Garmin GPSMAP 6212 Chartplotter

Overview Garmin GPSMAP 6212 Chartplotter

Garmin GPSMAP 6212 Chartplotter is a 12.1-inch marine chartplotter designed for clear, fast route planning and day-to-day navigation. It supports 10Hz High Sensitivity (External Only) and NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, Garmin Marine Network for dependable chart handling and helm integration. Key onboard capabilities include 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA), 10Hz High Sensitivity (External Only), NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, Garmin Marine Network.

In practical harbor use, the ability to utilize high-performance marine electronics for offshore navigation allows a captain to overlay radar returns directly onto the chart. This provides an unmatched level of safety when navigating through fog or heavy commercial traffic.

Key Features

• G Motion Technology: This proprietary system is the heart of the device, providing ultra-smooth map redraw and refresh rates. It ensures that your position on the map is updated without stuttering, which is critical during high-speed transit or when maneuvering in tight coastal environments.
• BlueChart g2 Cartography: The unit comes preloaded with highly detailed marine maps of the coastal United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and the Bahamas. These charts provide essential data on depth contours, navigation aids, and port plans to enhance your overall safety.
• Networking Capabilities: This marine network chartplotter is designed for full system integration. It features multiple Ethernet ports and a full NMEA 2000 backbone, allowing you to share charts, waypoints, and routes across multiple displays and remote sensors on your boat.
• Live Video Integration: With dedicated video input and output options, you can monitor your engine room or aft deck directly on the 12.1-inch display. This eliminates the need for standalone monitors and streamlines your helm station into a single command center.
• Sunlight-Readable Display: The high-resolution XGA screen features a wide range of brightness settings. It remains perfectly visible under direct midday sun while offering an auto-dimming feature for comfortable, low-light navigation during night watches.
• Expandable Mapping with SD Slots: Two dedicated SD card slots allow for the immediate addition of BlueChart g2 Vision data. This unlocks high-resolution satellite imagery, 3D perspectives, and marine-grade auto guidance technology for optimized course planning.

Applications

In practical harbor use, the ability to utilize high-performance marine electronics for offshore navigation allows a captain to overlay radar returns directly onto the chart. This provides an unmatched level of safety when navigating through fog or heavy commercial traffic.

The big-screen navigation display ensures that small markers and distant AIS targets are clearly visible even from the back of the bridge, making it an well suited for larger motor yachts and sailing vessels. Furthermore, the unit is a powerful tool for those who perform their own vessel maintenance or require constant monitoring of onboard systems.

Specifications

What’s Included

• 1x Garmin GPSMAP 6212 Chartplotter Unit
• 1x GPS 17x NMEA 2000 External Antenna with multiple adapters
• 1x Bail mount and knobs for adjustable installation
• 1x Protective front sun cover
• 1x Flush mount gasket and high-grade mounting hardware
• 1x Power and NMEA 0183/2000 cable kit
• 1x Marine grommet kit and video cable
• 1x Comprehensive manual case and user documentation