Take command of the water with the Garmin GPSMAP8610 10-inch Plotter, a network-ready chartplotter designed for serious mariners. With preloaded Navionics+ charts for the U.S. and Canada, a bright 10-inch full HD IPS touchscreen, and flexible mounting, it consolidates plotting, planning, and performance in one elegant display.
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Display: 10-inch full HD IPS touchscreen with anti-glare finish for wide viewing angles, sharp clarity, and sunlight readability—even with polarized sunglasses.
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Charts & Auto Guidance: Built-in Navionics+ coastal and inland charts for the U.S. and Canada with Auto Guidance+ for planning routes and safe passage; optional Navionics Vision+ Premium maps available.
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Networking & Connectivity: Fully network capable via NMEA 2000 and Garmin Marine Network to integrate radar, sonar, autopilots, cameras, and instruments into one system; ANT, Wi‑Fi, and compatibility with quatix smartwatches, gWind Wireless 2 wind sensor, and more; control from your wrist or boat-wide.
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OneHelm: Exclusive feature to connect with many third-party devices from the chartplotter screen for seamless vessel control.
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ActiveCaptain & Charting: Built-in Wi‑Fi to pair with the ActiveCaptain app, OneChart, smart notifications, Quickdraw Community data, and more; dual microSD slots for ActiveCaptain and cartography cards.
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Mercury SmartCraft Data: View RPMs, fuel flow, temperature, trim and more for up to four Mercury engines via the SmartCraft Connect gateway.
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Panoptix FrontVü Compatibility: Pair with Panoptix PS51 transducer to see forward-looking sonar and avoid obstacles.
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SailAssist: Built-in data, displays and prerace guidance to gain a competitive edge on the water.
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Performance & Memory: Fast map drawing and robust networking for quick maps and reliable data flow across your marine system.
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Maps & Memory Capacity: Pre-loaded Garmin Navionics+ coastal and inland charts for the U.S. and Canada; 2 microSD card slots; Waypoints 5,000; Routes 100 (250 waypoints each); Track log 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks.
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Navigation Hardware: 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver; Garmin Marine Network ports: 2; Antenna: Internal or external over NMEA 2000.
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Mounting & Durability: Bail, flat or flush mounting options with a note that flat-mount hardware is not provided by Garmin; IPX6 and IPX7 water rating.
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Radar & Sonar Compatibility: Garmin Radar compatible; Garmin Sonar compatible.
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Power & Dimensions: Power consumption 2.0 A; dimensions 10.25" x 8.0625" x 2.95" (25.9 cm x 20.5 cm x 7.5 cm); weight 5.2 lbs (2.4 kg).
With GPSMAP8610 you gain a centralized navigation hub that grows with your boat’s electronics. The out-of-the-box Navionics+ charts and Auto Guidance+ save plotting time and help you chart safe passages, while OneHelm and ActiveCaptain provide flexible control and remote insights. Forward-looking sonar readiness through Panoptix FrontVü, Mercury SmartCraft engine data, and SailAssist deliver advanced information on a single screen, reducing guesswork and clutter on the helm. The system’s robust networking, dual microSD slots, and IPX-rated durability ensure reliable performance in demanding conditions.
| General |
| Physical dimensions |
10.25" x 8.0625" x 2.95" (25.9 cm x 20.5 cm x 7.5 cm) |
| Weight |
5.2 lbs (2.4kg) |
| Water rating |
IPX6 and IPX7 |
| Display type |
touchscreen IPS display (anti-glare finish) |
| Display size |
8.6" x 5.4" (21.8 cm x 13.7 cm) |
| Display resolution |
WUXGA; 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Power consumption |
2.0 A |
| Antenna |
Internal or external over NMEA 2000 |
| Mounting options |
Bail, flat or flush (Garmin do not offer any hardware or accessories for a flat-mount installation. Professional tools and knowledge is required.) |
| Receiver |
10 Hz GPS/GLONASS/Galileo |
| Garmin Marine Network™ ports |
2 |
| Maps & Memory |
| Accepts data cards |
2 microSD cards (on back) |
| Waypoints |
5,000 |
| Routes |
100 (250 waypoints each) |
| Track log |
50,000 points; 50 saved tracks |
| pre-loaded maps |
Garmin Navionics+ coastal and inland water charts for the U.S. and Canada |
| Outdoor Recreation Features |
| Tide tables |
Yes |
| Chartplotter Features |
| Garmin Radar compatible |
Yes |
| Garmin Sonar compatible |
Yes |
| Garmin SmartMode compatible (customizable monitor presets) |
Yes |
| Supports AIS (tracks target ships position) |
Yes |
| Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC-capable VHF radio) |
Yes |
| Supports FUSION-Link™ compatible radios |
Yes |
| GSD™ Black Box sonar support |
Yes |
| GCV™ Black Box sonar support |
Yes |
| ActiveCaptain compatible |
Yes |
| Garmin Helm compatible |
Yes |
| GRID™ (Garmin Remote Input Device) compatible |
Yes |
| Wireless remote compatible |
Yes |
| Sonar Features & Specifications |
| Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable |
Yes (with external black box, sold separately) |
| Dual-beam (77/200 kHz) sonar capable |
Yes (with external black box, sold separately) |
| Frequencies supported |
NA |
| Transmit power |
NA |
| CHIRP sonar technology |
Yes_(when_connected_to_another_compatible_sonar_device) |
| ClearVü |
yes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately) |
| SideVü |
yes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately) |
| Maximum depth |
NA |
| Connections |
| NMEA 2000® compatible |
Yes |
| Transducer pin numbers |
NA |
| NMEA 0183 input ports |
1 differential |
| NMEA 0183 output ports |
1 differential |
| Video input ports |
1 - BNC composite 1 - HDMI (HDCP compliant) |
| Video output ports |
1 HDMI |
| Wireless connectivity |
Yes |