Quick Summary
The Garmin Striker Vivid 7cv is a 7-inch colour fishfinder with sonar features and a GT20 transducer. It includes vivid scanning sonar colour palettes, and the included bracket is a tilt/swivel bailmount bracket.
The unit also has high-sensitivity GPS, built-in Quickdraw Contours mapping and Wi-Fi connectivity for use with the ActiveCaptain app on a compatible smartphone.
Key Details
| Detail | Verified information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Brand | Garmin, for buyers looking for a Garmin fishfinder unit. |
| Model | Striker Vivid 7cv, which identifies the exact unit variant. |
| Product type | 7-inch colour fishfinder, with sonar and GPS features. |
| Transducer | GT20 transducer included, so the sonar hardware is part of the package. |
| Sonar features | Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP ClearVü scanning sonar are included. |
| Display | 7-inch colour display, which is the main size point to compare with your space and viewing needs. |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi connectivity for use with the ActiveCaptain app on a compatible smartphone. |
| Mapping | Built-in Quickdraw Contours mapping. |
| Mounting | Tilt/swivel bailmount bracket included. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Screen size: This model has a 7-inch display. Compare that with the space you have at the helm and how large you want the screen to be.
- Transducer inclusion: The GT20 transducer is included. Check that you want a package with sonar hardware rather than a screen-only unit.
- App connection: Wi-Fi supports connection to the ActiveCaptain app on a compatible smartphone. Check whether that matters for waypoint transfer and notifications.
- Mounting style: A tilt/swivel bailmount bracket is included. Compare that with the way you plan to mount the unit.
- Mapping feature: Built-in Quickdraw Contours mapping is included. Compare this with the mapping functions you expect to use on the water.
Compatibility, Size and Fit
This fishfinder is described as a 7-inch unit, so screen size and available mounting space are the main fit checks. The Wi-Fi connection works with the ActiveCaptain app on a compatible smartphone, so check that your phone and setup suit that connection method.
Before You Decide
Confirm that the 7-inch screen size suits your boat and helm layout. Check that you want the GT20 transducer and tilt/swivel bailmount bracket included in the package. If app connection matters, make sure your smartphone is compatible with ActiveCaptain.
