Garmin GPSMAP 8610 with Bluechart g3 & Lakevü g3 Maps

• Get wider viewing angles and superior clarity on the touchscreen with a full HD in-plane switching (IPS) display.
• It’s compatible with premium maps and charts for the best in Garmin navigation.
• Easily build your marine system using the best of network connectivity.
• See below and around your boat with built-in sonar capabilities (transducers sold separately).
• From ANT® technology to Wi-Fi® networking, there are countless ways to connect to your system.
• With SmartMode™ station controls, everything is designed to give you quick, one-touch access to the information you need.

HD IPS TOUCHSCREEN

Available in 10”, 12” or 16”, this display offers wider viewing angles, superior clarity and sunlight readability, even with polarized sunglasses.

SIMPLE, ATTRACTIVE MOUNTING OPTIONS

You can install multiple displays, either flat mounted edge-to-edge for a sleek glass helm look or mounted flush — creating a stunning helm.

GRID™ 20 REMOTE CONTROL

The optional, easy-to-use GRID 20 remote input device provides intuitive remote access and control of your entire Garmin marine system.

TRADITIONAL AND SCANNING SONAR SUPPORT

Get built-in support for 1-kW Dual-Channel CHIRP traditional sonar for superior target separation and ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars to see up to 1,000’ below and around your boat at 260 kHz (requires transducer, sold separately).

PANOPTIX™ SONAR SUPPORT

Pair your chartplotter with Panoptix or Panoptix LiveScope™ easy-to-interpret live sonar (transducer sold separately) to see all around your boat in real time.

GARMIN SAILASSIST™ SAILING FEATURES

View laylines, race start line guidance, enhanced wind rose, heading and course-over-ground lines, true wind data fields and tide/current/time slider, wind angle, set and drift, wind speed, polars and more.

PRELOADED MAPPING

Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with preloaded BlueChart® g3 coastal charts andLakeVü g3 inland maps featuring integrated Garmin and Navionics® content and Auto Guidance technology.

OPTIONAL CHARTS AND MAPS

Bring a fresh new look and feel to your chartplotter with optional Garmin Navionics+™ or premium Garmin Navionics Vision+™ cartography featuring integrated coastal/inland content, access to daily updates, Auto Guidance+™ technology1 and more.

SAILING POLARS

Use the polar table to see key data, including how fast you should go at a certain wind angle and speed — so you know whether you need to adjust sail trim.

GARMIN MARINE NETWORK

If you have multiple compatible Garmin devices on your boat, you can share information — such as maps, user data, radar and IP cameras — among them.

NMEA 2000® AND NMEA 0183 NETWORKS

Connect to autopilots, digital switching, weather, your FUSION-Link™ audio system, media, VHF, AIS and more from one screen.

ACTIVECAPTAIN® APP

Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity pairs with the free all-in-one mobile app for access to the OneChart™ feature, smart notifications2, software updates, Helm, Garmin Quickdraw™ Community data and more.

INTEGRATED BLUETOOTH® AND ANT TECHNOLOGIES

Connect with some of your favorite devices, such as quatix® marine watches, gWind™ Wireless 2 transducers, GNX™ Wind marine instruments and wireless remote controls.

ONEHELM™ FEATURE

This feature brings together all the operations and capabilities of third-party devices, such as EmpirBus™ digital switching, on one screen.

SMARTMODE STATION CONTROLS

Get quick, one-touch access to the information you need to ease high-stress situations such as docking. You can incorporate networked sonar, radar, cameras, media and more.

IN THE BOX

• GPSMAP 8610
• Power cable
• NMEA 2000® drop cable
• NMEA 2000 T-connector
• Bail mount with knobs
• Flush mount kit
• Sun cover
• Trim piece snap covers
• Documentation

General

DIMENSION 10.25" x 8.0625" x 2.95" (25.9 cm x 20.5 cm x 7.5 cm)

TOUCHSCREEN YES

DISPLAY SIZE 8.6" x 5.4"; 10.1" diagonal (21.8 cm x 13.7 cm; 25.7 cm diagonal)

DISPLAY RESOLUTION 1920 x 1200 pixels

DISPLAY TYPE WUXGA, IPS

WEIGHT 5.2 lbs (2.4 kg)

WATERPROOF IPX7

MOUNTING OPTIONS Flat and flush, bail with optional accessory (Garmin does not offer any hardware or accessories for a flat-mount installation. Professional tools and knowledge is required.)

Maps & Memory

ACCEPTS DATA CARDS 2 microSD cards

WAYPOINTS 5000

TRACK POINTS 50,000

TRACKS 50 saved tracks

NAVIGATION ROUTES 100

Sensors

HAS BUILT-IN RECEIVER YES

RECEIVER 10 Hz

NMEA 2000 COMPATIBLE YES

NMEA 0183 COMPATIBLE YES

GPS YES

GLONASS YES

GALILEO YES

SUPPORTS WAAS YES

Built-in Maps

BUILT-IN AUTO GUIDANCE YES

BLUECHART (COASTAL) YES

LAKEVU (INLAND) YES

(SOUNDER) TIDE TABLES YES

Optional Map Support

LAKEVÜ G3 YES

LAKEVÜ G3 ULTRA YES

GARMIN NAVIONICS+™ YES

GARMIN NAVIONICS VISION+™ YES

(SOUNDER) TOPO YES

STANDARD MAPPING YES

GARMIN QUICKDRAW CONTOURS YES

RASTER CHART SUPPORT YES

Chartplotter Features

SMART MODE COMPATIBLE YES

AIS YES

DSC YES

SUPPORTS FUSION-LINK™ COMPATIBLE RADIOS YES

GSD BLACK BOX SONAR SUPPORT YES

GCV BLACK BOX SONAR SUPPORT YES

ACTIVECAPTAIN® COMPATIBLE YES

GRID (GARMIN REMOTE INPUT DEVICE) COMPATIBLE YES

WIRELESS REMOTE COMPATIBLE YES

SAILING FEATURES YES

SPOKEN AUDIO ALERTS YES

ONEHELM SUPPORT YES

Sonar Features & Specifications

DISPLAYS SONAR YES

TRADITIONAL SONAR (DUAL FREQUENCY/BEAM) yes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately)

CLEARVÜ yes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately)

(SOUNDER) SIDEVÜ yes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately)

PANOPTIX™ SONAR YES

LIVESCOPE YES

Connections

NMEA 2000 PORTS 1

CONNECTIONS NMEA0183 INPUT PORTS 1

NMEA 0183 INPUT (TX) PORTS 1

VIDEO INPUT PORTS 1 (BNC composite); 1 HDMI (HDCP compliant)

VIDEO OUTPUT PORTS 1 HDMI

J1939 PORTS 1

GARMIN MARINE NETWORK PORTS 2

USB PORTS YES

BLUETOOTH® CALLING YES

ANT+ (CONNECTIVITY) YES

GARMIN WI-FI NETWORK (LOCAL CONNECTION) YES

Electrical Features

POWER INPUT 10-32 Vdc

TYPICAL CURRENT DRAW AT 12 VDC 1.5 A

MAXIMUM CURRENT DRAW AT 12 VDC 6.0 A

MAXIMUM POWER USAGE AT 10 VDC 40.1W