Take command of the water with the Garmin GPSMAP8610 10" Plotter, a bold, network-ready chartplotter designed for serious mariners. Preloaded with Navionics+ coastal and inland charts for the U.S. and Canada, it delivers precise plotting, planning, and performance in one elegant display.
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10" full HD IPS touchscreen — wider viewing angles, brilliant clarity, and sunlight readability, even with polarized sunglasses.
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Flexible mounting for a sleek glass helm — multiple displays can be flat mounted edge-to-edge or mounted flush for a modern look.
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Fully network capable — NMEA 2000 and the Garmin Marine Network allow you to integrate radar, sonar, autopilots, cameras, and instruments into one system.
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Advanced connectivity — 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 control — exclusive feature to connect with many third-party devices from the chartplotter screen for seamless vessel control.
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Navionics+ charts and Auto Guidance+ — built-in coastal and inland charts with Auto Guidance+ for planning routes and safe passage; optional Navionics Vision+ Premium maps available.
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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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SmartMode station controls — quick, one-touch presets for docking, cruising, fishing, anchoring, and more.
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SailAssist features — built-in data, displays and prerace guidance to gain a competitive edge on the water.
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ActiveCaptain and 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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Fast map drawing and robust networking — premium-performance processor for quick maps, superior networking, video distribution and more across your marine system.
Elevate your onboard navigation with the GPSMAP8610’s blend of detailed charts, powerful hardware, and intuitive control. Built to grow with your boat's electronics, it puts full control of your marine system at your fingertips.
| 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 |
