GPSMAP® 86i – Marine handheld with boat data streaming
Product SKU: 010-02236-00
GPSMAP® 86i helps you keep critical marine information in view with boat data streaming, plus reliable navigation tools and satellite-enabled communication features for added confidence on the water. Stay out longer with up to 35 hours of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode.
Overview
Built for marine use, GPSMAP® 86i syncs with compatible Garmin chartplotters and instruments to display real-time boat data right on your handheld. It also supports convenient onboard control and situational tools—so you can monitor conditions, track your trip, and maintain a dependable backup navigator for fishing, sailing, or cruising.
Key Features
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Boat data streaming: Sync with compatible Garmin chartplotters and instruments to see real-time boat data displayed right on your handheld.
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Fusion-Link™ audio: Get convenient remote operation of select onboard Fusion marine products.
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Accurate tracking: An adjustable GPS filter smooths speed and heading indications as you pass over swells for more accurate tracking.
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Worldwide basemap: See worldwide shaded relief coverage, including oceans, seas, major lakes and rivers, plus international and state political boundaries and time zone information.
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BlueChart coverage: Includes BlueChart coverage.
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Autopilot remote: Access the autopilot app to change heading, engage pattern steering and follow a GPS route—even when you’re not at the helm.
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Backup navigation: Gain peace of mind with a dedicated backup navigator for a day of fishing, sailing or cruising.
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ABC sensors: Navigate with an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and 3-axis electronic compass.
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Two-way messaging: Send and receive messages.
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Trip tracking: Track your trip.
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Interactive SOS: Trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin IERCC, a 24/7 staffed professional emergency response coordination center via the 100% global Iridium satellite network.
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Marine weather: Access marine weather features.
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Battery life: Up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode).
Marine Integration
Connect to compatible Garmin chartplotters and instruments to view real-time boat data on your handheld. For onboard control, use Fusion-Link™ audio support for select Fusion marine products and access the autopilot app to adjust heading, engage pattern steering, and follow a GPS route.
Navigation & Mapping
Use the worldwide shaded relief basemap to reference oceans, seas, major lakes and rivers, along with political boundaries and time zone information. GPSMAP® 86i also supports adding maps, includes satellite imagery (direct to device), and provides downloadable points of interest and park/land area displays via Garmin Express™.
Tracking & Safety
For more accurate tracking underway, an adjustable GPS filter helps smooth speed and heading indications as you move over swells. Two-way messaging, trip tracking, and interactive SOS to the Garmin IERCC via the 100% global Iridium satellite network add communication and emergency support capabilities.
Specifications
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Lens Material: chemically strengthened glass
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Dimension: 2.65" x 7" x 1.7" (6.75w x 17.8h x 4.4d cm)
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Weight: 9.59 oz (272 g)
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Water rating: IPX7
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MIL-STD-810: yes (thermal, shock, water)
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Display Type: transflective, 65K color TFT
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Display Size: 1.5"W x 2.5"H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3" diag (7.6 cm)
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Display resolution: 240 x 400 pixels
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Battery Type: rechargeable, internal lithium-ion
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Battery life: up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode)
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Memory/History: 16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)
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Interface: high speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible
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Ability to add maps: Yes
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Basemap: Yes
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Map segments: 15,000
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Satellite Imagery: yes (direct to device)
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Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites): Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
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Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas: Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
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External memory storage: yes (32 GB max microSD™ card)
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Waypoints: 10,000
Available from AllAmericanKTM, this Garmin Satellite Communicator is ready to ship nationwide—built for confident navigation, marine integration, and on-the-water communication.
