Garmin GPSMAP 8700 Black Box
Garmin GPSMAP 8700 Black Box — Product description
Transform Your Vessel with Seamless Integration
Imagine commanding your boat from a sleek, clutter-free helm where every piece of data flows effortlessly across screens. The Garmin GPSMAP 8700 Black Box delivers that vision, acting as the powerful brain behind a fully integrated marine setup. Designed for boaters who demand precision and versatility, this unit connects seamlessly with Garmin monitors or existing third-party touchscreens, letting you customize your dashboard without starting from scratch.
Whether you're upgrading a center console for offshore adventures or outfitting a yacht with a multi-station glass bridge, it pulls together sonar feeds, engine stats, autopilot controls, and entertainment into one intuitive interface. Boaters rave about how it simplifies helm management, reducing cable clutter and enabling quick switches between fishing modes and navigation views.
Powerful Sonar and Fishing Capabilities
Dive into the depths with confidence thanks to full compatibility across Garmin's black box sonar lineup. Pair it with advanced modules for CHIRP scanning, Panoptix LiveScope for real-time views of fish and structure, or Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and SideVü for crystal-clear imagery below and beside your hull.
- Supports multiple sonar sources simultaneously for layered data overlays.
- Enhances target separation in murky waters or during high-speed trolling.
- Quickdraw Contours lets you map your own hotspots on the fly, storing personalized contours for future trips.
For serious anglers, this means spotting bait schools or marking wrecks with pinpoint accuracy, turning every outing into a potential record-breaker.
Superior Navigation and Mapping
Navigate like a pro with a preloaded worldwide basemap and easy upgrades to detailed coastal or inland charts. When paired with a GPS 19x 10 Hz receiver, you get buttery-smooth 10-times-per-second updates on position and heading—ideal for marking up to 5,000 waypoints or threading tight channels.
Auto Guidance+ shines here, plotting optimal routes based on your boat's draft and overhead clearance, while integrating Navionics data for spot-on bathymetry and hazards. Cruisers appreciate the tide tables and sailing features, ensuring safe passages from coastal hops to bluewater crossings.
Build a Connected Marine Network
NMEA 2000 and Garmin Marine Network ports make expansion a breeze. Link radar, cameras, instruments, autopilots, and even third-party gear via OneHelm for unified control—think adjusting lights, stabilizers, or digital switches right from your chartplotter.
Sync user data across multiple stations automatically, and tap into apps for weather, music, or engine monitoring. Wireless connectivity keeps your mobile devices in the loop for planning routes ashore or sharing catches on social media.
Pro tip: Mount the required Garmin Card Reader remotely for easy chart swaps without digging into panels, keeping your helm dry and accessible even in rough seas.
Rugged Build for Real-World Demands
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14.2" x 7.8" x 6.7" (36.0 x 19.8 x 17.1 cm) |
| Weight | 3.06 lbs (1.39 kg) |
| Water Rating | IPX7 |
| Power Draw (at 12 Vdc) | Typical: 0.6 A; Max: 1.0 A |
| Marine Network Ports | 4 |
| Waypoints | 5,000 |
| Supported Display Resolutions | Up to 1920 x 1080 |
| Connections | NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 (4 in/2 out), HDMI video I/O, USB |
Built tough with IPX7 water resistance, it's ready for spray, splashes, and humid cabins. Compact yet feature-packed, it fits neatly into custom consoles.
Quick Setup Essentials
Everything you need starts with the unit, power cable, NMEA cables, drop cables, T-connectors, and mounting hardware. Add your preferred monitor, antenna, and accessories to go full throttle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What monitors work with the GPSMAP 8700 Black Box?
It pairs with Garmin marine monitors or third-party touchscreens supporting the listed resolutions, making it versatile for custom helms.
Does it support LiveScope sonar?
Yes, it fully integrates with Panoptix LiveScope and other all-seeing sonar for live underwater action.
How many waypoints can it store?
Up to 5,000 waypoints, with 100 routes and 50,000 track log points for extensive trip planning.
Is a GPS antenna included?
No, it requires an external GPS antenna like the GPS 19x for optimal 10 Hz performance.
Can I use custom maps?
