Garmin GPSMAP 8412 12" Chartplotter w/Worldwide Basemap
Garmin GPSMAP 8412 12" Chartplotter w/Worldwide Basemap — Product description
Why Serious Boaters Choose the Garmin GPSMAP 8412
Picture this: you're out on the open water, cutting through choppy seas during a competitive sail race or embarking on a long-haul cruise. Visibility is key, and split-second decisions can make or break your day. That's where the Garmin GPSMAP 8412 shines as a powerhouse 12-inch chartplotter, blending rugged marine-grade build with intuitive tech that feels like an extension of your instincts. Its full HD IPS touchscreen isn't just bright—it's engineered for those glare-heavy days when polarized shades are your only option, delivering crisp visuals from any angle without washing out.
What sets this apart from basic plotters? It's the seamless fusion of everyday cruising reliability with pro-level racing tools. Boaters rave about how it transforms helm stations into command centers, whether you're plotting safe passages through unfamiliar bays or fine-tuning laylines for that perfect tack.
Craft a Custom Helm with Effortless Networking
Building out your boat's electronics ecosystem has never been simpler. With dual Garmin Marine Network ports and NMEA 2000 support, the 8412 slots right into radar, autopilots, sonar modules, and cameras. Share data across multiple screens effortlessly—overlay sonar returns with radar sweeps or pipe live video feeds to keep an eye on the stern while docking in tight marinas.
Take it further with OneHelm integration, which pulls in third-party gear like digital switches and stabilizers. Imagine adjusting lights, thrusters, or audio without fumbling between panels. Real-world tip: Pair it with forward-scanning sonar for those shallow-draft adventures, spotting reefs before they spot you.
Connectivity That Keeps You in the Loop
- Wireless Freedom: Wi-Fi hooks into the ActiveCaptain app for crowd-sourced Quickdraw contours, software updates, and smart notifications—plan routes from your cabin or check weather en route.
- Bluetooth & ANT Magic: Sync with quatix watches for personal alerts or gWind transducers for precise wind data, all without a tangle of wires.
- Video Versatility: HDMI inputs/outputs mean it doubles as a monitor, streaming from action cams or wireless feeds for panoramic awareness.
Pro users love the fast processor—panning charts feels instantaneous, even with layered overlays during high-speed maneuvers.
SmartMode: One-Touch Control for High-Stakes Moments
Docking in crosswinds or weaving through traffic? SmartMode stations flip your screen to pre-configured layouts tailored for the task. Customize panels for sonar dominance, radar priority, or media playback, then switch back with a tap. It's like having a co-pilot who anticipates your needs, reducing stress and boosting confidence on busy waterways.
Superior Charting with Auto Guidance Smarts
Starting with a worldwide basemap, expand via microSD with BlueChart g3 or Vision packs loaded with Navionics detail—high-res bathymetry, marina diagrams, even fishing hot spots. Auto Guidance crunches your vessel's draft, beam, and height to plot realistic paths, dodging shallows and no-go zones. Boaters report saving hours on trip planning, focusing more on the journey.
"The laylines and wind roses alone won us our last regatta—spot-on data right when we needed it." – Competitive sailor feedback echoed across forums.
SailAssist: Edge for Racers and Cruisers Alike
Garmin's SailAssist isn't fluff—it's packed with race-proven tools like prerace countdowns, true/apparent wind gauges, set/drift indicators, and customizable data bars. Visualize heading lines over ground, slider through tides/currents, or graph wind trends vertically for at-a-glance tactics. Cruisers benefit too, nailing perfect approaches in variable winds without constant recalcs.
Optional GRID 20 remote lets you helm from anywhere—joystick precision for zooming charts or tweaking autopilot in rough seas.
Built Tough for Real Marine Life
IPX6/IPX7 waterproofing shrugs off spray and submersion, while the anti-glare IPS holds up in direct sun. Bail, flush, or edge-to-edge flat mounts create that custom glass-dash vibe (pro install recommended for flats). Inside: 5,000 waypoints, 100 routes, 50k track points—memory for epic voyages.
