Active Captain (Only applicable to the 7” and 9” units)
Garmin has introduced the Active Captain App to the Striker Plus series; this app is aimed at keeping you connected and allowing you to dynamically update your routes and maps without the need to update your unit via the computer or when you get back from the trip. It will also allow you to receive smart notifications from your phone/compatible device to your Striker unit. The following are the primary functions of the Striker App:
- Smart notifications
- Sync new routes and waypoints from the waypoint community
Striker Series- Core features
Skip this section if you’re already well versed in the Striker fish finder. While these features are not new they’re still worth mentioning as they are core components to what make this fish finder such a great unit. All the Striker devices come with a high sensitivity receiver so fishers can not only see fish and structure below the boat, but can also quickly mark their favourite spots. When trolling the GPS will update position once per second giving you an extremely accurate positional report for waypoints, dialling in the exact trolling speed and optimise lure presentation. You can also share waypoint data across Striker Plus units as well as the new Echomap Plus series.
The new Striker plus series will be available in the displays sizes and models featured below:
The new Plus series still offers the CHIRP traditional sonar along with the CHIRP ClearVü and SideVü (on some models – see picture above). This sonar is perfect for display clear fish arches and clear target separation. The ClearVü mode shows a wide image of what passes below the boat.
The SideVü gives you a crisp, clear view of what lies off to each side of the boat, including structure, submerged objects and fish.
The Striker units are available in Australia and range between $249 - $899 RRP. I’ve included the specs comparison for a Striker Plus 7sv against the old Striker 7sv if you want to get it straight from the source.
Spec Comparison for Striker Plus Models
| STRIKER Plus 9sv | STRIKER Plus 7sv | STRIKER 5cv | STRIKER Plus 4cv | |
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General |
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Physical dimensions |
11.1” x 6.5” x 2.4” (28.2 x 16.5 x 6.0 cm) | 9.3” x 5.5” x 2.3” (23.5 x 14.0 x 5.8 cm) | 7.4’’ x 4.5’’ x 2.1’’ (18.8 x 11.6 x 5.4 cm) | 3.9'' x 6.9'' x 1.8'' (9.8 x 17.4 x 4.5 cm) |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) | 1.7 lbs (0.8 kg) | 1.0 lb (0.5 kg) | 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg) |
| Water rating | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Display type | WVGA color | WVGA color | WVGA color | QSVGA |
| Display resolution | 800 x 480 pixels | 800 x 480 pixels | 800 x 480 pixels | 272 X 480 pixels |
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Sonar Features & Specifications |
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Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-beam (77/200 kHz) sonar capable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Frequencies supported | Traditional: 50/77/200 kHz | Traditional: 50/77/200 kHz | Traditional: 50/77/200 kHz | Traditional: 50/77/200 kHz |
| CHIRP (mid and high) | CHIRP (mid and high) | CHIRP (mid and high) | CHIRP (mid and high) | |
| ClearVü and SideVü 260/455/800 kHz | ClearVü and SideVü 260/455/800 kHz | ClearVü 260/455/800 kHz | ClearVü 260/455/800 kHz | |
| Transmit power | 500 W (RMS) | 500 W (RMS) | 500 W (RMS) | 300 W (RMS) |
| Bottom lock (shows return from the bottom up) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Water temperature log and graph | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Fishfinder Features |
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Split-screen zoom |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ultrascroll® (displays fish targets at higher boat speeds) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Symbol ID (helps identify fish targets) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AutoGain Technology (minimizes clutter, maximizes targets) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable depth line (measures depth of underwater objects) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| A-scope (real time display of fish passing through transducer beam) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Water temperature sensor included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Additional |
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Additional |
Wireless Connectivity: Yes | Wireless Connectivity: Yes | Quickdraw Contours | Quickdraw Contours |
| Quickdraw Contours | Quickdraw Contours | Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS | |
| Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS | Mark Waypoints | Mark Waypoints | |
| Mark Waypoints | Mark Waypoints | Course over Ground (COG) | Course over Ground (COG) | |
| Course over Ground (COG) | Course over Ground (COG) | Current draw @ 12V: 0.40A | Current draw @ 12V: 0.40A | |
| Current draw @ 12V: 0.75A | Current draw @ 12V: 0.67A |
Striker PLUS 7sv VS Striker 7sv
| STRIKER Plus 7sv | STRIKER 7sv | |
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General |
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Physical dimensions |
9.3” x 5.5” x 2.3” (23.5 x 14.0 x 5.8 cm) | 9.3'' x 5.5'' x 2.3'' (23.5 x 14 x 5.8 cm) |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs (0.8 kg) | 24 oz (680 g) |
| Water rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Display type | WVGA color | WVGA color |
| Display resolution | 800 x 480 pixels | 800 x 480 pixels |
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Sonar Features & Specifications |
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Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable |
Yes | Yes |
| Dual-beam (77/200 kHz) sonar capable | Yes | Yes |
| Frequencies supported | Traditional: 50/77/200 kHz | Traditional: 50/77/200 kHz |
| CHIRP (mid and high) | CHIRP (mid and high) | |
| ClearVü and SideVü 260/455/800 kHz | ClearVü: 260/455/800 kHz | |
| SideVü: 260/455/800 kHz | ||
| Transmit power | 500 W (RMS) | 500 W (RMS) |
| Maximum depth | 2,300 ft freshwater*, 1,100 ft saltwater* | |
| Bottom lock (shows return from the bottom up) | Yes | Yes |
| Water temperature log and graph | Yes | Yes |
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Fishfinder Features |
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Split-screen zoom |
Yes | Yes |
| Ultrascroll® (displays fish targets at higher boat speeds) | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Symbol ID (helps identify fish targets) | Yes | Yes |
| AutoGain Technology (minimizes clutter, maximizes targets) | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable depth line (measures depth of underwater objects) | Yes | Yes |
| A-scope (real time display of fish passing through transducer beam) | Yes | Yes |
| Water temperature sensor included | Yes | Yes |
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Additional |
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Additional |
Tilt/Swivel Mount | Tilt/swivel mount |
| Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS | |
| Mark Waypoints | Mark Waypoints | |
| Course over Ground (COG) | Course over ground (COG) | |
| Current draw @ 12V: 0.67A | Current draw @ 12V: 0.67A | |
| Wireless Connectivity: Yes | ||
| Quickdraw Contours |
