Description
BE SAFE ON THE WATER WITH A FIRST-CLASS HANDHELD MARINE GPS
Stay on course with the handheld GPSMAP 86i. It has all the outdoor functions and global communication known from the GPSMAP® 66 series and also adds functions on the water – including wireless connection to your onboard marine system.
It's water-resistant and it can float, so it's as at home on the water as you are.
See all your marine system information at a glance with boat data streaming.
Navigate with peace of mind. inReach interactive SOS is there if you need it 2 .
Send and receive text messages anywhere 2 .
Get simple control of your autopilot and Fusion® systems at your fingertips.
Stay out longer with up to 35 hours of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode.
Set your course.
BOAT DATA
Sync with compatible Garmin plotters and instruments to view real-time boat data directly on your handheld device.
FUSION-LINK SOUND
Get practical remote control of selected Fusion marine products on board.
ACCURATE TRACKING
While underway, an adjustable GPS filter regulates speed and heading indicators over swells for more accurate tracking.
Global background map
See worldwide shadow relief, including oceans, seas, great lakes and rivers. And see international and state political boundaries and time zone information.
BLUECHART COVERAGE
Add BlueChart g3 coastal maps give you the industry's best coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data.
REMOTE CONTROL FOR AUTOPILOT
Even when you are not in the helm, you can steer the boat. Open the autopilot app to change course, activate pattern control, and follow a GPS route.
BACKUP NAVIGATION
Whether you're out for a day of fishing, boating or cruising, having a backup navigation device gives you peace of mind.
ABC SENSORS
Navigate anywhere with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for altitude data, a pressure altimeter to monitor the weather, and a 3-axis electronic compass.
You are never out of reach.
TWO-WAY MESSAGES
The Iridium® satellite network 1 allows you to send and receive custom and preset text messages or emails with a delivery confirmation 2 .
TRIP TRACKING
Share your experiences with your web-based MapShare™ ride sharing page so loved ones can see your progress or ping your device to see your GPS position 2 .
INTERACTIVE SOS
In an emergency, you can trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin IERCC, a 24/7 professional emergency coordination center, via the 100% global Iridium satellite network.
MARINE WEATHER
Receive weather forecasts directly on your device so you can make informed decisions based on local conditions or the destination ahead 2 .
Keep the connection.
Smart notifications
Get smart notifications directly on your handheld GPSMAP 86i when you pair it with your compatible smartphone .
GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP
Sync GPSMAP 86i with Garmin Explore for cloud management of your favorite waypoints, tracks and routes.
WIRELESS CONNECTIONS
GPSMAP 86i features Wi-Fi® connectivity, ANT+® technology and wireless Bluetooth® technology for easy wireless updates and connections.
LED FLASHLIGHT
GPSMAP 86i helps you minimize the amount of gear with a built-in LED flashlight that can be used as a signal light to call for help.
BATTERY LIFE
The internal rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 35 hours of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode and up to 200 hours in expedition mode 3 .
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