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GPSMAP 8610

GPSMAP 8610

Part Number 010-02091-01

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GPSMAP 8610 GPSMAP 8610 GPSMAP 8610

SERIOUS ANGLERS, CRUISERS, SAILORS AND SAIL RACERS DEMAND SERIOUS EQUIPMENT

The easy-to-use, easy-to-install chartplotter/sonar combo delivers MFD performance in a combo-size package.

Get wider viewing angles and superior clarity on the touchscreen with a full HD in-plane switching (IPS) display.

It’s compatible with premium maps and charts for the best in Garmin navigation.

Easily build your marine system using the best of network connectivity.

See below and around your boat with built-in sonar capabilities (transducers sold separately).

From ANT technology to Wi-Fi networking, there are countless ways to connect to your system.

With SmartMode station controls, everything is designed to give you quick, one-touch access to the information you need.

Made for your helm.

HD IPS TOUCHSCREEN

Available in 10”, 12” or 16”, this display offers wider viewing angles, superior clarity and sunlight readability, even with polarized sunglasses.

SIMPLE, ATTRACTIVE MOUNTING OPTIONS

You can install multiple displays, either flat mounted edge-to-edge for a sleek glass helm look or mounted flush — creating a stunning helm.

GRID 20 REMOTE CONTROL

The optional, easy-to-use GRID 20 remote input device provides intuitive remote access and control of your entire Garmin marine system.

See the world below.

TRADITIONAL AND SCANNING SONAR SUPPORT

Get built-in support for 1-kW Dual-Channel CHIRP traditional sonar for superior target separation and ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars to see up to 1,000’ below and around your boat at 260 kHz (requires transducer, sold separately).

PANOPTIX SONAR SUPPORT

Pair your chartplotter with Panoptix or Panoptix LiveScope easy-to-interpret live sonar (transducer sold separately) to see all around your boat in real time.

Sail and navigate with ease.

GARMIN SAILASSIST SAILING FEATURES

View laylines, race start line guidance, enhanced wind rose, heading and course-over-ground lines, true wind data fields and tide/current/time slider, wind angle, set and drift, wind speed, polars and more.

PRELOADED MAPPING

Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with preloaded BlueChart g3 coastal charts andLakeVü g3 inland maps featuring integrated Garmin and Navionics content and Auto Guidance technology1.

OPTIONAL CHARTS AND MAPS

Bring a fresh new look and feel to your chartplotter with optional Garmin Navionics+ or premium Garmin Navionics Vision+ cartography featuring integrated coastal/inland content, access to daily updates, Auto Guidance+ technology1 and more.

SAILING POLARS

Use the polar table to see key data, including how fast you should go at a certain wind angle and speed — so you know whether you need to adjust sail trim.

Connect to everything on your boat.

GARMIN MARINE NETWORK

If you have multiple compatible Garmin devices on your boat, you can share information — such as maps, user data, radar and IP cameras — among them.

NMEA 2000 AND NMEA 0183 NETWORKS

Connect to autopilots, digital switching, weather, your FUSION-Link audio system, media, VHF, AIS and more from one screen.

ACTIVECAPTAIN APP

Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity pairs with the free all-in-one mobile app for access to the OneChart feature, smart notifications2, software updates, Helm, Garmin Quickdraw Community data and more.

INTEGRATED BLUETOOTH AND ANT TECHNOLOGIES

Connect with some of your favorite devices, such as quatix marine watches, gWind Wireless 2 transducers, GNX Wind marine instruments and wireless remote controls.

ONEHELM FEATURE

This feature brings together all the operations and capabilities of third-party devices, such as EmpirBus digital switching, on one screen.

SMARTMODE STATION CONTROLS

Get quick, one-touch access to the information you need to ease high-stress situations such as docking. You can incorporate networked sonar, radar, cameras, media and more.

Manage your marine experience using the free ActiveCaptain® appLearn More

1Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
2When paired with a compatible smartphone
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.

General

Dimension10.25" x 8.0625" x 2.95" (25.9 cm x 20.5 cm x 7.5 cm)
Weight

5.2 lbs (2.4 kg)

Waterproof

IPX7

Touchscreen 
Display TypeWUXGA, IPS
Display Size8.6" x 5.4"; 10.1" diagonal (21.8 cm x 13.7 cm; 25.7 cm diagonal)
Display Resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Mounting OptionsBail, flat or flush (Garmin does not offer any hardware or accessories for a flat-mount installation. Professional tools and knowledge is required.)

Maps & Memory

Accepts Data Cards

2 microSD cards

Waypoints

5000

Track points50,000
Tracks50 saved tracks
Navigation Routes100

Sensors

GPS 
GLONASS 
Galileo 
Has built-in receiver 
Receiver

10 Hz

NMEA 2000 Compatible 
NMEA 0183 Compatible 
Supports WAAS 

Built-in Maps

Built-in Auto Guidance 
BlueChart (coastal) 
LakeVu (inland) 
Tide tables 

Optional Map Support

BlueChart g3 
BlueChart g3 Vision 
LakeVü g3 
LakeVü g3 Ultra 
Garmin Navionics+™ 
Garmin Navionics Vision+™ 
TOPO 100K 
Standard Mapping 
Garmin Quickdraw Contours 
Raster chart support 

Chartplotter Features

Smart Mode Compatible 
AIS 
DSC 
Supports Fusion-Link™ compatible radios 
GSD Black Box Sonar Support 
GCV Black Box Sonar Support 
ActiveCaptain® compatible

yes

Wireless Remote Compatible 
Sailing Features 
Spoken audio alerts 
OneHelm support 

Electrical Features

Power Input10 to 32 Vdc
Typical current draw at 12 Vdc1.5 A
Maximum current draw at 12 Vdc6.0 A
Maximum power usage at 10 Vdc40.1W

Sonar Features

Displays sonar 
Traditional sonar (dual frequency/beam)yes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately)
ClearVüyes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately)
SideVüyes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately)
Panoptix™ sonar 
LiveScope 

Connections

NMEA 2000® ports1
Connections NMEA0183 Input Ports

1

NMEA 0183 input (Tx) ports1
Video input ports

1 (BNC composite); 1 HDMI (HDCP compliant)

Video output ports

1 HDMI

J1939 ports1
Garmin Marine Network Ports

2

USB ports 
BNC external GPS antenna port 
BLUETOOTH® pairing 
ANT+ (Connectivity) 
Garmin Wi-Fi network (local connection) 
  • GPSMAP 8610
  • Power cable
  • NMEA 2000® drop cable
  • NMEA 2000 T-connector
  • Bail mount with knobs
  • Flush mount kit
  • Sun cover
  • Trim piece snap covers
  • Documentation

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