Everything You Need Right Out of the Box
- GPSMAP 8412 unit
- Power/data cables
- NMEA 2000 essentials (drop cable, T-connector)
- Bail and flush mount kits
- Sun cover and trim pieces
- Full documentation
Key Specs at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 12" Full HD IPS (1920x1200), 10.1" x 5.7" viewable |
| Dimensions/Weight | 11.9" x 8.5" x 3" / 6 lbs |
| Receiver | 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS/Galileo |
| Ports | 2x Marine Network, 1x NMEA 2000, Video I/O (HDMI/BNC) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ANT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Garmin GPSMAP 8412 display ideal for marine use?
It features a 12-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen with wide viewing angles, anti-glare finish, and excellent sunlight readability, even with polarized sunglasses.
Can the GPSMAP 8412 integrate with other boat systems?
Yes, via NMEA 2000, Garmin Marine Network, and OneHelm for radar, sonar, autopilots, cameras, and third-party devices like digital switching.
Is the GPSMAP 8412 suitable for sail racing?
Absolutely—SailAssist provides laylines, wind roses, prerace guidance, true/apparent wind data, and customizable gauges for competitive edges.
What wireless features does it offer?
Built-in Wi-Fi for ActiveCaptain app pairing, Bluetooth for notifications, and ANT for connecting watches, transducers, and remotes.
What charts come preloaded and how can I expand?
Worldwide basemap included; add BlueChart g3/Vision via dual microSD slots with Auto Guidance+ for boat-specific routing.
How waterproof is the GPSMAP 8412?
Rated IPX6 (heavy spray) and IPX7 (1m submersion for 30 min), perfect for harsh marine environments.
Does it support remote control options?
Yes, compatible with GRID 20 joystick remote and wireless remotes for hands-free operation.
GPSMAP 8412 12" Chartplotter with Worldwide Basemap
12 Chartplotter with Full HD In-plane Switching (IPS) Touchscreen
- Features a 12 full HD IPS touchscreen display
- Fully network capable with NMEA 2000 connectivity and the Garmin Marine Network
- Includes Bluetooth connectivity, ANT technology and Wi-Fi networking
- Garmin SailAssist feature provides critical sailing data and displays prerace guidance for racers
- SmartMode station controls enable quick, one-touch access to the information you need
Serious cruisers, sailors and sail racers demand serious equipment. The easy-to-use, easy-to-install GPSMAP 8412 chartplotter delivers MFD performance in a combo-size package. It features a 12 full HD IPS touchscreen display for wider viewing angles, superior clarity and sunlight readability, even with polarized sunglasses. Multiple displays can be flat mounted edge-to-edge to create a sleek glass helm look or can be mounted flush. It also provides standard USB touch output for use as a touchscreen monitor for Windows and Mac operating systems.
Build Your Marine System
NMEA 2000 networking and the Garmin Marine Network allow you to easily build your full marine electronics suite from radar and autopilots to cameras, instruments and forward-looking sonar controlled from your chartplotter and shared across multiple screens. In addition, our exclusive OneHelm system coordinates many third-party manufactured onboard marine products to bring full control of systems such as digital switching, lighting, stabilization and more conveniently to your chartplotter screen.
Full Connectivity
The GPSMAP 8412 chartplotter has a premium-performance processor that enables fast map drawing, superior networking, video distribution and more. Built-in Wi-Fi technology lets you pair with the free ActiveCaptain app for access to OneChart, smart notifications, Garmin Quickdraw community data and more. You can also control video streaming from our GC 100 wireless camera and VIRB action cameras. In addition, built-in ANT wireless technology connects you directly to our quatix marine watch, gWind Wireless 2 transducer and wireless remote controls.
SmartMode Station Controls
Networked sonar, radar, cameras, media and digital switching can be independent or incorporated into SmartMode station controls. With SmartMode, everything is designed to give you quick, one-touch access to the information you need to ease high-stress situations such as docking.
