Similar in styling and function to the GPSMAP 292C, the 298C Sounder combines vivid color chartplotting with a powerful dual-frequency sounder in one space-saving, multipurpose unit. Compatible with the latest BlueChart? G2 series marine cartography?and featuring an enhanced worldwide basemap that depicts shorelines, roads and surface features in richer detail?the GPSMAP 298C is loaded with smart navigation features. It's big 5-inch display offers split-screen capability, so you can view both map and sounder information simultaneously. And with 500 watts of power (RMS)?plus Garmin?s exclusive See-Thru? fish targeting technology?the built-in 50/200 kHz sonar paints a clear and accurate picture of everything worth watching under your boat.

A UK version of the GPSMAP 298 comes pre-loaded with UK and Ireland BlueChart g2 marine map detail. An Australian and New Zealand version also comes pre-loaded with BlueChart g2 marine map detail for that region.

GPSMAP 298 is enabled with Garmin?s new CANet??a one-megabit Controller Area Network that allows users to connect two chartplotters and a GSD 21 or GSD 22 (Garmin?s new black-box sonar devices).

GPSMAP 298C Sounder Features:

256-color TFT display, 3.0? W x 4.0" H, 5.0-inch diagonal, 240 x 320 pixels

Enhanced Worldwide basemap provides improved 300 meter shoreline resolution, interstates, and major highways

UK and Australian & New Zealand versions available with BlueChart g2 marine map detail.

CCFL backlight for display and keypad

Ultra-dim backlight for nighttime operation with user-programmable levels for day and night

Unit dimensions:
6.3? W x 6.3? H x 3.3? D (external antenna), 6.3? W x 7.1? H x 3.1? D (internal antenna)

Power output:
500 watts (RMS) 4000 watts (peak to peak), dual frequency 400 watts (RMS) 3200 watts (peak to peak), dual beam

Depth:
1,500 feet (dual frequency), 900 feet (dual beam)

Choose Dual Frequency 50kHz (45?), 200kHz (10?) for maximum saltwater performance or Dual Beam Width 80kHz (45?), 200kHz (14?) for maximum freshwater performance

Patented transom/trolling mount transducer

CANet? proprietary bus allows display and control of full feature sounder data on 2nd Garmin chartplotter

New sounder design featuring excellent shallow water performance

Ultrascroll? high-rep-rate sonar

New AutoGain technology to see more fish

See-Thru? technology: shows weak and strong returns simultaneously

Water temperature log and graph

Round flasher display mode

A-scope

Whiteline

Adjustable depth line

2X and 4X Automatic and manual zoom

Water speed capable

Odometer

Adjustable keel offset

Alarms for fish size, shallow water, deep water, and low battery

Battery voltage indication

NMEA sonar data output

Power down backup of settings: customer settings are not lost when the unit is turned off

Pre-loaded with over 15 user-interface languages

Package Includes:
GPSMAP? 298C Sounder
GA 29 remote GPS antenna with 30ft cable or built-in receiving antenna
Transom mount transducer (depending on configuration above)
Power/data cable
Mounting bracket with tilt/swivel
Protective front cover
Owner?s Manual
Quick-reference guide