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Northstar Explorer 550 GPS Special Features
- Advanced processor technology for fast chart redraw.
- Waterproof and rugged with a daylight viewable color display.
- Optional c-Map chart cartridges for detailed chart presentations.
- 12 parallel channel WAAS GPS receiver for increased accuracy.
Northstar Explorer 550 GPS Specifications
| # Of Waypoints | # Of Routes | Track log | Receiver Type | Display Size | Plotter Type |
| 500 with name & symbol |
25 reversible | 4,000 points 5 saved tracks |
12 Channel WAAS | 5" Diagonal 320 x234 pixels |
Chart- plotter |
| Position is displayed in Latitude/Longitude | |||||

5” C-Map MAX Compatible Plotter with an Affordable Price Tag.
Northstar's Explorer 550 series chartplotters offer top notch performance in a compact and affordable unit. The 5" color display is daylight viewable for open boat installations and the housing is rugged and waterproof. The Northstar 550 series feature 12 channel WAAS GPS receivers capable of providing accuracy up to 10 feet when receiving the WAAS signal. You can also store up to 3000 waypoints with up to 48 different icons for identification. Chart detail is available via optional c-Map MAX chart cards to show coastlines, channels, flashing buoy locations, spot depth soundings, aerial images, and more, and a gasoline fuel computer option is also available with the purchase of an optional sensor. Other GPS features include 5 savable tracklogs, dedicated waypoint and man overboard keys, variable backlighting, audible alarms, choice of North-up, course-up, or track-up display, NMEA data ouput and much more. 2 year warranty.
The Northstar 550 series is available with either an internal antenna for open boat installations or a remote antenna with cable for cabin or hardtop boats.
(antenna mount sold separately) Unit Dimensions 6.5”W x 5.9”L x 2.6”D, Two year warranty.