The Best of Garmin with the Best of Navionics
For the most detailed, clear and concise charts and maps, GPSMAP 8412 includes expandable memory for accessory map purchases such as BlueChart g3 and BlueChart g3 Vision featuring Navionics data. The charts and maps also include our Auto Guidance technology, which shows a suggested route to a destination, based on your boat's specifications.
Sit Back and Take Control
You don't have to stand for hours at the helm. The optional easy-to-use GRID 20 remote input device provides intuitive remote access and control of your entire Garmin marine system. It features a 360-degree joystick with a rotary knob and push-to-select button for easy chartplotter menu/setting navigation and fine control, even in the worst conditions.
Special Sailing Features
To help you make informed decisions, the Garmin SailAssist feature provides critical data displays and prerace guidance to help you gain a competitive edge. Other sailing features include laylines, enhanced wind rose, heading and course-over-ground lines, true wind data fields and tide/current/time slider. Gauge displays provide need-to-know information at a glance, including true and apparent wind angle, set and drift, true or apparent wind speed, horizontal or vertical graphs and a data bar with customizable fields.
The Ultimate Connected Boating App
Download the ActiveCaptain app to your smartphone or tablet to manage your marine experience from anywhere from trip planning and prefishing to updating software and purchasing maps.
1When paired with a compatible smartphone
2Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
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In The Box:
- GPSMAP 8412
- Power cable
- NMEA 2000 drop cable
- NMEA 2000 T-connector
- Bail mount with knobs
- Flush mount kit
- Sun cover
- Trim piece snap covers
- Documentation
Connections
- Garmin Marine Network Ports: 2
- NMEA 2000 Port: 1
- NMEA 0183 Input Ports: 1 Differential
- NMEA 0183 Output Ports: 1 Differential
- Video Input Ports: 1 (BNC Composite) and 1 HDMI
- Video Output Ports: 1 HDMI
- Wireless Connectivity: yes (with GCV black box, sold separately)
Garmin GPSMAP8412 12" Plotter
Model: 010-02092-00- Features a 12" full HD IPS touchscreen display
- Fully network capable with NMEA 2000® connectivity and the Garmin Marine Network
- Includes Bluetooth® connectivity, ANT® technology and Wi-Fi® networking
- Garmin SailAssist™ feature provides critical sailing data and displays prerace guidance for racers
- SmartMode™ station controls enable quick, one-touch access to the information you need
Serious cruisers, sailors and sail racers demand serious equipment. The easy-to-use, easy-to-install GPSMAP 8412 chartplotter delivers MFD performance in a combo-size package. It features a 12" full HD IPS touchscreen display for wider viewing angles, superior clarity and sunlight readability, even with polarized sunglasses. Multiple displays can be flat mounted edge-to-edge to create a sleek glass helm look or can be mounted flush. It also provides standard USB touch output for use as a touchscreen monitor for Windows® and Mac® operating systems.
NMEA 2000 networking and the Garmin Marine Network allow you to easily build your full marine electronics suite — from radar and autopilots to cameras, instruments and forward-looking sonar — controlled from your chartplotter and shared across multiple screens. In addition, our exclusive OneHelm™ system coordinates many third-party manufactured onboard marine products to bring full control of systems — such as digital switching, lighting, stabilization and more — conveniently to your chartplotter screen.
The GPSMAP 8412 chartplotter has a premium-performance processor that enables fast map drawing, superior networking, video distribution and more. Built-in Wi-Fi technology lets you pair with the free ActiveCaptain® app for access to OneChart™, smart notifications , Garmin Quickdraw™ community data and more. You can also control video streaming from our GC™ 100 wireless camera and VIRB® action cameras. In addition, built-in ANT wireless technology connects you directly to our quatix® marine watch, gWind™ Wireless 2 transducer and wireless remote controls.
Networked sonar, radar, cameras, media and digital switching can be independent or incorporated into SmartMode station controls. With SmartMode, everything is designed to give you quick, one-touch access to the information you need to ease high-stress situations such as docking.
