Connect with Your Boat

Sync GPSMAP 86i 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. And when you’re underway, an adjustable GPS filter smooths speed and heading indications over swells for more accurate tracking.

Satellite Communication

With built-in inReach satellite technology and additional service options¹, 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.

Optional BlueChart g3 Charts

GPSMAP 86i 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 1’ 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 86i handheld when you pair it with your compatible smartphone. You can also sync GPSMAP 86i with the Garmin Explore™ website for cloud management of your favorite waypoints, tracks and routes. GPSMAP 86i offers Wi-Fi® connectivity, ANT+® technology and BLUETOOTH® wireless technology for easy wireless updates and connections. And for longer voyages, its internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 35 hours of operation in 10-minute tracking mode and up to 200 hours in expedition mode².

¹Satellite subscription required
²Battery life may vary depending on usage; battery is user-replaceable

NOTICE: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used. 

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in the box

• GPSMAP 86i handheld with worldwide basemap
• Powered mount
• Lanyard
• USB to Micro USB cable
• USB to 2 pin cable
• Mounting hardware
• Documentation

Manuals