VUS033R is an electronic chart for compatible Garmin chartplotters covering Bristol Bay and the Alaska Peninsula from Sutwik Island to Kotzebue Sound, including Dillingham, Kvichak Bay, Port Moller, Chignik Bay, and Norton Sound. It also includes the Aleutian Islands from Unalaska Island to Unimak Island, including Akutan and Unimak Pass.

It adds premium chart layers for this region, including depth range shading for up to 10 depth ranges and bottom detail with up to 1-foot contours. You also get 3D MarinerEye and FishEye views plus satellite imagery overlays where available, which can be useful when lining up approaches and reading bottom structure.

Key features

• Coverage for Bristol Bay, the Alaska Peninsula, and nearby Aleutian Islands with detailed coastal charting
• Integrated Garmin and Navionics data for coastal navigation detail
• Auto Guidance routing suggestions based on user-entered draft and overhead clearance
• Depth range shading for up to 10 user-selectable depth ranges
• Up to 1-foot contours to better show bottom structure for navigation and fishing
• Shallow water shading at a user-defined depth to make thin-water areas easier to spot
• High-resolution relief shading plus 3D MarinerEye and FishEye perspectives
• High-resolution satellite imagery overlays and aerial photos in supported areas

Variants

This chart is offered in more than one delivery format.

The chart coverage and charting features stay the same across the options; the difference is how the data is delivered and loaded to your system.

• 010-C0734-00: Format microSD/SD. A preprogrammed chart card that runs directly from the card in a compatible Garmin chartplotter with a microSD or SD card slot.
• 010-D0490-00: Format Download. Chart data delivered through Garmin Express and installed to a compatible chartplotter without a preprogrammed chart card.

Compatibility and fit

You will need a Garmin chartplotter that supports BlueChart g3 Vision and has access to the chart format you are purchasing. For the card version, confirm the unit has the appropriate microSD or SD chart slot.

Some features, including 3D views, satellite imagery overlays, and Auto Guidance, depend on the chartplotter model and software capabilities. If you rely on a specific feature for your navigation style, verify it is supported on your display before purchase.

Installation and setup

For the microSD/SD option, insert the card into the chart card slot and select the chart layer in your map settings. For the download option, follow the Garmin Express steps to download and install the chart to your compatible device.

When using Auto Guidance, treat routes as suggestions and review them against local conditions, tides, and any temporary hazards before running the track.

Use on board

This chart is a practical match for skippers and anglers working the Alaska coast where bars, passes, and shallow edges can change quickly. The 1-foot contours, relief shading, and shallow water shading are particularly helpful when you are trying to read bottom shape and stay on the safe side of your draft.