Garmin GPSMAP 4212 Review
March 15, 2009 by admin
The Garmin GPSMAP 4212 is a top-of-the-line marine GPS and chartplotter instrument, which boaters have been relying on for years. With its accurate navigational tools and pre-loaded BlueChart maps and charts, the GPSMAP 4212 provides up to the minute data for boaters to navigate through the complicated coastal waters. The Garmin GPSMAP 4212 features a gigantic 12.1-inch XGA screen display with an easy to use alphanumeric keypad.
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.
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.
