Product Specifications

The Garmin GPSMAP 4212 is notable for its jumbo-sized screen with vibrant colors and crisp displays. Boaters won't miss an upcoming obstacle with this huge screen display. The Garmin GPSMAP 4212 is identical to the GPSMAP 4208 model except for its larger screen. Both plotters come equipped with accurate BlueChart maps of the United States and the Bahamas. With its audible alarms, sun and moon information and tracking of target ships, the Garmin GPSMAP 4212 does everything a boater asks of it and more.

The Garmin GPSMAP 4212 connects to the highly regarded Garmin Marine Network, offering radar, sonar and real time navigational tools and data. Users can also connect an audio feed to the GPSMAP 4212 to monitor other areas of the boat such as the deck or cabin rooms. Users give high marks to the optional BlueChart g2 vision card, which offers additional features, such as auto guidance navigation, 3D maps and XM weather stations.

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The Garmin GPSMAP 4212 also connects to other plotters on a boat, making it easy for crewmembers to communicate and receive the same data. The Garmin GPSMAP 4212 has tracking data that warns of shallow waters, wrecks and other obstacles. It also supports DSC capable VHF radio, so boaters can receive additional positional data to work with. The Garmin GPSMAP 4212 has a big screen and is packed with all the essential data a boater needs.

Garmin GPSMAP 5212 Specs

The Garmin GPSMAP 5212 comes right out of the box, pre-loaded with BlueChart g2 maps and charts of the U.S., with Hawaii, Alaska and the Bahamas included as well. Boaters needing charts outside the U.S. have access to Garmin's GPSMAP 5212 detailed basemaps of the world in satellite images. Like other marine plotters in this series, the GPSMAP 4208 and the GPSMAP 4212, users can connect a video feed to Garmin's system to monitor other areas of the ship.

The Garmin GPSMAP 5212 comes equipped with both, tide, sun and moon tables for precision navigation. All the marine chartplotters in this series, including the Garmin GPSMAP 5212, easily connect to the proprietary Garmin Marine Network, for the added data of sonar, radar and up-to-date weather. The Garmin GPSMAP 5212 offers boaters a whopping 1,500 waypoints, 20 saved tracks and 10,000 points.

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Garmin GPSMAP 5212 Extras

Garmin GPSMAP 5212 users can purchase a BlueChart g2 Vision card for additional features, such as auto navigation; 3D maps, charts and XM weather services. The Garmin GPSMAP 5212 even allows users to add different maps, as many as they want, through the SD card slot. The Garmin GPSMAP 5212 is a high-end marine GPS system, offering boaters precision navigation and plotting technology for smooth and safe boating on coastal waters.

The Garmin Marine Network

The Garmin GPSMAP 4208 is expertly designed to seamlessly interface with the award winning Garmin Marine Network, which delivers real time positional and charting data to boaters when they need it. Garmin's proprietary network offers, sonar, radar, weather and all manner of position data. The GPSMAP 4208 combined with Garmin's Marine Network and excellent BlueChart maps, offers boaters every technological advantage.

Product Features

The Garmin GPSMAP 4208 is loaded with all the precision tools a boater needs to safely operate in dangerous coastal waters. The easy to use interface and speedy processor allows a boater to quickly create a map and chart a course. The Garmin GPSMAP 4208 even has the capability of hooking up a live video feed to monitor other areas of the boat.

Boaters can use the Garmin GPSMAP 4208 to communicate with other chartplotters mounted on the boat. Users love the easy networking capabilities that the GPSMAP 4208 provides. The Garmin GPSMAP 4208 serves as a boater's central command and navigation center.

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Garmin GPSMAP 4208 Extras

Users have the option of purchasing the highly recommended BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, which delivers additional options, such as a 3D map view, both above and below the ocean. The SD card for the Garmin GPSMAP 4208 also provides enhanced auto guidance technology to avoid mishaps with obstacles and shallow waters.

Garmin's GPSMAP 4208 add ons also include aerial photos and satellite images, as well as the option to add XM satellite weather. Users of the Garmin GPSMAP 4208 should experience smooth sailing with this high-precision GPS and plotter system.

This portable navigator features a sunlight-readable display and a built-in autorouting basemap that can route you on major interstates and highways, making travel a breeze.

On the water, the GPSMAP 276C is a color chartplotter you can depend on with it's built-in basemap enhanced by Garmin's marine cartography.

The 276C has a Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) which provides extra-precision navigation. This feature is normally found on airplanes, but proves itself useful on the water as well. You will be told quickly if your boat has steered off-course and it will assist in getting you back on track in no time at all.

