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8.4″ VGA TOUCHSCREEN | PRELOADED CHARTS
The GPSMAP 5208 – brings advanced multi-function technologies to your fingertips with a 8.4″ VGA color screen and clear and easy touchscreen navigation interface.
Multiple network ports makes for easy connection to a Garmin Marine Network enabling access to radar, digital sonar or multiple displays. Also includes video inputs to monitor your on-board security cameras. The GPSMAP 5000 series can show engine information, wind data and much more via compatible NMEA 2000 connections.
Bringing touchscreen control to shipwide connectivity, Garmin’s GPSMAP® 5000 series is where value and technology converge. With a hi-res display, this versatile multifunction display is the ideal “command center” for your Garmin Marine Network.
Plus, the revolutionary menu-driven interface has been upgraded with new Series 5.0 software for faster chart redraws, silky smooth panning and zooming, and more responsive control inputs. So now, operating your entire network as simple as pointing with your finger.
Comes preloaded with detailed U.S. coastal charts, providing offshore coverage for Alaska and Hawaii plus the Bahamas incorporating the latest BlueChart® g2 data: tides and currents, coastal roads, marine services, and more.
You can add additional map regions with optional BlueChart® g2 cards (sold separately) that provide basic 2D digital cartography. You can also upgrade to higher-capability BlueChart® g2 Vision™ cards that let you access such premium features as true 3D MarinerEye or underwater FishEye map perspective – plus “real picture” aerial photo reference and Auto Guidance technology to suggest the best passageways on your charts.
Model | 5208 |
Physical dimensions |
10.1" x 6.8" x 4.2" 25.7 x 17.3 x 10.7 cm |
Weight | 6.0 lbs (2.72 kg) |
Water rating | IPX7 |
Display type | Touchscreen VGA display |
Display size |
6.8" x 5.1"; 8.4" diagonal 17.1 x 13 cm; 21.3 cm diagonal |
Display resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
Display - Brightness | Not Available |
Power consumption |
Max power usage at 10 Vdc: 35W Max current draw at 12 Vdc: 2.4A |
GPS Antenna | External only |
GPS Receiver | 10 Hz high-sensitivity |
Mounting options | Bail or flush |
Model | 5208 |
Accepts data cards | 1 SD™ card |
Waypoints | 1,500 |
Routes | 20 |
Track log | 10,000 points; 20 saved tracks |
Preloaded Maps | BlueChart® g2 (coastal maps) |
Tide Tables | Yes |
Model | 5208 |
Radar compatible | Yes |
Sonar compatible | Yes (with GSD™ black box) |
Supports AIS | Yes |
Weather | SiriusXM |
Supports DSC - GPS Data / VHF | Yes |
Supports FUSION-Link | No |
Black Box sonar support | Yes |
Planning Software Compatible | Yes (Wi-Fi Adapter Kit required) BlueChart® Mobile |
App-Control Compatibility | No |
Remote Input Device - compatible | Yes (Wi-Fi Adapter Kit required) |
Alarms |
Navigation Anchor Radar - when connected Sonar - when connected Weather - when connected |
Model | 5208 |
Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable | Yes (with external black box) |
Dual-Beam Sonar (77/200 kHz) capable | Yes (with external black box) |
CHIRP sonar technology | Yes (with external black box) |
ClearVü | Down | No |
SideVü | Side | No |
Forward View | No |
Model | 5208 |
NMEA 2000 compatible | Yes |
NMEA 0183 input ports | 4 |
NMEA 0183 output ports | 2 |
Marine Network Ports | 3 |
Video input ports | 2 - RCA composite |
Video output ports | 1 - VGA |
Wireless connectivity | Yes (Wi-Fi Adapter Kit required) |
BlueTooth connectivity | No |
Model | Garmin GPSmap 5208 |
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Additional - 1 | BlueChart® Mobile (planning) compatible |
In The Box |
GPSMAP 5208 Flush mount Bail mount GPS 19x NMEA 2000® Power cable NMEA 0183 cable Video cable assembly Marine grommet kit Protective front cover Owner's manual Installation instructions |