Garmin GPSMAP 4208

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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.

• 3D mariner's eye view or fish eye view provides you with a 3-dimensional 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.

Features and Tips

GPSMAP 4208 features

• Garmin radar compatible: yes
• Garmin sonar compatible: yes
• CANet™ compatible: no
• Garmin Marine Network™ compatible: 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
• 3D 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
• Remote control: no
• Headphone jack/audio line-out: no
• Audio/video input/output: yes
• Portable: no
• Automotive/motorcycle-friendly: no

• 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)
• Antenna: external
• NMEA output: NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000
• RoHS version available: no

• Basemap: yes
• Preloaded maps: yes
• Ability to add maps: yes
• Built-in memory: none (cannot load maps to internal memory)
• Accepts data cards: SD card slot
• Waypoints: 1,500
• Routes: 20
• Track log: 10,000 points; 20 saved tracks

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