Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 64cv | Fish & Navigate With Confidence

Product: Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 64cv w/ Transducer
Product Dimensions: 11.69 x 9.29 x 8.23 inches
Product Weight: 5.75 Pounds
Guarantee: 1-Year Consumer Limited Warranty
My Rating: 9.3 out of 10

Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 64cv Review

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Today I’m reviewing another excellent product from Garmin. The Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 64cv with transducer is a top-of-the-line fishfinder with state-of-the-art CHIRP sonar technology. The echoMAP lets you create or own HD maps with 1-foot contours all while you are fishing! The maps are possible because of the built-in Quickdraw Contours Software.

Chirp sonar technology allows for crystal clear definition and outstanding target separation because it focuses intently on the target. There’s another integrated software in the echoMAP 64cv called HomePort Planning software. This software allows for the digital recording of the information from the CHIRP sonar, and it will enable you to play routes and waypoints back across other devices.

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ClearVu Scanning Sonar

Garmin’s ClearVu scanning sonar allows you to see with amazing clarity what is right under your boat. The HD-ID sonar is combined with the ClearVu scanning sonar into to 1 transducer. The scanning sonar is so clear it almost looks like a real picture you are looking at! That is one of the main points I like about this fish finder. You will see those fish like you are right there under your boat looking at them.

Create Your Own HD Maps

You can create 1-foot contour fishing maps in HD while you are fishing with the Quickdraw Contours software. These are very useful for the next time you go out fishing in that area. You can share the maps if you choose in the Quickdraw Community on Garmin Connect if you want.

The Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 64 cv is Portable

It’s easy to bring your echoMAP with you when you leave your boat because the cords plug right into the mount. So just plug into the mount when going out in the boat and when you’re back getting off your boat just unplug and go. This keeps your fish finder from being stolen or left out in inclement weather.

BlueChart g2 Charts

Another feature that is preloaded on the Garmin echoMAP 64cv is BlueChart g2 charts. These are a combination of detailed official and private charts that cover worldwide. These help you navigate harbors and marinas all over the globe so that you can guide your boat in and out of port with confidence. The BlueChart g2 also provides tides and currents, depth contours, and spot sounding.

Transfer Your GPX Waypoints

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If you have waypoints or routes that you usually take while your fishing on other GPS navigational devices you can transfer them to your Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 64cv. This is another great feature I love about the echoMAP!

Accurately Find Your Secret Fishing Spot with Ease!

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Finding that special fishing spot that you enjoy fishing at the time before with the 5 Hz GPS and GLONASS! This technology refreshes your heading and position every five times every second. I can’t tell you how many times I have never been able to find that secret fishing spot on a certain lake. That is no longer a problem with the echoMAP.

Garmin echoMAP Chirp 54cv Technical Specifications

Dimensions	6.8″ x 5.4″ x 1.7″
Display Size	3.54″ x 3.54″; 5.0″ Diagonal
Display Type	WQVGA Display
Display Resolution	480 x 480 pixels
Power	7.1 W
Weight	1.6-lbs
Receiver	5 Hz
Mounting Options	Bail or flush
Antenna	Internal or external over NMEA 2000

MAPS & MEMORY

Maps	BlueChart® g2
Routes	100
Waypoints	5,000
Accepts Data Cards	1 microSD™ card
Track Log	50,000 points; 50 saved tracks

Sonar Features & Specs

Transmit power	500 W (RMS) / 4,000 W (peak to peak)
CHIRP Sonar Technology	Yes Built-in
ClearVu	Yes with CHIRP Built-in
Dual-frequency	(50/200 kHz) sonar capable
Dual-beam	(77/200 kHz) sonar capable
Maximum depth	2,300 ft @ 77 kHz, freshwater  1,100 ft @ 77 kHz, saltwater
Bottom Lock	Shows return from the bottom up
Water temperature log and graph	Yes
Sonar recording	Yes
Sonar history rewind	Yes

Connections

NMEA 2000® compatible	YES
Transducer pin numbers	4
NMEA 0183 input ports	1
NMEA 0183 output ports	1

Here Is What’s Included In Your Purchase Of The Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 64cv

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• echoMAP CHIRP 64cv
• Documentation/ Operators Manuel
• Transom Mount
• A transducer (4-pin)
• NMEA 2000 adapter cable(4-pin female to 5-pin male)
• Protective Cover
• Hardware
• Flush mount
• Tilt/swivel mount
• Power/data cable

Pros

• State Of The Art Sonar Technology
• Make Your Own HD Maps
• Share Digital Information Between Other Devices
• Portable (Unplug and take it with you)
• Easily Mounts To Your Boat
• BlueChart g2 Charts Included

Conclusion

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I highly recommend the Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 64cv with a transducer for all your navigational and fishing needs. CHIRP sonar technology that Garmin has made is the best you’re going to find in the private sector. The view from under your boat is as clear as you are going to get. It almost looks like a real picture.  Having the BlueChart g2 Charts on board with you is a godsend. Never get lost again and know where you are at all times.

With the 5 Hz and GLONASS, you can make high-definition maps on the go while you fish! To me, that is just amazing. Chart out your secret fishing spot and next time you go out you will find it quick and easy. Not only that but all the information you collect and map out like waypoints and topography can all be shared on multiple devices.

The echoMAP also mounted to your boat quickly, and you don’t have to leave it on your boat when you are done for the day just unplug the echoMAP CHIRP 64cv and take it with you. This way it doesn’t get stolen or destroyed in case something unexpected happens to your boat!

Now you have all the information you need on the Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 64cv to make an informed buying decision. Thanks for reading and I hope this was helpful for you. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments section below. As always Happy Fishing!

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