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8 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner’s Manual
Using Charts
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Understanding Chart Data
BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision charts use graphic symbols to denote map features, which
follow the standards for US and international charts. Some common symbols you might see include,
but are not limited to, the following:*
Dangerous Rock Exposed Rock Beacon
Pilot Boarding Area Airport/Seaplane Base Buoy
Anchorage Berth Precautionary Area
Anchoring Prohibited Radio Report Point
Exposed Wreck Recommended Anchorage
Fishing Harbor Rescue Station
Fishing Prohibited Tide Station
Information Yacht Harbor
Current Station Marine Services
*Some symbols might appear differently on your Garmin chartplotter.
Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in
white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids
and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas.
Navigating to a Point on the Chart
1. From the Home screen, touch Charts.
2. Touch Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Radar Overlay.
3. Touch the point on the chart where you want to go.
4. Touch Navigate To.
5. Select an option:
Touch Go To.
Touch Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for Automatic
Guidance (page 28).
6. Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination.
To create a route to a point on the chart, see page 27.
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