For the most detailed, clear and concise charts and maps, GPSMAP 8412 includes expandable memory for accessory map purchases such as BlueChart® g3 and BlueChart® g3 Vision featuring Navionics data. The charts and maps also include our Auto Guidance technology, which shows a suggested route to a destination , based on your boat’s specifications.
You don’t have to stand for hours at the helm. The optional easy-to-use GRID™ 20 remote input device provides intuitive remote access and control of your entire Garmin marine system. It features a 360-degree joystick with a rotary knob and push-to-select button for easy chartplotter menu/setting navigation and fine control, even in the worst conditions.
To help you make informed decisions, the Garmin SailAssist feature provides critical data displays and prerace guidance to help you gain a competitive edge. Other sailing features include laylines, enhanced wind rose, heading and course-over-ground lines, true wind data fields and tide/current/time slider. Gauge displays provide need-to-know information at a glance, including true and apparent wind angle, set and drift, true or apparent wind speed, horizontal or vertical graphs and a data bar with customizable fields.
Download the ActiveCaptain app to your smartphone or tablet to manage your marine experience from anywhere — from trip planning and prefishing to updating software and purchasing maps.
Specifications| General | |
| Physical dimensions | 11.9" x 8.5" x 3" (30.3 cm x 21.6 cm x 7.6 cm) |
| Weight | 6.0 lbs. |
| Water rating | IPX6 and IPX7 |
| Display type | touchscreen IPS display (anti-glare finish) |
| Display size | 10.1" x 5.7" (25.7 cm x 14.5 cm) |
| Display resolution | FHD; 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Power consumption | 2.4 A |
| Antenna | Internal or external over NMEA 2000 |
| Mounting options | Bail, flat or flush (Garmin do not offer any hardware or accessories for a flat-mount installation. Professional tools and knowledge is required.) |
| Receiver | 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS/Galileo |
| Garmin Marine Network™ ports | 2 |
| Maps & Memory | |
| Accepts data cards | 2 microSD cards (on back) |
| Waypoints | 5,000 |
| Routes | 100 (250 waypoints each) |
| Track log | 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks |
| pre-loaded maps | Worldwide Basemap |
| Outdoor Recreation Features | |
| Tide tables | Yes |
| Chartplotter Features | |
| Garmin Radar compatible | Yes |
| Garmin Sonar compatible | Yes |
| Garmin SmartMode compatible (customizable monitor presets) | Yes |
| Supports AIS (tracks target ships position) | Yes |
| Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC-capable VHF radio) | Yes |
| Supports FUSION-Link™ compatible radios | Yes |
| GSD™ Black Box sonar support | Yes |
| GCV™ Black Box sonar support | Yes |
| ActiveCaptain compatible | Yes |
| Garmin Helm compatible | Yes |
| GRID™ (Garmin Remote Input Device) compatible | Yes |
| Wireless remote compatible | Yes |
| Sonar Features & Specifications | |
| Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable | Yes (with external black box, sold separately) |
| Dual-beam (77/200 kHz) sonar capable | Yes (with external black box, sold separately) |
| Frequencies supported | NA |
| Transmit power | NA |
| CHIRP sonar technology | Yes_(when_connected_to_another_compatible_sonar_device) |
| ClearVü | yes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately) |
| SideVü | yes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately) |
| Maximum depth | NA |
| Connections | |
| NMEA 2000® compatible | Yes |
| Transducer pin numbers | NA |
| NMEA 0183 input ports | 1 differential |
| NMEA 0183 output ports | 1 differential |
| Video input ports | 1 - BNC composite 1 - HDMI (HDCP compliant) |
| Video output ports | 1 HDMI |
| Wireless connectivity | Yes |
What's in the Box:
- GPSMAP 8412
- Power cable
- NMEA 2000® drop cable
- NMEA 2000 T-connector
- Bail mount with knobs
- Flush mount kit
- Sun cover
- Trim piece snap covers
- Documentation
SKU: NVN-74730
MPN: 010-02092-00
UPC: 753759213466
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin GPSMAP 8412 12" Chartplotter w/Worldwide Basemap |
| SKU / MFR# | 74730 |
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