Announcing The Simrad GO5 XSE Chartplotter
Dec 9th, 2015 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Dec 9th, 2015 at 12:00 AM
GO Series Expanded Sonar Edition Delivers Built-in TotalScan™, StructureScan® HD,
DownScan Imaging™ and ForwardScan™ Sonar
Egersund, Norway – Newly released, the Simrad® GO5 XSE is a powerful, full-
featured standalone marine chartplotter/fishfinder packed into a compact, easy-to-
use display. Loaded with today’s latest boating technologies, GO5 XSE features a
super-bright multi-touch display, internal 10 Hz GPS receiver, StructureScan® HD
and CHIRP Sonar, autopilot integration/control, engine data monitoring, full audio
entertainment integration with SonicHub®2, integrated wireless connectivity and the
powerful, new Simrad TripIntelTM trip computer.
“With a sleek design and enhanced capabilities, the GO5 XSE sets a new standard
for easy to use standalone chartplotters for sports boats and coastal fishermen,” said
Leif Ottosson, CEO of Navico. “Built on the heritage, quality and innovation of our
brand, the compact Simrad GO5 XSE truly does it all, at an unbeatable price.”
The GO5 XSE display offers intuitive multi-touch controls that smartphone and tablet
users will instantly find familiar. Boaters are able to tap the screen to create or select
waypoints, pinch-to-zoom, or tap-and-drag to pan smoothly across charts, while
simple home screen and menu layouts allow quick access to all functions. Adjustable
split-screen views and customizable panel layouts with large, clearly captioned icons
that are easy to recognize, make the GO5 XSE a simple-to-use, full-featured
chartplotter.
Also unique to the GO5 XSE, the Cruise Charting page combines crucial navigation
data and charts into one easy to read display, while new TripIntel technology tracks
and displays the key information needed to plan a safe and enjoyable day on the
water. TripIntel provides fuel range overlaid on charts, current and future tide levels,
and a detailed history of previous trips including the route taken and how the boat
performed. The Simrad GO5 XSE connects to any NMEA 2000-compatible
equipment aboard a vessel including outboard and inboard engines, as well as fuel
flow, fluid level, speed, heading, and water temperature sensors and more. For
unsurpassed navigation, the chartplotter supports the widest available range of
cartography options including: C-MAP® MAX-N, Navionics®, Insight®, Insight Genesis®
and NV Digital® Charts.
Anglers can take full advantage of the built-in sonar by simply adding a suitable
transducer for accurate, real-time depth tracking and fishfinding. A scrollable depth
history view lets boaters track back and easily set waypoints for promising
anchorages. StructureScan HD Imaging offers a picture-like view of the bottom on
each side and beneath the boat with DownScan Imaging™ view, and CHIRP Sonar
provides improved target identification at greater depths, a clearer display with less
interference and enhanced target separation. ForwardScan™ sonar technology built
into the GO5 XSE (transducer sold separately) also provides forward-looking, two-
dimensional sonar views of the bottom depth ahead of your boat – a powerful
defense against running aground, and an invaluable tool for locating secure sites to
drop anchor.
The Simrad SonicHub2 marine audio system brings complete control of on-the-water
entertainment to the GO5 XSE display, eliminating the need for a separate stereo
head-unit. Stream music from Bluetooth® connected tablets, smartphones, and other
mobile devices, play MP3 files from a USB flash drive, or listen to the built-in AM/FM
radio. For additional flexibility, the GoFree™ Controller App, gives boaters the
capability to tether the GO5 XSE to Android and IOS devices, mirroring the display’s
screen on smartphones and providing full remote control via iPad.
Ranging in retail price from $449 to $599, depending on the transducer included with
the display, the Simrad GO5 XSE is scheduled for March 2016 availability from
authorized distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about GO5
XSE or the entire line of Simrad-branded performance marine electronics, please
contact 800-324-1356 (toll-free) in the USA or 800-661-3983 (toll-free) in Canada or
visit www.simrad-yachting.com.