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See structure. Record your own contours.
Garmin STRIKER Vivid 5cv
010-02551-00 · GT20-TM included
Buyer feedback ↓The Vivid 5cv adds a wider screen and ClearVü scanning to a compact fish finder. This US package includes the GT20-TM transducer; you still need power and a mounting plan for your boat.
- 5 inScreen diagonalLandscape display · 800 × 480 pixels≈ 1.5 bank-card lengths
- 2.1 × 4.5 × 7.4 inDisplay body · L × H × WBracket adds space≈ 0.62 × 1.3 × 2.2 bank-card lengths
- GT20-TMIncluded transducerTraditional CHIRP + ClearVü
Amazon US · 010-02551-00 · GT20-TM included · Retailer link
THE QUICK TAKE
Is it right for you?
Choose it for ClearVü views and roomier split screens without moving to a large display. Quickdraw lets you build contour coverage along the water you actually fish.
Look elsewhere for SideVü or ready-made navigation charts. This model has neither, and its own recorded contours do not replace a chartplotter. Budget space and power for the transducer and display.
01 / BUYING NOTES
Before you buy.
ClearVü looks below the boat.
The included GT20-TM supports traditional CHIRP and ClearVü. ClearVü adds a more picture-like view of structure underneath; this is not a side-scanning model.
Quickdraw records where you travel.
Quickdraw builds your own contour coverage as you move. Areas you have not recorded are not magically charted, and detailed navigation maps cannot be added.
Plan the screen and cable route together.
Mount the display within reach of the seat while leaving room for paddling, knees and a relaxed cable loop. A battery and kayak-specific mount are separate from this package.
Garmin product details ↗ · Exact Amazon listing ↗ · Display specifications and features ↗ · STRIKER map limitations ↗ · Exact US package announcement ↗ · Garmin mount selection ↗
02 / AMAZON REVIEWS
The buyers’ view.
Buyers describe straightforward setup, with a kayak owner reporting quick satellite acquisition and appreciating the speed and route display while paddling. Screen visibility deserves attention: another owner found the display a little difficult to see in direct sun.
What buyers like
- quality19
- ease of use10
- Value for money7
Mixed feedback
- reliability19
- screen visibility6
Common concerns
- gps functionality9
The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.
Amazon US · Checked . Ratings may include other colors and sizes.
View source ↗03 / REVIEWS & VIDEO
See it in use.
See how it works, then read the findings behind the buying advice.
Garmin STRIKER Vivid 5cv Review What They Don't Want You to Know
A practical discussion of screen size, missing SideVü and recording your own contours.
Watch on YouTube ↗
Garmin Striker Vivid 5CV Kayak setup, Best bang for your buck!
Shows the display position and the owner’s mounting arrangement. Mounts and power accessories are separate.
Watch on YouTube ↗Video and written sources are labeled by creator and tested scope. Manufacturer demonstrations explain use; they are not independent tests. No in-house hands-on testing is claimed.
Read source summaries Product scope is labeled · key findings in bold
Garmin pairs traditional sonar and ClearVü support with GPS waypoints and Quickdraw recording. The wider landscape display gives split views more room than the basic STRIKER 4.
The selected US package is 010-02551-00 with a GT20-TM transducer, power/data cable and tilt/swivel mount. Do not confuse it with regional packages sold without a transducer.
The reviewer liked the bright screen and simple setup, but called out the small display and lack of side scanning. Quickdraw records only the water you cover, which matters if you expect ready-made maps.
04 / COMPARE
Different priorities.
Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.
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THIS GUIDEGarmin STRIKER Vivid 5cvSTRIKER Vivid 5cv · 010-02551-00 |  ALTERNATIVEGarmin STRIKER 4STRIKER 4 · 010-01550-00 |  ALTERNATIVEGarmin STRIKER 4 Portable KitSTRIKER 4 Portable · 010-01550-05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon price | $349.99 | $130.00 | $229.99 |
| Best for | ClearVü and personal contour recording | A compact basic kayak sonar setup | Moving a compact sonar between small craft |
| System | Landscape display with traditional sonar and ClearVü | Portrait display with traditional CHIRP | Basic STRIKER 4 plus portable carry kit |
| Installation | Add battery and boat-specific mounting | Provide battery, fuse and transducer mounting | Restrain the bag and position the temporary transducer mount |
| Consider | No SideVü or downloadable navigation charts | Small split screen; no ClearVü or detailed charts | More to stow than a fixed display mount |
| Explore | Read buying guide →Amazon source ↗ | Read buying guide →Amazon source ↗ | Read buying guide →Amazon source ↗ |
About these everyday comparisons
Approximate comparisons to familiar objects: a bank card’s 3.37-inch long edge, a Letter sheet’s 11-inch long edge, or a US nickel’s 21.21 mm diameter / 5 g weight. Water comparisons exclude the container’s weight. Capacity comparisons describe volume, not exterior size or how food fits. Reference pictures identify the object; use the labeled ratio for the comparison.
05 / PRICE HISTORY
The price over time.
Garmin STRIKER Vivid 5cv · 010-02551-00 · GT20-TM included · Amazon US
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06 / RELATED FINDS
A few useful extras.
For the way you plan to use it.
Add a removable power supply
Nocqua Pro Power Kit 10Ah
The Nocqua kit supplies a compact battery, matching charger and component cable for the fish finder’s power leads.
Raise and remove the display
RAILBLAZA Garmin Fishfinder Mount R-Lock
RAILBLAZA’s Garmin R-Lock adapter retains the compatible Garmin swivel base and adds an adjustable StarPort connection.