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CAST OFF CONFIDENTLY WITH A PREMIUM MARINE HANDHELD GPS
Stay on course with the GPSMAP 86s handheld. It provides all the outdoor functions of the GPSMAP® 66 series and adds on-the-water features — including wireless connectivity to your onboard marine system.
It’s water-resistant, and it floats, so it’s as at home on the water as you.
See all your marine system info at a glance with boat data streaming.
Put convenient control of your autopilot and Fusion® systems at your fingertips.
Add BlueChart® g3 coastal charts for enhanced fishing and navigation.
Get smart notifications so you can stow your phone.
Stay out longer with up to 40 hours of battery life in standard mode.
Set your course.
BOAT DATA
Sync with compatible Garmin chartplotters and instruments to see real-time boat data displayed right on your handheld.
FUSION-LINK AUDIO
Get convenient remote operation of select onboard Fusion marine products.
ACCURATE TRACKING
When you’re underway, an adjustable GPS filter smooths speed and heading indications as you pass over swells for more accurate tracking.
WORLDWIDE BASEMAP
See worldwide shaded relief coverage, including oceans, seas, major lakes and rivers. And see international and state political boundaries and time zone information.
BLUECHART COVERAGE
Add optional BlueChart g3 coastal charts give you leading-edge coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data.
AUTOPILOT REMOTE
Even when you’re not at the helm, you can control your boat. Access the autopilot app to change heading, engage pattern steering and follow a GPS route.
BACKUP NAVIGATION
Whether you’re out for a day of fishing, sailing or cruising, gain peace of mind that comes from having a backup navigator.
ABC SENSORS
Navigate anywhere with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and 3-axis electronic compass.
Stay connected.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
Get smart notifications right on your GPSMAP 86s handheld when you pair it with your compatible smartphone.
GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP
Sync GPSMAP 86s with Garmin Explore for cloud management of your favorite waypoints, tracks and routes.
WIRELESS CONNECTIONS
GPSMAP 86s offers Wi-Fi® connectivity, ANT+® technology and BLUETOOTH® wireless technology for easy wireless updates and connections. .
LED FLASHLIGHT
The GPSMAP 86s helps you keep gear to a minimum with a built-in LED flashlight that can be used as a beacon to signal for help.
BATTERY LIFE
The internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 40 hours of battery life in standard mode and up to 200 hours in expedition mode1.
