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Garmin GPSMAP 521


Garmin GPSMAP 521
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List Price: $499.99
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Model: Garmin GPSMAP 521
Part No: 010-00760-00
Condition: Brand New, Full Manufacturer Warranty
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Product Information

Manufacturer: Garmin Category: GPS Units Type: Marine GPS
Model: 010-00760-00 SKU: 521 UPC: 753759095987
Announced: July 8, 2009 First Shipped: January 28, 2010 Weight: 6.000 lbs.

User Manual

User Manual, English: Garmin GPSMAP 521 User Manual, English (PDF)
User Manual, French: Garmin GPSMAP 521 User Manual, French (PDF)

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Screen resolution is satisfactoryAlong side my humminbird fishfinderby Pascal Proulx on July 17, 2012    4,644 views
I bought this GPSMap 521 marine GPS to safely navigate unfamiliar rivers. I figured it cost way less than hitting the bottom and fix a damaged engine! It is also interesting to be able to quickly locate the most promising fishing spots. … (view more)

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Written by Eric
Montréal, Canada
May 5, 2013
GREAT PRODUCT
Bought for a chaparral sunesta. Fit perfectly in the dash, very easy to install. The image is clear and detail are prett … More
•Pros: easy to operate
•Recommend? YES
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Written by Eric
Montreal, Qc
May 2, 2013
GREAT PRODUCT
The image and details are pretty clear, really easy to install. Great product for the affordable price. Would recommend … More
•Recommend? YES
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Written by Guy
Quebec
January 17, 2012
GOOD GPS
Ad this time of season I can't plug in my boat but the place I buy a Digital marine charts try it and the GPS 521 sh … More
•Recommend? YES
10 viewers found this helpful.
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Written by Guy
Quebec
December 21, 2011
GOOD MACHINE
I now before purchase this GPS I must include a sd/map but garmin have very good machine GPS and I recommend … More
•Recommend? YES
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Written by Gerry
Maryland
June 21, 2011
WORLD BASEMAP IS USELESS
Garmin doesn't tell you that the included basemap is totally useless. You will have to purchase a $300 BlueChart g2 Vi … More
•Cons: garmin doesn't tell the truth on this
•Recommend? NO
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Manufacturer Description


***Save $200 with the purchase a Bluechart g2 Vision card and a qualifying Garmin chartplotter! Click here for the rebate form.***

The GPSMAP 521 is a compact chartplotter 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 a built-in, satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap and an easy-to-use interface designed to help you navigate the open waters with ease. The GPSMAP 521 also accepts BlueChart® g2 Vision cards for added features and functionality such as high-resolution satellite imagery, 3D views and Auto Guidance technology.

View Satellite-enhanced Worldwide Basemap


The GPSMAP 521 basemap contains worldwide satellite images in place of traditional maps. The GPSMAP 521 also comes standard with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for superior satellite tracking and quicker acquisition times. In addition, the GPSMAP 521 can receive U.S. graphical weather data via optional GXM 51 satellite receiver/antenna. And with an SD card slot, it's easy to add additional maps without connecting to a computer.

Add Sonar


Where applicable, the sounder version, GPSMAP 521s, comes with a powerful dual-frequency transducer that clearly illustrates depth contours, fish targets and structures whether you're fishing in freshwater or off the coast. The GPSMAP 521 and GPSMAP 521s are also NMEA 2000-certified for easy connectivity with sensors, instruments and future marine offerings.

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.
  • 3D Mariner's and Fish Eye view provides you with 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

Features and Tips

Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common

GPSMAP 521 features

, along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item.

  • Garmin radar compatible: no
  • Garmin sonar compatible: yes
  • CANet® compatible: no
  • Garmin Marine Network™ compatible: no
  • Touchscreen: no
  • Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position): yes
  • Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio): yes
  • Audible alarms: yes
  • Tide tables: yes
  • Hunt/fish calendar: no
  • Sun and moon information: yes
  • 3-D map view: yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
  • Auto Guidance: yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
  • Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): no
  • XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible: yes
  • Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): no
  • Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."): no
  • Remote control: no
  • Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
  • Audio/video input/output: no
  • Portable: no
  • Automotive/motorcycle-friendly: no

Physical & Performance:
    Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 5.9" x 6.4" x 2.9" (15.0 x 16.3 x 7.4 cm)
  • Display size, WxH: 3.0" x 4.0", 5.0" diagonal (7.6 x 10.2 cm, 12.7 cm diagonal)
  • Display resolution, WxH: 234 x 320 pixels
  • Display type: QVGA display
  • Weight: less than 1.75 lb (0.8 kg)
  • Battery: none
  • Battery life: none
  • Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
  • High-sensitivity receiver: yes
  • Antenna: internal
  • NMEA input/output: NMEA 0183 compatible and NMEA 2000 certified

Maps & Memory:
  • Basemap: yes
  • Preloaded maps: no
  • Ability to add maps: yes
  • Built-in memory: none (cannot load maps to internal memory)
  • Accepts data cards: SD™ card slot
  • Waypoints/favorites/locations: 3,000
  • Routes: 100
  • Track log: 10,000 points; 50 saved tracks

Specifications

 General
1.  Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 5.9 x 6.4 x 2.9 in (15.0 x 16.3 x 7.4 cm)
2.  Display size, WxH: 3.0 x 4.0, 5.0 in diag. (7.6 x 10.2, 12.7 cm diag.)
3.  Display resolution, WxH: 234 x 320
4.  Display type: QVGA
5.  Weight: 1.7 lbs (.77 kg)
6.  Battery: External Power only
7.  Battery life: none
8.  Waterproof: Yes (IPX7)
9.  GPS-enabled: Yes
10.  Floats: No
11.  High-sensitivity receiver: Yes
12.  PC interface: None
13.  RoHS version available: No
14.  Preloaded maps: No
15.  Ability to add maps: Yes
16.  Street Map Compatible: No
17.  Topographic Map Compatible: Yes (limited)
18.  Marine Software Compatible: Yes
19.  Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: Yes
20.  Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: Yes
21.  Accepts data cards: SD data card
22.  Waypoints/favorites/locations: 3000
 Automotive
23.  Routes: 100
24.  Basemap: Yes
25.  Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): No
26.  Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : No
27.  Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): No
28.  Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): No
29.  Touchscreen: No
30.  Antenna Type: Internal
31.  External Antenna Jack: BNC
32.  Remote control: No
33.  Headphone jack/audio line-out: No
34.  Audio/video input/output: No
35.  Automotive-friendly: No
36.  Motorcycle-friendly: No
 Outdoor
37.  Track log: 10,000 points, 50 saved tracks
38.  Electronic compass: No
39.  Barometric altimeter: No
40.  Hunt/fish calendar: No
41.  Sun and moon information: Yes
42.  Tide tables: Yes
43.  Area calculation: No
44.  Geocaching mode: No
45.  Outdoor GPS games: No
46.  Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): No
 Marine
47.  Portable No
48.  Marine Auto Guidance Yes
49.  Radar compatible No
50.  Sonar compatible Yes
51.  CANet® compatible No
52.  Marine Network™ compatible No
53.  Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position) Yes
54.  Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio) Yes
55.  Audible alarms Yes
56.  XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible Yes
57.  NMEA input/output Yes (NMEA 2000/0183)

 
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