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VGA DISPLAY | PUSH-BUTTON CONTROL
The Garmin GPSMAP 6208 is a 8″ high-resolution, multifunction display that produces a razor-sharp image and offers the same outstanding performance and exceptional processor as the GPSMAP 7000 series, but with push-button controls. The GPSMAP 6208 features highly detailed BlueChart g2 marine cartography of the coastal U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas and are compatible with optional BlueChart g2 Vision marine charts.
The GPSMAP 6000 series has enhanced plug-and-play capability for easy connection to multiple devices and instruments in your boat, allowing you to make optimal use of data from the chartplotter, radar, sonar, AIS and camera surveillance. The Garmin marine network offers unlimited options. Your on-board network can be as advanced as you need.
Simple navigation – Press the buttons to display a menu of options for the point in question.
MarinerEye 3-D – General chart with satellite images, high resolution 3-D graphics with BlueChart g2 Vision.
Multi-color Radar – Up to 256 colors on your radar screen, with 4, 6 or 12kW xHD open array radar.
Multimedia – Control a compatible Fusion media system from your chartplotter with latest software update.
Auto Guidance – Auto Guidance for fast, simple and reliable navigation with BlueChart g2 Vision.
Model | 6208 |
Physical dimensions |
6.8" x 5.1"; 8.4" diagonal 17.1 x 13 cm; 21.3 cm diagonal |
Weight | 11.3 lbs (5.1 kg) |
Water rating | IPX7 |
Display type | VGA display |
Display size |
9.7" x 7.3"; 12.1" diagonal 24.6 x 18.4; 30.7 cm diagonal |
Display resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
Display - Brightness | Not Available |
Power consumption |
Max power usage at 10 Vdc: 45W Max current draw at 12 Vdc: 2.2A |
GPS Antenna | External only |
GPS Receiver | 10 Hz high-sensitivity |
Mounting options | Bail or flush |
Model | 6208 |
Accepts data cards | 1 SD™ card |
Waypoints | 5,000 |
Routes | 100 |
Track log | 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks |
Preloaded Maps | BlueChart® g2 (coastal maps) |
Tide Tables | Yes |
Model | 6208 |
Radar compatible | Yes |
Sonar compatible | Yes (with GSD™ black box) |
Supports AIS | Yes |
Weather | SiriusXM |
Supports DSC - GPS Data / VHF | Yes |
Supports FUSION-Link | Yes |
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) Remote | Mouse |
Alarms |
Navigation Anchor Radar - when connected Sonar - when connected Weather - when connected |
Model | 6208 |
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 | 6208 |
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 6208 |
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Additional - 1 | Garmin Meteor™ Audio System compatible |
Additional - 2 | BlueChart® Mobile (planning) compatible |
In The Box |
GPSMAP 6208 Top & bottom snap covers Bail mount and knobs GPS 19x NMEA 2000® (with pole mount, flush mount and under deck mount adapters)¹ Protective front cover Power cable Video cable NMEA 0183 cable NMEA 2000 drop cable NMEA 2000 10 m backbone cable NMEA 2000 power cable NMEA 2000 T-connector NMEA 2000 terminator kit¹ Flush mount hardware Flush mount gasket Marine grommet kit Manual case with user documentation |