The Garmin GPSMAP 8616xsv Combo packs full multifunction display capability into a single chartplotter and sonar unit suited for serious anglers, cruisers, and competitive sailors. A 16-inch full HD IPS touchscreen, built-in Garmin Navionics+ mapping, dual-channel CHIRP sonar, live sonar compatibility, and deep network integration position this unit as the central hub of a complete marine electronics system.

Specifications:

• Display: 16-inch full HD in-plane switching (IPS) touchscreen with wide viewing angles, superior clarity, and sunlight readability — visible through polarized sunglasses
• Mounting: Compatible with flat edge-to-edge glass helm installation or traditional flush mounting
• Built-in sonar: 1-kW dual-channel CHIRP traditional sonar for precise target separation; ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars reach up to 1,000 ft at 260 kHz (transducer sold separately)
• Live sonar: Works with Garmin live sonar options for real-time 360° views around the boat (transducer sold separately)
• Preloaded mapping: Garmin Navionics+ integrated coastal and inland charts with Auto Guidance+ technology and a 1-year subscription for daily downloadable updates on select chartplotters
• Optional charts: Upgradeable to Garmin Navionics Vision+ premium chart subscription featuring high-resolution relief shading, satellite imagery, and sonar imagery
• Sailing features (Garmin Sailassist): Laylines, race start line guidance, enhanced wind rose, heading and course-over-ground lines, true wind data fields, tide/current/time slider, wind angle, set and drift, wind speed, polar tables, and more
• Sailing polars: Polar table displays target boat speed at given wind angles and speeds to help optimize sail trim
• Garmin Marine Network: Shares maps, user data, radar, and IP camera feeds across compatible Garmin devices
• NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 support: Interfaces with autopilots, digital switching, weather systems, FUSION-Link audio, VHF, AIS, and more from one screen
• ActiveCaptain app: Built-in Wi-Fi connects to the free ActiveCaptain mobile app for OneChart, smart notifications, software updates, Helm, and Garmin Quickdraw Community data
• Wireless connectivity: Integrated Bluetooth and ANT technologies compatible with quatix marine watches, gWind Wireless 2 transducers, GNX Wind instruments, and wireless remote controls
• Optional accessory: GRID 20 remote input device for intuitive remote control of the full Garmin marine system
• OneHelm feature included