Absolutely, via SD cards in the Garmin Card Reader—perfect for Quickdraw Contours or BlueChart upgrades.
What networking does it support?
NMEA 2000, Garmin Marine Network, and OneHelm for sharing data across radar, sonar, and third-party devices.
Is it suitable for sailing?
Yes, with dedicated sailing features, tide data, and layline support for performance-oriented sailors.
GPSMAP 8700 Black Box
Fully Integrated Black Box System
- Compatible with a single Garmin monitor or third-party touchscreen monitor
- Full support for the range of Garmin black box sonar products, including the GSD 26 CHIRP Professional Sonar Module, Panoptix LiveScope system and the entire Panoptix all-seeing sonar line (all transducers sold separately)
- Integrates internal sonar sharing, multiple black box sonars, Ultra High-Definition ClearV and SideV scanning sonars, autopilot, connected services, apps, engine data and more
- Pairs with external GPS 19x 10 Hz GPS and GLONASS receiver to update position and heading 10 times per second
- Preloaded worldwide basemap; compatible with BlueChart g3 charts featuring integrated Navionics data and Auto Guidance technology
Just Add Monitors
Give your vessel tremendous capabilities and features that are fully integrated across your entire marine system. This black box system is compatible with Garmin marine monitors or third-party touchscreen monitors (sold separately), allowing you to add to your current helm configuration or build a beautiful, new fully integrated glass helm.
Build Your Fully Integrated Marine System
The GPSMAP 8700 black box allows you to add and integrate multiple sonar technologies as well as autopilot, connected services, apps, engine data and multimedia at your helm. You can also automatically sync your personal preferences and user data for all networked chartplotters across multiple helms. Everything you need can conveniently be found at your fingertips on any touchscreen. 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 to your touchscreen monitor.
Pair with GPS 19x 10 Hz GPS and GLONASS Receiver
The GPSMAP 8700 black box can pair with our GPS 19x external 10 Hz GPS and GLONASS receiver (sold separately) to update your position and heading 10 times per second. It displays a more fluid vessel movement and dramatically improves your ability to accurately mark and navigate to 5,000 waypoints.
Requires Garmin Card Reader
The Garmin Card Reader (sold separately) provides convenient remote mounting and a single access point for 2 SD card slots for mapping. You can add multiple card readers for additional access points. A water-resistant magnetic door allows card reader to be mounted horizontally or vertically.
Add Garmin Charts or Maps with Navionics Data
Upgrade your maps with the most detailed, clear and concise charts and maps. Just add accessory map purchases such as BlueChart g3 and BlueChart g3 Vision coastal cartography and LakeV g3 and LakeV g3 Ultra inland mapping featuring Navionics data and Auto Guidance technology. Auto Guidance technology uses your specified depth and overhead clearance to easily calculate routes and see a suggested path to follow. It's also compatible with Quickdraw Contours software so you can instantly create personalized fishing maps on-screen with 1' contours as you fish.
Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
Garmin GPSMAP 8700 Black Box
Model: 010-02094-00- Compatible with a single Garmin monitor or third-party touchscreen monitor
- Full support for the range of Garmin black box sonar products, including the GSD™ 26 CHIRP Professional Sonar Module, Panoptix™ LiveScope system and the entire Panoptix™ all-seeing sonar line (all transducers sold separately)
- Integrates internal sonar sharing, multiple black box sonars, Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars, autopilot, connected services, apps, engine data and more
- Pairs with external GPS 19x 10 Hz GPS and GLONASS receiver to update position and heading 10 times per second
- Preloaded worldwide basemap; compatible with BlueChart® g3 charts featuring integrated Navionics® data and Auto Guidance technology
Give your vessel tremendous capabilities and features that are fully integrated across your entire marine system. This black box system is compatible with Garmin marine monitors or third-party touchscreen monitors (sold separately), allowing you to add to your current helm configuration or build a beautiful, new fully integrated glass helm.
The GPSMAP 8700 black box allows you to add and integrate multiple sonar technologies as well as autopilot, connected services, apps, engine data and multimedia at your helm. You can also automatically sync your personal preferences and user data for all networked chartplotters across multiple helms. Everything you need can conveniently be found at your fingertips — on any touchscreen. 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 — to your touchscreen monitor.
