GARMIN
GPSMAP 5215 Network Chartplotter with U.S. Coastal Detail Maps, 15"

The largest network plotter display in the Garmin marine line, the GPSMAP 5215 offers true “big picture” navigation.

This chartplotter features the same menu-driven touchscreen found on its 5,000 series counterparts. Preloaded BlueChart g2 maps of the U.S. coast and a whopping 15" screen make navigation as easy as pointing your finger. By connecting to the Garmin Marine Network, you can add sonar, radar and weather. And for even more advanced features, you can add the optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® card. For a low cost option try BlueChart g2 cards.

View Detailed Graphics and Video

The GPSMAP 5215 features highly-detailed BlueChart g2 marine cartography of the coastal United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas. For other areas, the 5215 has a worldwide basemap with high-quality satellite images in place of more traditional maps. With the SD™ card slot, you can add additional maps without having to connect to a computer.

The 5215’s huge XGA screen displays graphics with crisp, video-quality resolution. To keep tabs on your engine room or another area of your boat, you can also connect a live video feed with the 5215's video input/output options.

Add Extras with BlueChart g2 Vision

With optional BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards, you can add a whole new dimension of exceptional features to your chartplotter.

• MarinerEye view and FishEye view provide you a 3-dimensional perspective of map information, both above and below the waterline.
• High-resolution satellite images and aerial photographs help you orient yourself in unfamiliar areas.
• Auto Guidance technology searches through all relevant charts to create a route you can actually follow- one that avoids obstacles, shallow water, buoys and other obstructions.

Connect to the Garmin Marine Network

The 5215 connects easily to the high-speed Garmin Marine Network, so you can interface with additional MFDs and add remote sensors. Once connected, you can share information between the 5215 and other chartplotters on your boat. You can also add high-powered radar, sonar, and XM satellite weather and radio to your system.

Physical & Performance:

• Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 15.5" x 11.7" x 5.7" (39.4 x 29.7 x 14.5 cm)
• Display size, WxH: 9" x 12", 15" diagonal (22.9 x 30.5 cm, 30.7 cm diagonal)
• Display resolution, WxH: 1024 x 768 pixels
• Display type: Touchscreen XGA display
• Weight: 11.9 lb (5.4 kg)
• Battery: none
• Battery life: none
• Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
• High-sensitivity receiver: yes
• Antenna: external
• NMEA input/output: NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000

Maps & Memory:

• Basemap: yes
• Preloaded maps: yes (coastal maps)
• Ability to add maps: yes
• Built-in memory: none (cannot load maps to internal memory)
• Accepts data cards: SD™ card slot (BlueChart g2 Vision cards sold separately)
• Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1,500
• Routes: 20
• Track log: 10,000 points; 20 saved tracks

Features:

• Garmin radar compatible: yes
• Garmin sonar compatible: yes
• Garmin Marine Network™ compatible: yes
• Touchscreen: yes
• Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position): yes
• Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio): yes
• Audible alarms: yes
• Tide tables: yes
• Hunt/fish calendar: no
• Sun and moon information: yes
• 3-D map view: yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
• Auto Guidance: yes (with optional BlueChart g2 Vision card)
• XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. & Canada compatible: yes
• Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): no
• Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): no
• Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."): no
• Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
• Audio/video input/output: yes
• Portable: no
• Automotive/motorcycle-friendly: no
• Additional: Interface Inputs/Outputs: 3 built-in network ports, 4 NMEA 0183 inputs, 2 NMEA 0183 outputs, and NMEA 2000; 2 video inputs for onboard cameras, 1 XGA PC monitor video output

Product Specs

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