12-Inch Network Chartplotter/Fishfinder with Garmin Navionics+ Charts

Spending a day on the water with family and friends, or looking to catch the big one during the next big tournament, Garmin's GPSMAP 8612xsv is ready to provide top notch navigation and fishfinding capabilities! The GPSMAP 8612xsv, 12-inch GPS provides full Garmin network support for compatible Garmin accessories including radar, SiriusXM weather, NMEA2000 components and more! Built-in Garmin Navionics+ charts for coastal and inland US waters provide Auto Guidance+ and 1-year of free daily updates via the Garmin ActiveCaptain app! Equipped with an internal 10Hz GPS Receiver, the 8612xsv provides fast and accurate positioning!

The 8612xsv has a premium HD, high resolution display. This sunlight-readable display provides wider viewing angles and superior clarity. The IPS LCD display provides consistent colors and accurate imagery from any angle. SmartMode station controls make controlling your 8612xsv a breeze, with one-touch access to vital information.

Designed with complete Sonar support, the 8612xsv has an internal 1kW Dual Channel CHIRP Sonar with ClearVu and SideVu built in. With 1 LVS Sonar Port, 1 12Pin Sonar port and 1 8Pin Sonar port the transducer selections are nearly unlimited! Dependent on transducer selected, this unit can provide you with CHIRP, ClearVu and SideVu offering exceptional target separation and near photo like detail below and to the left and right of your vessel. It is also fully compatible with Garmin Panoptix transducers for all seeing sonar in real time.

The GPSMAP 8612xsv chartplotter/sounder includes preloaded coastal and inland charting for the United States with Auto Guidance+ Routing and 1-year of free daily updates via ActiveCaptain. Preloaded Garmin Navionics Charts include detailed coverage of the entire U.S. coasts, lakes, rivers and inland waterways, plus Alaska and Hawaii. Canada coverage of coastal British Columbia, the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Coverage includes Bermuda, the Bahamas, Baja California, the Gulf of California, Johnston Atoll and Palmyra Atoll/Kingman Reef.

Designed with sailors in mind, the 8612xsv includes SailAssist features which provide important data displays as well as pre-race guidance. The Sailing features also include laylines, enhanced wind rose, heading and course over ground lines, true wind data fields and more. All available in horizontal or vertical graphs with a customizable data bar.

The Garmin 8600 series supports the Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator, sold separately, which allows users to select from a list of preset responses to communicate with friends and family directly from your chartplotter.

For the ultimate boating experience, Garmin has made the 8600 series fully compatible with their ActiveCaptain App. Pair with your smartphone or tablet and pre-plan trips, mark waypoints, update software and even purchase maps. Plus within the active captain community you can rely on fellow boaters for more information about marinas and other POI's in the area no matter where you travel. And with wireless synching changes you make on your activecaptain app will automatically sync with your 8612 xsv - making transferring of waypoints and routes a breeze! But if that’s still not enough, you can even control your chartplotter via your phone or tablet. No more constantly standing on the bridge, take your smart device and walk around your vessel yet still have control over your display. Looking to make your boating experience even more advanced? The GPSMAP 8600 series supports the Garmin inReach Mini2 Satellite Communicator. Select from a series of preset responses directly from your chartplotter and text back and forth with family and friends when synched with your inReach Mini device (subscription required).

The 8612xsv supports Garmin network accessories including compatible Garmin radars, the Garmin SiriusXM weather module, multiple Garmin GPSMAP displays, compatible IP Cameras and more! The 8612xsv has 2 Garmin network ports, 1 NMEA 2000 port, 1 BNC Composite video input port and 1 HDMI port. USB ports, Bluetooth pairing, ANT+ connectivity and Garmin WiFi connection are all high-end features of the 8612. NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 allows for the connection of autopilots, digital switching, FUSION-Link audio system, VHF, AIS and more!

Connect via Wireless Connection to the Garmin ActiveCaptain app on your compatible phone or tablet to gain access to OneChart, Smart Notifications, Software Updates and more!

The Garmin GPSMAP GN+ displays are compatible with Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts, Garmin's premier chart offering. Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts include both coastal and lake coverage within the region of your choice. Data is sourced from Garmin and Navionics in order to provide you with exceptional detail. Regions are larger than previous charting from Garmin and provide High Resolution Relief Shading, Auto Guidance+ routing, High Resolution Satellite Imagery, Sonar Imagery, Aerial Photography, SideScan Images and 1-year of free daily updates via the Garmin ActiveCaptain app! Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts require premium content to be downloaded post purchase via the ActiveCaptain app with a compatible smartphone or tablet. All premium chart options are available in the region of your choice and sold separately.

Touch display, network support, built-in sounder, preloaded Garmin Navionics+ Charts and internal 10Hz receiver- what else could you want from a network multifunction display? The Garmin 8612xsv is a top marine chartplotter/sounder that will bring together all of your Garmin electronics! Taking marine electronics to the next level - Garmin has thought of it all in their 8600 series of GPS/Chartplotters. Be sure to add an GPSMAP 8616xsv your electronics setup for an enjoyable and stress-free day on the water!