GARMIN
GPSMAP 4208 Network Chartplotter with U.S. Coastal Detail Map, 8.4"

This preloaded, offshore chartplotter combines the power of networking with brilliant color and slim-line design. The GPSMAP 4208 has preloaded BlueChart® g2 maps of the U.S. coast and displays them on an 8.4” VGA display with video-quality resolution. By connecting to the Garmin Marine Network, you can add sonar, radar and weather. For even more enhanced features, you can add the optional Bluechart g2 Vision card.

View Detailed Graphics and Video

The 4208 features highly-detailed BlueChart g2 marine cartography of the coastal United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas. This data provides detailed coastlines, shaded depth contours, navaids, port plans, wrecks, restricted areas and tide and current information. For other areas, the 4208 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 4208’s high-speed processor draws maps quickly, and its simple intuitive interface makes navigating easy. To keep tabs on your engine room or other area of your boat, you can also connect a live video feed with the 4208’s video input and output options.

Add Extras with BlueChart g2 Vision

With the optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD card, 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.

For a low cost option try BlueChart g2 cards.
Connect to the Garmin Marine Network

The 4208 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 4208 and other chartplotters on your boat. You can also add high-powered radar, sonar and XM satellite weather and radio to your system.

Secifications:

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 11.2" x 7.0" x 4.6" (28.5 x 17.8 x 11.7 cm)
Display size, WxH: 6.9" x 5.2", 8.4" diagonal (17.5 x 13.2 cm, 21.3 cm diagonal)
Display resolution, WxH: 640 x 480 pixels
Display type: VGA display
Weight: 5.0 lb (2.27 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 & Benefits:
Garmin radar compatible: yes
Garmin sonar compatible: yes
Garmin Marine Network™ compatible: yes
Touchscreen: no
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

What's in the Box:

• GPSMAP 4208
• Flush mount
• Bail mount
• GPS 17x NMEA 2000
• Power cable
• NMEA 0183 cable
• Video cable assembly
• Marine grommet kit
• Protective front cover
• Owner's manual
• Installation instructions

Product Specs

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