External Antenna

• Fuel Management: Every Explorer Chartplotter unit has a built-in fuel computer. Just purchase the optional fuel kit to display fuel management data such as fuel flow, fuel remaining, estimated range and fuel economy.

The Northstar Explorer Chartplotters
A simple-to-use menu structure and superb daylight viewable screen means you can enjoy your voyage whether it??s across the bay or across an ocean. Rugged and waterproof, the Northstar Explorer is a brilliant choice for your navigation needs.

Explorer 557: The built-in 32 MB regional background map still offers reliable entry-level use, waiting to be enhanced with C‑Map??s latest cartography: NT MAX??. With a 640 x 480 pixel screen, chart display becomes 4 times sharper than the 550, making the 557 very easy on the eye.

Northstar Explorer Chartplotter features
Ready-to-Go AIS capability: Automatic Identification System (AIS) is ready-to-go on the 567 and 557, allowing you to identify and avoid large ships and other vessels transmitting AIS signals in near by waters. Compact Yet Comprehensive

Fuel Management
Every Explorer Chartplotter unit has a built-in fuel computer. Just purchase the optional fuel kit to display fuel management data such as fuel flow, fuel remaining, estimated range and fuel economy. A graphical fuel gauge complements this digital information, and each Explorer comes SmartCraft??-ready - a fantastic feature for boats with compatible Mercury, MerCruiser and Mariner engines.

Display Size : 5 in \ 127 mm

Display Resolution : 640 x 480 (H x W)

Display Type : 256 Color TFT LCD

Graphical Analog Displays : Yes

Graphical Numeric Displays : Yes

Backlighting Color : White

Backlighting Levels : 16

Split Screen Presentation : Yes

Multilanguage Display : Yes

Languages Supported  : 13

GPS Antenna Type : Northstar Model 124 GPS Antenna

GPS Receiver Channels : 12 channels

Background Map : 32 MB

Man Overboard Feature :: Yes

GPS Alarms : Yes

GPS Interface : Yes

GPS Position Accuracy : 33 ft \ 10 m

GPS Update Rate : 1

Waypoint Identity : 48

Mounting Selectable Port Or Starboard : Yes

Antenna Type : 12 Channel GPS-WAAS EGNOS Enabled

Alarm Output : Yes

Bearing To Waypoint : Yes

Button Type : Laser etched silicone rubber and backlit

Chart System : C-Map Max

Compass Safe Distance : 39.4 in \ 1000 mm

Course Over Ground : Yes

Course Up Presentation : Yes

Cross Track Error : Yes

Cursor Control : Yes

Data Card : Yes

Distance To Waypoint : Yes

Environmental Rating : IPX7

External Alarm : Yes

Lat/Long Display : Yes

Log Units :: Yes

Manual Automatic Control : Yes

Memory Card Capable : Yes; Waypoints, Routes, Tracks to C-Map Memory Card

Night Illumination : Yes

Non Volatile Memory : Yes

North Up Presentation : Yes

Operating Temperature : 0?? to 50??C

Port Information : Yes

Speed Over Ground : Yes

Speed Units : Yes

Supplied With : GPS Antenna, Bracket, Power Cable, Sun Cover, Manuals

Tide Tables : Yes

Time To Go To Waypoint : Yes

Trip Log : Yes

True And Relative Motion : Yes

Type Of Equipment : Chartplotter

Included Accessories/Parts:

• Owner's Manual
• Quick Reference Guide
• Mounting Bracket
• Power Cable
• External Antenna
• Protective Front Cover

Product SKU: NS002911