Garmin GPSMAP 5212

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This flagship marine navigator is missing just one thing — buttons. The GPSMAP 5212 features an unprecedented touchscreen interface, along with preloaded BlueChart g2 maps of the U.S. coast and a whopping 12.1" screen that makes navigation as easy as pointing your finger. By connecting to the Garmin Marine Network, you can add sonar, radar and weather. 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 5212 features highly-detailed BlueChart g2 marine cartography of the coastal United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and the Bahamas. For other areas, the 5212 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 5212’s huge XGA screen displays graphics with crisp, video-quality resolution. To keep tabs on your engine room or other area of your boat, you can also connect a live video feed with the 5212's video input/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.

* 3D mariner's eye view or fish eye view provides you with a 3-dimensionsl perspective of map information, both above the waterline and below it.
* 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 5212 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 5212 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: 13.0" x 9.5" x 4.7" (33.0 x 24.1 x 11.9 cm)
Display size, WxH: 9.3" x 7.1", 12.1" diagonal (23.6 x 18.0 cm, 30.7 cm diagonal)
Display resolution, WxH: 1024 x 768 pixels
Display type: Touchscreen XGA display
Weight: 9.5 lb (4.3 kg)
Battery: none
Battery life: none
Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
High-sensitivity receiver: no
Antenna: external
NMEA input/output: NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded street 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
CANet® compatible: no
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)
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): no
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible: yes
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): no
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."): no
Remote control: yes (optional)
Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
Audio/video input/output: yes
Portable: no
Automotive/motorcycle-friendly: no