The GPSMAP 8700 black box can pair with our GPS 19x external 10 Hz GPS and GLONASS receiver (sold separately) to update your position and heading 10 times per second. It displays a more fluid vessel movement and dramatically improves your ability to accurately mark and navigate to 5,000 waypoints.
The Garmin Card Reader (sold separately) provides convenient remote mounting and a single access point for 2 SD™ card slots for mapping. You can add multiple card readers for additional access points. A water-resistant magnetic door allows card reader to be mounted horizontally or vertically.
Upgrade your maps with the most detailed, clear and concise charts and maps. Just add accessory map purchases such as BlueChart g3 and BlueChart g3 Vision coastal cartography and LakeVü g3 and LakeVü g3 Ultra inland mapping featuring Navionics data and Auto Guidance technology. Auto Guidance technology uses your specified depth and overhead clearance to easily calculate routes and see a suggested path to follow. It’s also compatible with Quickdraw Contours software so you can instantly create personalized fishing maps on-screen with 1’ contours as you fish.
Specifications| Physical dimensions | 14.2" x 7.8" x 6.7" (36.0 x 19.8 x 17.1 cm) |
| Display size | None |
| Display resolution | 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 600 x 1200 1680 x 1050 1900 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
| Display type | None (external display) |
| Weight | 3.06 lbs (1.39 kg) |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| J1939 Compatible | Yes |
| Power consumption | Max power usage at 10 Vdc: 12 W Typical current draw at 12 Vdc: 0.6 A Max current draw at 12 Vdc: 1.0 A |
| Antenna | External only(Sold Separatley |
| Garmin Marine Network™ ports | 4 |
| Maps & Memory | |
| Preloaded maps | Worldwide basemap |
| Accepts data cards | 2 SD™ cards (Garmin Card Reader required) |
| Waypoints | 5,000 |
| Routes | 100 |
| Track log | 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks |
| Outdoor Recreation Features | |
| Tide tables | Yes |
| Chartplotter Features | |
| Garmin Radar compatible | Yes |
| Garmin Sonar compatible | yes (with GSD™ black box, sold separately) |
| 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 |
| Garmin Meteor™ Audio System compatible | 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 |
| Sailing Features | 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) |
| CHIRP sonar technology | Yes (with external black box, sold separately) |
| ClearVü | yes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately) |
| SideVü | yes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately) |
| Connections | |
| NMEA 2000® compatible | Yes |
| NMEA 0183 input ports | 4 |
| NMEA 0183 output ports | 2 |
| Video input ports | 1 - BNC composite 1 - HDMI |
| Video output ports | 1 - HDMI |
| Wireless connectivity | Yes |
| USB | 2 micro |
What's in the Box:
- GPSMAP 8700 Black Box
- Mounting hardware
- Power cable
- Right angle NMEA 0183 with audio cable
- NMEA 2000® 2 meter drop cable
- NMEA 2000 power cable
- NMEA 2000 T-connectors and terminators
- Documentation
Provide your ship with huge functions and features, which have been fully integrated in the entire ship system. This black box system is compatible with Garmin nautical displays or third-party touch screen displays (sold separately), allowing you to add to your current helmet configuration or build a beautiful, brand new fully integrated glass helmet. The GPSMAP 8700 black box allows you to control the addition and integration of multiple sonar technologies as well as autopilot, connected services, applications, engine data and multimedia. The NMEA 2000 network and the Garmin navigation network allow you to easily build a complete navigation electronics suite, from radar and autopilot to cameras, instruments and forward-looking sonars controlled by chartplotters and shared on multiple screens. In addition, our unique OneHelm system can coordinate many shipboard products manufactured by third parties, thereby bringing full control of digital switches, lighting, stability and other systems to the touch screen display. The GPSMAP 8700 black box can be paired with our GPS 19x external 10 Hz GPS and GLONASS receivers (sold separately) to update the azimuth and direction 10 times per second. This black box system requires a Garmin card reader.
SKU: NVN-76865
MPN: 010-02094-00
UPC: 753759213589
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin GPSMAP 8700 Black Box |
| SKU / MFR# | 76865 |
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