Garmin GPSMAP 86s – waterproof handheld marine GPS with nautical chart

Garmin GPSMAP 86s – handheld marine GPS

The Garmin GPSMAP 86s is a portable, waterproof GPS device designed for sailors and anglers who need navigation independent of the boat's power. It has a preloaded nautical chart and floats on water if it falls overboard, so it works well as backup navigation on board.

Display and operation

The device has a 3-inch touchscreen LCD with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, legible even in strong sun. It is operated with both touch and physical buttons, which makes control easier with gloves or wet hands. The built-in 16 GB of memory lets you store additional maps and routes.

Connectivity and battery

The GPSMAP 86s connects to a mobile app via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which allows transferring routes and waypoints and software updates. On one set of batteries the device runs for up to 200 hours in power-saving mode, so it lasts for multi-day cruises without recharging.

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