The Garmin GPSMAP 276C also supports external NMEA sources for water depth, water temperature, and water speed through two serial interfaces.

When in your vehicle, your 276C can guide you on interstates and major highways. You can get the optional automotive kit (sold separately), which includes City Navigator® detailed maps, a data card and a mount.

With this extra package simply load the street maps onto your 276C and set it into the automotive mount to receive voice-prompted turn by turn directions to over six million addresses and points of interest(POI), including restaurants, hotels, gas stations and much more. It couldn't be easier.

The Garmin GPSMAP 276C has a large 3.8 inch screen for a clear picture and several navigation pages like a new Course Deviation Indicator (CDI). This GPS receiver is a 12 channel powerhouse that is just as at home on the water as it is on land.

The Garmin GPSMAP 530 flush-mounts easily in your boat and has pre-loaded, detailed maps for inland lakes in the United States with shorelines, depths, navaids, and more. More then 300 of the inland lakes are enhanced with the extra Inland Lakes Vision features.

The 530 also features a 5 inch QVGA display with simple, straightforward buttons and menus. It is easy to learn to operate and you can even add the optional BlueChart g2 Vision SD card for some more enhanced features.

For operation outside the U.S., the 530 has a worldwide basemap with satellite images to replace the more traditional maps.

The Garmin GPSMAP 530 comes with a SD card slot which makes it easier to add more maps without having to connect to a computer.

The 530 gives you a 3D mariner's eye view or fish eye view which provides you with a 3-dimensional perspective of map information, both above the waterline and below it.

The higher-resolution satellite images assist you in orienting yourself in unfamiliar areas. The Garmin GPSMAP 530 searches through mapping data and will suggest the best passage you should take.

If you want continuously updated weather information, you can add the optional GXM 31 antenna to receive XM satellite weather which includes NEXRAD radar, and hundreds of XM radio stations right on your chartplotter. So no need to worry about being out on the lake in bad weather.

With the Garmin 530 the cold acquisition time is 45 seconds and warm acquistion time is 15 seconds. It comes equipped with a built-in antenna, a power/data cable, mounting bracket and the unit is waterproof.

The 545 sports an an ultra-bright color 5 inch diagonal VGA display that has a 640 x 480 resolution. The display will automatically dim for easy readability in changing light conditions, so it is just as easy to read in bright sunlight as it is in the dimmest of conditions.

The GPS 545 comes with a practical built-in GPS antenna to precisely show your position on Garmin's latest G2 chart detail and built-in satellite imagery for coastal United States, Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas. This information will include coastlines, shaded depth contours, port plans, navaids wrecks, restricted areas and tides.

The GPSMAP 545 is compatible with the optional Bluechart G2 Vision Cards. With this option in place you will be able to see â??real worldâ? photos of ports, harbors, marinas, waterways, navigational landmarks and other points of interest. The G2 Vision card also allows you to view 3D perspectives above and below the waterline. Another new feature the Garmin GPSMAP 545 boasts is called Auto Guidance technology. This feature helps the user navigate with the best possible route.

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The 530 also comes with audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival to a destination, 10 proximity waypoints, off-course, and clock as well as low battery voltage.

The Garmin 545 also comes equipped with lots memory for waypoints and tracks and can store up to 3,000 waypoints with name and graphical symbols and 10,000 track log points. There is room to save 15 tracks with 750 points each. The 545 can store 50 of your routes with them being reversible with up to 300 per route.

Other features the 545 has are built in tide and celestial data and back up of user data on a data card. The 530's housing is waterproof and sturdy to withstand the elements.

If you take your boat to coastal waters, the GPSMAP 535 is compatible with the optional Bluechart G2 Vision Cards. The G2 Vision cards will greatly enhance the coastal and offshore water details. The Garmin G2 information will include coastlines, shaded depth contours, navaids, port plans, wrecks, restricted areas and tides. You will be able to see â??real worldâ? photos of ports and harbors, marinas, navigational landmarks and other points of interest (POI). The G2 Vision card also allows you to see 3D perspectives above and below the waterline. Another new feature that the Garmin GPSMAP 535 has is called Auto Guidance technology. This feature helps you navigate with the best possible route.

The Garmin GPSMAP 535 comes with audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival to a destination, 10 proximity waypoints, off course, and clock as well as an alarm to alert you of low battery voltage.

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The Garmin 535 has a lot of memory for waypoints and tracks and can store 3,000 waypoints with name and graphical symbols and 10,000 track log points with room to save 15 tracks with 750 points each. The 535 will store 50 of your routes and they are all reversible with up to 300 per route.

