The Garmin GPSMAP® 8612 with Garmin Navionics+™ delivers a 12" full HD IPS touchscreen chartplotter built for mariners who want to supply their own sonar while still running a high-performance, fully networked helm. A premium-grade processor drives fast chart rendering, seamless video distribution, and robust multi-screen networking — all from a display that stays readable in direct sunlight even through polarized lenses.

Specifications:

• 12" full HD in-plane switching (IPS) touchscreen — wider viewing angles, superior clarity, and sunlight readability with polarized sunglasses
• Preloaded Garmin Navionics+™ coastal charts and inland mapping with Auto Guidance+™ technology (Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations)
• Support for optional Garmin Navionics Vision+™ premium map content
• Premium-performance processor for fast map drawing, superior networking, and video distribution
• Multiple displays can be flat-mounted edge-to-edge for a glass helm look or installed flush-mount
• NMEA 2000® and Garmin Marine Network connectivity — supports sonar, radar, autopilots, instruments, cameras, and multimedia
• ANT® connectivity and Wi-Fi® networking for compatible quatix® smartwatches, gWind™ Wireless 2 wind sensor, and more
• OneHelm™ feature enables full boat control via the chartplotter screen with many compatible third-party devices
• SmartMode™ station controls — one-touch presets for docking, cruising, fishing, anchoring, and more
• Built-in SailAssist™ with racing data, 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, map purchasing and updates, trip planning, and prefishing tools