Never Hit Shallow Water Again! How to Use Auto Guidance on Garmin Chartplotter 🚤
Avoid shallow water, buoys, and obstacles with ease! In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you how to use Auto Guidance on your Garmin Chartplotter to navigate safely and efficiently. 🚤✨
Steps Covered:
✅ Select your destination (Waypoint)
✅ Activate Auto Guidance
✅ Check for shallow water or buoys
✅ Start navigation & engage your trolling motor
✅ Power up the propeller and enjoy smooth sailing!
Be aware that you are always responsible yourself for the behaviour of your boat and should always double check for obstacles, shallow water, bouys or other traffic on the water!
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 – Garmin Auto Guidance Explained – Navigate Like a Pro
0:03 – What Is Auto Guidance on a Garmin Chartplotter?
0:21 – Why Use Auto Guidance (Avoid Shallow Water & Buoys)
0:28 – Selecting Your Waypoint on the Map
0:34 – Activating Auto Guidance (Step-by-Step)
0:37 – Checking Route Safety (Depth & Obstacles)
0:41 – Start Navigation on Your Garmin Chartplotter
0:43 – Engage Trolling Motor with Auto Guidance
0:51 – Start the Propeller & Follow the Route
0:55 – Fully Automated Navigation Explained
1:00 – Quick Recap & Pro Tip for Safer Navigation
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🎣 Filmed & edited by PredatorFishing.be
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This video contains educational commentary on fishing techniques, sonar interpretation and tactical choices made during the session.