New Garmin GPSMAP 8500 black box system provides a powerfully simple, fully-integrated helm that can give your boat a beautiful glass helm look. Enjoy pinch-to-zoom on the worldwide, satellite-enhanced basemap and SmartMode control when accompanied by our marine 15", 17" and 19" touchscreen monitors. Monitor Not Included.

Fully Integrated Black Box System

• Compatible with our 15", 17" and 19" multi-touch marine monitors
• Switch all monitors in sync to a custom preset mode with SmartMode
• Integrates sonar technologies, autopilot, connectivity, apps, engine data and more
• Pairs with external GPS 19x 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS receiver to update position and heading 10 times per second
• Low profile flush mount or smooth flat mount

Add Multi-touch Monitors
Enjoy full touchscreen operation including pinch-to-zoom and other touch controls for intuitive operation when accompanied by our marine 15" (XGA resolution), 17" (SXGA resolution) and 19" (SXGA resolution) touchscreen monitors (sold separately). Anti-glare and LED backlighting makes it easy to view in bright sunlight. And auto-dimming provides outstanding visibility at night.

Full System Integration
Integrates various sonar technologies, integrated autopilot, connectivity, apps, engine data and multi-media. Everything you need is at your fingertips, all on one screen.

Customize Layouts with SmartMode™
You can quickly change all screens at a helm in sync to a preset mode with the SmartMode. Switch all monitors in sync from one mode to another without manually switching each monitor separately. Fully customizable layouts, data and gauges allow you to place the information you need to see right where you want it.

Pair with GPS 19x 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS Receiver
Can be paired with our GPS 19x external 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS receiver that updates position and heading 10 times per second to display a more fluid vessel movement and dramatically improves your ability to accurately mark and navigate to 5,000 waypoints (sold separately).