The Garmin GPSMAP 8612 with Garmin Navionics+ pairs a 12-inch full HD IPS touchscreen with a premium processor to deliver fast chart rendering, smooth video distribution, and deep multi-screen networking — all without a built-in sonar module, giving you full flexibility to match your own transducer setup. The display holds up in direct sunlight and remains legible through polarized lenses, making it a strong fit for open-water and offshore helm builds.

Specifications:

• 12" full HD in-plane switching (IPS) touchscreen with wide viewing angles, high clarity, and sunlight readability through polarized sunglasses
• Preloaded Garmin Navionics+ coastal charts and inland mapping with Auto Guidance+ technology (Auto Guidance+ is intended for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation practices)
• Optional Garmin Navionics Vision+ premium map content supported
• Premium-performance processor for rapid chart drawing, advanced networking, and video distribution
• Supports flat edge-to-edge multi-display mounting for a glass helm look, or flush-mount installation
• NMEA 2000 and Garmin Marine Network connectivity — compatible with sonar, radar, autopilots, instruments, cameras, and multimedia devices
• ANT connectivity and Wi-Fi networking for compatible quatix smartwatches, gWind Wireless 2 wind sensor, and additional accessories
• OneHelm feature allows full boat control through the chartplotter screen with many compatible third-party devices
• SmartMode station controls provide one-touch presets for docking, cruising, fishing, anchoring, and more
• Built-in SailAssist with racing data, dedicated displays, and prerace guidance
• Compatible with Panoptix PS51 transducer and FrontVü forward-looking sonar for grounding avoidance
• SmartCraft Connect gateway support — displays RPM, fuel flow, temperature, trim, and more for up to four compatible Mercury engines
• Built-in Wi-Fi for pairing with the free ActiveCaptain app — supports OneChart feature, smart notifications, chart purchasing and updates, trip planning, and prefishing tools