Description
Garmin GPSMAP 5208 Marine GPS is a premium marine chartplotter and navigation system designed for offshore boating, fishing, cruising, and commercial marine applications. Part of Garmin’s well-known GPSMAP 5000 Series, the 5208 became popular for introducing a large touchscreen interface combined with advanced chartplotting, radar integration, sonar networking, and marine navigation capabilities.
The system features an 8.4-inch VGA touchscreen display, preloaded BlueChart g2 coastal charts, SD card expansion, and compatibility with Garmin Marine Network accessories including radar, sonar, AIS, XM weather, and video monitoring systems.
⚙️ Key Features
8.4-Inch Color Touchscreen Display
Garmin GPSMAP 5000 Series Platform
High-Resolution VGA Screen (640×480)
Preloaded BlueChart g2 Marine Charts
Touchscreen Navigation Interface
Garmin Marine Network Compatibility
Radar Integration Support
Sonar / Fishfinder Networking Capability
XM Weather & Radio Compatibility
NMEA 0183 & NMEA 2000 Support
Video Input & Output Support
3D Navigation & Perspective Views
AIS Vessel Tracking Compatibility
SD Card Expansion Slot
Worldwide Basemap Included
Automatic Guidance Support (with Vision Cards)
Radar Overlay Functionality
Waterproof IPX7 Marine Construction
Day & Night Display Modes
Route Planning & Waypoint Management
External GPS Antenna Compatibility
High-Speed Marine Processor
Multi-Function Display (MFD) Capability
Real-Time Navigation Data
Offshore & Coastal Navigation Design
Garmin BlueChart g2 Vision Support
Marine Entertainment & Camera Integration
Advanced Marine Safety Features
Professional Fishing & Cruising Applications
🔧 Technical Specifications
- Display Size: 8.4-inch touchscreen
- Resolution: 640 × 480 VGA
- Display Type: Color TFT Touchscreen
- Waterproof Rating: IPX7
- Chart Compatibility: BlueChart g2 & g2 Vision
- GPS Receiver: WAAS-capable differential-ready receiver
- Interfaces: NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, Garmin Marine Network
- Video Support: Composite video input/output
- Power Input: 10–35 VDC
- Power Consumption: Approximately 35W max
- Waypoints: Up to 1500
- Tracklog Points: 10,000 points
- Routes: 20 routes supported
- Dimensions: 10.1” W × 6.8” H × 4.2” D
- Weight: Approximately 6 lbs (2.7 kg)
