Garmin BlueChart Coastal Chart, Bay of Biscay, Auto Guidance

Overview

The Garmin BlueChart g3 HD HXEU008R is an electronic coastal chart for the Bay of Biscay, built for use on compatible Garmin chartplotters and offered as either a preloaded microSD/SD card or a download.

Coverage runs from Binic, France to Cabo Finisterre, Spain, which suits coastal hops along Brittany and the French Atlantic coast, plus passages down the north coast of Spain.

BlueChart g3 charting combines Garmin and Navionics content and includes planning layers such as Auto Guidance routing, depth range shading with up to 10 depth ranges, and shallow water shading at a user-set depth. Some areas include detailed contours down to 1 foot where available in the chart data.

Key features

• Bay of Biscay region coverage (HXEU008R) from Binic (France) to Cabo Finisterre (Spain)
• Offered as a preloaded microSD/SD card or as a download that is written to a microSD/SD card
• Auto Guidance route suggestions based on your set depth and overhead clearance
• Depth range shading supports up to 10 depth ranges for quick depth targeting
• Shallow water shading can be set to a depth you choose
• Detailed contours up to 1 foot where supported in the chart data
• BlueChart g3 Vision variants add extra chart layers such as relief shading, satellite imagery overlay, and 3D views

Variants

This chart is offered in multiple configurations so you can match the chart tier and delivery format to the way your system is set up.

Variants differ by chart version (BlueChart g3 vs BlueChart g3 Vision) and by format (preloaded card vs download). The region is Bay of Biscay, with HXEU008R used for BlueChart g3 and VEU008R used for BlueChart g3 Vision.

• 010-C0766-20: BlueChart g3, SD Card. Preloaded microSD/SD card that is used by inserting it into a compatible chartplotter.
• 010-D0352-00: BlueChart g3, Download. The chart is installed to a microSD/SD card using Garmin Express, then used in the chartplotter.
• 010-C0766-00: BlueChart g3 Vision, SD Card. Preloaded microSD/SD card that adds the Vision chart layers on compatible chartplotters.
• 010-D0437-00: BlueChart g3 Vision, Download. The chart is installed to a microSD/SD card using Garmin Express, then used in the chartplotter with the Vision chart layers supported by your unit.

Compatibility and fit

This chart works on Garmin devices that support BlueChart g3 for the regular versions and BlueChart g3 Vision for the Vision versions. Confirm compatibility for your exact chartplotter model and keep the unit software current so the chart layers display as expected.

The SD Card formats are supplied on a microSD card with an SD adapter, so they fit either slot style as long as the unit supports the chart. For download formats, plan on a dedicated microSD/SD card; when installing with Garmin Express, only one chart product can be installed to a single card at a time.

Installation and setup

For the preloaded card versions, power down the chartplotter, insert the card, then power back up and allow the unit to index the chart the first time.

For the download versions, the chart is written to a microSD/SD card using Garmin Express on a computer, then the card is moved into the chartplotter. Chart downloads and updates can also be managed through the ActiveCaptain app on compatible systems.

Use notes on board

Auto Guidance can help with route planning, but it is still a planning aid. Always cross-check the suggested path against local conditions, notices, and what you see on deck.

This chart is a good match for skippers who run the Bay of Biscay regularly, whether for coastal cruising, fishing, or longer passages, and want chart layers that make depth and hazards easier to read on a Garmin plotter. The Vision versions suit crews who want the added perspective of 3D views and imagery on screen.

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