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GPSMAP® 440s

Package Includes:
  • GPSMAP 440s
  • Built-in receiving antenna
  • Dual frequency transducer
  • power/data cable
  • crimp connectors
  • mounting bracket with tilt/swivel
  • Protective front cover
  • owner's manual
  • Quick reference guide

These sleek 440-series Garmin plotters pack a lot of value into their space-saving formats. They feature ultra-bright 4" QVGA displays and come ready to launch right out of the box with built-in cartography, new worldwide satellite imagery and a new streamlined user interface. The 440-series is preloaded with highly-detailed BlueChart® g2™ marine cartography of the coastal United States including Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas. This data provides detailed coastlines, shaded depth contours, navaids, port plans, wrecks, restricted areas and tide and current information.

The powerful built-in analog sounder found in the 440s can scan as deep as 1500 (in dual frequency mode) and features UltraScroll™ for high-speed screen updates. The 440s also offers split-screen viewing of map and sounder data for easy, continuous reference.

Plug in optional BlueChart® g2 Vision™ cards to add true 3D-view detailed mapping capabilities (both above and below the waterline), plus helpful auto guidance, high-resolution photomapping detail, and "real picture" aerial photos of ports, harbors, marinas, waterways, navigation landmarks and other points of interest.

Product Features and Specifications
  • Ultra-bright 4" diagonal QVGA display, 320 x 240 pixels over 800 nits of brightness
  • New streamlined user interface offers easy selection of functions and features
  • Preloaded with worldwide satellite imagery and highly-detailed BlueChart g2 marine cartography of the coastal United States including Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas. This data provides detailed coastlines, shaded depth contours, navaids, port plans, wrecks, restricted areas and tide and current information.
  • Preloaded with Explorer charts covering the Bahamas
  • Single SD memory card slot for BlueChart g2 Vision cards, as well as saving waypoints, routes and tracks to a SD card which can be shared with others
  • Built-in GPS antenna
  • BNC connector for optional GA29 remote GPS antenna
  • Backlit keypad for easier operation at night
  • CANet™ proprietary bus allows display and control of full feature sounder data on Garmin chartplotters
  • Two NMEA 0183 I/O ports 440
  • Unit dimensions: 5.7"W x 5.0"H x 2.7"D

Enable the full functionality of the GPSMAP 440-series with the addition of a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card
BlueChart g2 Vision cards provide:
    • High-resolution satellite imagery when overlaid on the chart, will provide the mariner with unparalleled situational awareness
    • Aerial reference photography provides "real world" photos of ports, harbors, marinas, waterways, navigation landmarks and other points of interest, offering the mariner another powerful tool for navigating unfamiliar waters
    • Mariners Eye view Provides the mariner with a 3-D perspective of chart information for a quick, reliable and easy position fix.
    • Fish Eye view 3D perspective below the water line for displaying bottom contours based on bathymetric charting data
    • Auto guidance technology will search the attributes of all relevant charts to suggest the best course for navigation
    • Fishing charts, tides, currents, marine services, coastal roads and points of interest detail

    Sounder Features:
    • New sounder design featuring excellent shallow water performance
    • Power output: 500 watts (RMS) 4000 watts (peak to peak), dual frequency
    • Depth: 1,500 feet (dual frequency)
    • Includes a dual frequency transducer 50kH
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Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.9 stars
(based on 9 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Compact(8), Easy to read(8), Easy to set up(9), Reliable(8), Simple controls(9)
Best Uses:
Fishing(3), Navigation(4), Small boats(3)
Describe Yourself:
Outdoor enthusiast(5)
Primary use:
Personal(9)

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Works flawlessly, Very versital,
By BobVerified Reviewer from Edgewater, Fl. on 11/20/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction, Waterproof
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast, Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPSMAP 440s:

I'm a marine technician. I use it on my own personal boat and have a extra power cable. I carry it with me whenever I'm on a boat with no electronics.

I wish the water temp could be displayed on the split screen.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
My First Mate
By Wild WillyVerified Reviewer from Cape Coral, FL on 7/25/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Navigation, Sailing
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPSMAP 440s:

I singlehand (57 years old) most of the time in an O'Day 30' sailboat, since buying this unit I have gone from Cape Fear to Freeport then onto Fort Myers via Okeechobee Waterway and then to Cozumel round trip to Fort Myers. My life has depended on this units reliability and interface with the auot pilot, so I could sleep. I thank the people who designed it, built it, made it affordable.

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
I love it!
By FishmantimVerified Reviewer from Boston, MA on 7/5/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Best Uses:
Expeditions, Fishing, Small Boats
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPSMAP 440s:

I installed this unit about a month ago, and have been very happy with it! I read the instructions, which were easy to follow and clear, and the installation took me about two hours. The template included with the instructions made mounting the transducer a snap. I was worried about the warning "May have to adjust up or down depending on surface disturbance," but from the first voyage it worked perfectly! My favorite function is the split screen navigation and sonar botttom mapping with fish finder. It's not huge -- the screen could be bigger, but my boat is an 18' bowrider with a small dash, so it was really a perfect fit!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great GPS Combo
By RCtauroVerified Purchaser from Miami, Florida on 5/26/2009
Pros:
Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Simple Controls, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Fishing, Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPSMAP 440s:

This is a great unit. I use it mainly for fishing in the Biscayne Bay area, and even offshore. I recommend it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Unit!
By Mike CVerified Purchaser from New Jersey on 5/26/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Long Battery Life, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Waterproof
Best Uses:
Small Boats
Describe Yourself:
Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPSMAP 440s:

Anothe great Garmin product, right price range and must have for small boaters who like to take it out to sea without all the hazzle and cost.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
This just is to good of a buy to pass up
By Not lost anymore!Verified Reviewer from Amelia Island, FL on 5/13/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction, Waterproof
Cons:
Read the manuel
Best Uses:
Navigation
Describe Yourself:
Bad With Directions
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPSMAP 440s:

This is great. I all most ran into a submerged island point, but avoided it with the GPS map. Sometimes the water can go from 50 foot deep to 2 foot deep in seconds,but you cant see through it. Finding your way home is nice too...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
"Big suprises come in small packages"
By Storming NormanVerified Purchaser from Easton, Maryland - Chesapeake Bay Area on 4/9/2009
Pros:
Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Fits on small helm space, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls, Strong Construction, Verygood back lighting, Waterproof
Cons:
No cons yet
Best Uses:
Expeditions, Fishing, Navigation, Small Boats
Describe Yourself:
Outdoor Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPSMAP 440s:

Use it to navigate in shallow waters aroung the Chesapeake Bay

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Buy !
By Redfish 7 from Portland, Tx on 8/31/2008
Describe Yourself:
Average
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
Difficult Menus
Best Uses:
Marine Navagation, Marking Fish Locations
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPSMAP 440s:

The Menus to me were not intuituve. I had to refer to the manual frequently. Updates from the internet fixed most of this. I was dissapointed that although I registered on line, I did not receive email notification of updates available. Very reliable, good features. I leave it on GPS most of the time as it also displays speed, heading, water depth, water temp. and good maps.

[6 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
GPS 440S.. an excellent choice!
By Steve from Brick, NJ on 8/18/2008
Describe Yourself:
Fish Cruise, Frequent Traveler
Primary use:
Personal
Pros:
Acquires Satellites Quickly, Compact, Easy Menus, Easy To Read, Easy To Set Up, Reliable Performance, Simple Controls
Cons:
None
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Garmin Garmin GPSMAP 440s:

Works every time
Depth sometimes flashes but always comes back quickly

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