Garmin GPSMAP® 86 Handheld

£314.99 £359.99

Cast off confidently with GPSMAP® 86i or GPSMAP® 86s. This premium, floating handheld has a sunlight-readable 3” colour display. Wireless connectivity with compatible chartplotters and instruments makes it a virtual extension of your onboard marine system.

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Cast off confidently with the GPSMAP^® 86 handheld. Whether you’re out for a day of fishing, sailing or cruising, you’ll gain peace of mind that comes from having a backup navigator with satellite communication and interactive SOS. This premium handheld floats and has a sunlight-readable 3” colour display. Plus, wireless connectivity makes it a virtual extension of your onboard marine system, giving you added awareness and convenience.

Connect with your boat

Sync GPSMAP^® 86 with compatible Garmin chartplotters and instruments and you’ll see real-time boat data displayed right on your handheld. Plus, it can serve as a remote control for convenient operation of your Garmin autopilot and select FUSION marine products. When you’re underway, an adjustable GPS filter smooths speed and heading indications over swells for more accurate tracking.

Optional BlueChart g3 charts

GPSMAP^® 86s comes preloaded with a worldwide basemap. It also allows you to add BlueChart g3 coastal charts, giving you industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics^® data. Detailed contours allow you to see 30 cm (1 ft) contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.

Stay in touch

Get smart notifications right on your GPSMAP^® 86 handheld when you pair it with your compatible smartphone. You can also sync GPSMAP^® 86 with the Garmin Explore^™ portal and app for cloud management of your favourite waypoints, tracks and routes. GPSMAP^® 86 offers Wi-Fi® connectivity, ANT+® technology and Bluetooth® wireless technology for easy wireless updates and connections. For long voyages, its internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 40 hours of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode¹.

¹Battery life may vary depending on usage; battery is user-replaceable

With built-in inReach satellite technology and additional service options (satellite subscription required), GPSMAP^®86i helps you stay in touch globally. Send and receive two-way text messages, track and share your journey, and, if necessary, trigger an interactive SOS to get emergency help from a 24/7 global monitoring center via the 100% global Iridium satellite network. You can also receive marine weather forecasts directly on your device, so you can make educated decisions based on local conditions or the destination ahead

Key Features

Physical Dimensions: 6.75 x 17.8 x 4.4 cm
Display Size: 3.8 x 6.3 cm; 3" diag (7.6 cm)
Display Resolution: 240 x 400 pixels
Display Type: Transflective, 65K colour TFT
Weight: 272 g
Battery Type: Rechargeable internal lithium ion
Battery Life tracking mode: Up to 40 hours
Battery Life expedition mode: Up to 200 hours
Water Rating: IPX7
High-Sensitivity Receiver: Yes
Memory/History: 16 GB
Ability To Add Maps: Yes
Basemap: Yes
Automatic Routing (Turn By Turn Routing On Roads): Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Storage And Power Capacity: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/Favourites/Locations: 10000
Track Log: 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities
Routes: 250

Marine handheld GPS preloaded with worldwide basemap

Water-resistant, floating design, sunlight-readable 3" display and button operation provide ease of use on the water
Stream boat data from compatible chartplotters and instruments to consolidate your marine system information
Functions as a remote control for convenient operation of your Garmin autopilot and select FUSION marine products
Supports optional BlueChart g3 charts
Adjustable GPS filter smooths speed and heading indications over swells
Pair with your compatible smartphone to receive smart notifications