The Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4cv Fishfinder is a premium fishing electronics solution designed to help you find and catch more fish. This complete system combines advanced sonar technology, high-sensitivity GPS, and an easy-to-read vivid color display to give you a comprehensive view of the water beneath your boat. Whether you’re fishing in shallow freshwater lakes or deeper saltwater environments, the STRIKER Vivid 4cv delivers the performance and features needed for successful fishing. At the heart of the Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4cv is a stunning 4.3-inch diagonal QSVGA color display with 272 x 480 pixel resolution. This vivid color screen makes it significantly easier to distinguish fish targets from underwater structures, vegetation, and bottom composition. The bright, high-contrast display remains readable in direct sunlight, ensuring you can see your sonar data clearly in any fishing condition. The display is also IPX7 water-rated, meaning it can withstand immersion in water up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes, providing excellent protection against splashes and accidental submersion. The Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4cv features two distinct sonar systems working together to give you the most comprehensive underwater picture: Traditional CHIRP Sonar: Operating at 50/77/200 kHz frequencies, the traditional sonar can reach depths up to 1,750 feet (533 meters). CHIRP technology transmits multiple frequencies simultaneously, creating clearer target separation and better detail throughout the water column. CHIRP ClearVü Sonar: The ClearVü scanning sonar operates at 260/455/800 kHz frequencies and can reach depths up to 750 feet (229 meters). This sonar type provides what looks like an underwater photograph of what’s directly below your boat, making it easier to identify structure, vegetation, and individual fish. With 300 W RMS transmit power, the STRIKER Vivid 4cv delivers strong sonar signals that penetrate effectively through various water conditions, providing detailed images of fish and structure at all depths your fishing will demand. Beyond raw sonar capability, the Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4cv includes intelligent features that make catching fish easier: Split-Screen Zoom: View multiple sonar perspectives simultaneously, allowing you to see both detailed close-ups and broader water views at the same time. Fish Symbol ID: Automatically identifies and highlights potential fish targets on your display, reducing the need to interpret raw sonar data. AutoGain Technology: Automatically adjusts sonar sensitivity based on water conditions, ensuring optimal display clarity without manual tweaking. Adjustable Depth Line: Set custom depth lines to focus on specific water zones where fish are most likely to be found. A-Scope Display: Shows real-time information about fish and objects passing directly through your transducer beam, providing instant feedback as you move through the water. Water Temperature Sensor: The included GT20-TM transducer has a built-in water temperature sensor, helping you understand water conditions and fish behavior patterns. The Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4cv comes complete with the GT20-TM transducer, which is specifically designed to work seamlessly with this fishfinder. This transducer delivers both traditional and ClearVü sonar capabilities, includes the water temperature sensor, and comes with all necessary mounting hardware for transom or trolling motor installation. Navigation and mapping are integral to the STRIKER Vivid 4cv experience. The unit features high-sensitivity GPS that locks onto satellite signals quickly and maintains accuracy in challenging conditions. You can store up to 5,000 waypoints to mark fishing hotspots, structure points, or other important locations. The system supports 50,000 track points to record your fishing routes and movements, and can store up to 100 routes for future reference. The included Quickdraw Contours software allows you to create and store personalized maps with 1-foot contours across up to 2 million acres. This feature lets you build custom bathymetric maps of your favorite fishing locations, documenting bottom structure that fish use as habitat. With dimensions of 3.9 inches wide, 6.9 inches high, and 1.8 inches deep, the Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4cv fits easily into tight spaces on your boat’s console. Weighing just 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg), it won’t add significant weight to your electronics package. The included tilt/swivel mount provides flexible viewing angles and easy visibility from any position in your boat. The Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4cv operates on 12 to 20 V DC power, making it compatible with standard boat electrical systems. Typical current draw is just 0.40 A with a maximum current draw of 1.5 A, and total power consumption is only 4.8 W. This efficiency means minimal drain on your boat’s battery, allowing for extended fishing trips without power concerns. Your Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4cv Fishfinder package includes everything you need to get on the water: The Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4cv represents an excellent balance of advanced fishfinding technology and user-friendly operation. Whether you’re an experienced angler looking to maximize your catch or someone newer to fishing electronics, this system provides the tools needed to understand underwater conditions and locate fish more effectively. The combination of vivid display clarity, dual sonar systems, integrated GPS, and custom mapping capabilities makes the STRIKER Vivid 4cv a complete fishing solution that delivers results. SKU: AC1671 Categories: Accessories, Bicycle Computers Brand: Garmin