Similar in styling and function to the GPSMAP292C, the 298C Sounder combinesvivid color chartplotting with a powerful dual-frequency sounder in onespace-saving, multipurpose unit. Compatible withthe latest BlueChart G2 seriesmarine cartography-and featuring an enhanced worldwide basemap that depictsshorelines, roads and surface features in richerdetail-the GPSMAP 298C isloaded with smart navigation features. The unit'sbig 5-inch display offerssplit-screen capability, so you can view both mapand sounder informationsimultaneously. And with 500 watts of power (RMS)-plus Garmin's exclusiveSee-Thru fish targeting technology-the built-in50/200 kHz sonar paints a clearand accurate picture of everything worth watchingunder your boat.

GPSMAP 298 is enabled with Garmin's new CANet-a one-megabit Controller AreaNetwork that allows users to connect twochartplotters and a GSD 21 or GSD 22 (Garmin'snew 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 320pixels
• Enhanced Worldwide basemap provides improved300 meter shorelineresolution, interstates, and major highways
• CCFL backlight for display and keypad
• Ultra-dim backlight for nighttime operationwith user-programmablelevels for day and night
• Unit dimensions: 6.3" W x 6.3" H x 3.3" D (external antenna), 6.3" W x7.1" H x 3.1" D (internal antenna)
• Power output: 500 watts (RMS) 4000 watts (peak to peak), dual frequency400 watts (RMS) 3200 watts (peak to peak), dualbeam
• Depth: 1,500 feet (dual frequency), 900 feet (dual beam)
• Choose Dual Frequency 50kHz (45??), 200kHz (10??) for maximum saltwaterperformance or Dual Beam Width 80kHz (45??), 200kHz (14??) for maximumfreshwater performance
• Patented transom/trolling mount transducer
• CANet proprietary bus allows display andcontrol of full featuresounder data on 2nd Garmin chartplotter
• New sounder design featuring excellent shallow water performance
• UltrascrollT high-rep-rate sonar
• New AutoGain technology to see more fish
• See-Thrur technology: shows weak and strongreturns 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, deepwater, and low battery
• Battery voltage indication
• NMEA sonar data output
• Power down backup of settings: customersettings are not lost when theunit is turned off
• Pre-loaded with over 15 user-interfacelanguages