You have the option of buying separately the XM WX Satellite Weather which allows you to view weather data including storms, wind speeds, air and water temperature and you can get the latest weather forecasts with this option. The Garmin GPSMAP 535 is a tough unit with tough features.

The built in antenna on the Garmin GPSMAP 430s is perfect for any open boat, and the BNC connection for the GA-29 remote antenna (optional) allows great reception for the boat that sports a T-top or a hard top.

The GPSMAP 430s comes ready to go with a dual beam, 400 watt sounder. Included is a transom mount transducer with depth and temperature sensing ability. The GPSMAP 430s will give you depth readings up to 900 feet.

The Garmin GPSMAP 430s comes with an impressive 2X, 4X and bottom lock zoom and Auto Gain technology which greatly improves target visibility while keeping the operation simple.

The Garmin GPSMAP 430s is compatible with the G2 Vision data cards. The BlueChart G2 data provides detailed coastlines, navaids, ports, depth contours, wrecks, and areas that are off-limit, as well as giving you current tide data.

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The Garmin GPSMAP 430s is compatible with the optional Garmin GXM-31 XM weather antenna.

The XM Satellite Weather is a monthly subscription that provides access to Real Time weather such as NEXRAD radar, current weather forecasts, sea surface temperatures, wind and wave conditions, lightning and more.

The GPSMAP 430s also comes equipped with audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival to a destination, 10 proximity waypoints and a clock as well as low battery voltage.

The Garmin 430s is loaded with memory for waypoints and tracks and can store up to 3,000 waypoints and 10,000 track log points. The Garmin GPSMAP 430s can save and store 50 routes for you.

The 540s comes with many built-in functions and has the compatibility for upgrades and expansions. The 540s is the ultimate navigator for any adventurous boater who loves to explore the waters or for the boater who simply wishes to safely navigate from one place to another.

The Garmin 540s chartplotter uses a ultra-bright and clear full color 5 inch QVGA display with 640 x 480 pixels that lets you easily differentiate between bottom detail and fish. The 540s allows you to view your position with accuracy to within less than three meters by use of it's accurate, WAAS/EGNOS-enabled GPS antenna.

THe Garmin GPSMAP 540s is equipped with a built-in satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap with detailed offshore maps with BlueChart coverage of the USA and Bahamas. You are able to take this a step further by enhancing the 540s's mapping capacities with features like high-resolution aerial reference photos for help navigating around and through channels and harbors, or for finding locations like nearby marinas or other points of interest (POI).

The Garmin GPSMAP 540s also boasts the g2 Vision Card which allows it to give graphical depictions in a 3D mariner's-eye view, or 'fish-eye' underwater perspective.

The 540s adapts itself easily to various conditions using a choice of dual-beam or dual-frequency sonar to clearly show depth contours, fish targets, and underwater structures. The unit comes equipped with a 50 kHz to 200 kHz transom-mount transducer that pierces the depths for the best saltwater performance.

The Garmin 540s include a built-in CANet connectivity that allows it's sonar data to be shared with other chartplotter displays you may have onboard.

This unit is sturdy and durable, weighing in at two pounds, and measures 6.4 x 5.9 x 2.9 inches, so that it can be easily placed anywhere one desires.

This marine receiver provides a chartplotter with the clearest, most colorful graphics you will ever see on a 5 inch screen. It comes with many built-in functionalities and has the compatibility for upgrades or expansions, making the 535s the perfect companion for any boater, whether it be the adventurer or the 'weekend cruiser'. The 535s will please all.

The display has 640 x 480 pixels of resolution and over 800 nits of brightness and is powered by a high-speed processor, which gives this screen unmatched detail, quick redraw rates, and the most realistic photo-enhanced cartography in it's class. The display is easy to see, easy to read and can be learned quickly by even the beginner.

The Garmin GPSMAP 535s lets you see your position with extreme accuracy to within less than three meters via it's accurate, WAAS/EGNOS-enabled GPS antenna. It comes straight out of the box with a built-in, satellite-enhanced worldwide basemap, and detailed maps of inland lakes within the USA.

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With an SD card slot which offers compatibility with the optional BlueChart g2 Vision card, the unit's mapping capabilities are enhanced with features. These include high-resolution aerial reference photos to assist with navigating tricky channels and inlets, or for finding spots like local marinas or other points of interest(POI).

The built-in sounder on the 535s can scan as deep as 900 feet to clearly paint depth contours, fish targets, structure, etc.

The vision card also allows the unit to give graphical depictions in a true 3D mariner's-eye view from topside, or from a fish-eye underwater perspective.

The Garmin GPSMAP 535s comes with a dual-frequency, 80 kHz to 200 kHz transom-mount transducer with a wide beam for the best freshwater performance.