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Garmin GPSMAP 86Sci, Floating Handheld GPS with Button Operation, Preloaded BlueChart G3 Coastal Charts And Inreach Satellite Communication capabilities, Stream Boat Data From Compatible Chartplotters

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Style: GPSMAP 86sci


Pattern: Handheld GPS


Features

  • Water-resistant, floating design, sunlight-visible 3 display and button operation provide ease of use on the water
  • Stream boat data from compatible chartplotters and instruments to consolidate your marine system information
  • Preloaded bluechart G3 coastal charts include the best of Garmin and Navionics data
  • Stay in touch with in reach satellite communication and two-way text messaging via the 100% Global Iridium satellite network (satellite subscription required)
  • Functions as a remote control for convenient operation of your Garmin autopilot and Fusion Marine products; to activate, download free apps from our Connect IQ store
  • Adjustable GPS filter smooth speed and heading indications over swells
  • With a satellite subscription trigger an interactive SOS to the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center
  • With a satellite subscription share your location with others using GPS-based location tracking
  • Optional in reach weather forecast service provides detailed updates directly to your GPSMAP 86i handheld with a satellite subscription

Description

Cast off confidently with the GPSMAP 86Sci handheld. Whether you’re out for a day of fishing, sailing or cruising, you’ll gain peace of mind that comes from having a backup navigator with satellite communication and interactive SOS. This premium handheld floats and has a sunlight-readable 3” Color display. Plus, wireless connectivity makes it a virtual extension of your onboard marine system, giving you added awareness and convenience.

Brand: Garmin


Model Name: 010-02236-02


Vehicle Service Type: Boat


Screen Size: 3 Inches


Special Feature: Bluetooth


Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth


Map Type: Nautical


Sport: Fishing


Included Components: GPSMAP 86sci handheld with BlueChart® g3 for the U.S.; Powered Mount; Lanyard; USB to Micro USB cable; USB to 2 pin cable; Mounting hardware; Documentation See more


Battery Life: 24 Hours


Product Dimensions: 1.7 x 2.8 x 7 inches


Item Weight: 9.6 ounces


Item model number: 010-02236-02


Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)


Connectivity technologies: Bluetooth


Special features: Bluetooth


Other display features: Wireless


Human Interface Input: Buttons


Color: Black


Whats in the box: GPSMAP 86sci handheld with BlueChart® g3 for the U.S.; Powered Mount; Lanyard; USB to Micro USB cable; USB to 2 pin cable; Mounting hardware; Documentation


Department: unisex-adult


Manufacturer: Garmin


Date First Available: September 10, 2019


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Good value and quality product
This works great and is a good affordable solution for our day sailor. The battery lasts quite a long time too. The charts are very accurate to keep out of the shallows and away from hazards.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025 by Jd Scott Baxter

  • Great tool
Style: GPSMAP 86i Pattern: Handheld GPS
I bought this after getting lost in the mangroves for several hours while out paddling. My phone went dead and at dusk my husband called 911. I found my way off the water and looked up and there was a helicopter looking for me. Never again! Just be prepared to spend another $250 or so on a good map, plus a subscription. Worth it for me! Some of the reviews mention that it takes a time investment to learn how to use it. Yes, it does. But honestly it's not that hard if you value the freedom that it gives you! My experience with Garmin tech support has been very good. With the subscription, I can paddle alone and it will send tracking info to my husband during my entire paddle. I can set waypoints and find my way back home easily. I can also plan routes ahead of time and follow those. Plus it has an SOS button that will call the cavalry in case of a real emergency. It's just what I needed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2022 by Julianne Veal

  • Good product
Style: GPSMAP 86sci Pattern: Handheld GPS
Good product, difficult to download from other garmin machines
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2025 by Amazon Customer

  • Good to have inReach function
Style: GPSMAP 86i Pattern: Handheld GPS
The inReach function is good. The device works fine like the other Garmin handheld device I have used before. Only one suggestion: the different main functions ( like Map, Main Menu, Trip Computer, Messages etc...) needs to scroll with the 'Quit'/Page key. If I press the Quit/Page key too fast, the function is passed, I need to press the Quit key again for next round the function appears. If all the main functions can be shown on a single page and selected with arrow key like other level of function selection, it will be much better. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023 by Joseph Chan

  • Connection difficulties, and it gives you advertisements and "badges"
Style: GPSMAP 86sci Pattern: Handheld GPS
This garmin is very dissapointing for a flagship gps marine handheld. It was very difficult to get connected to my phone (which was required to update the software), once connected to the "garmin connect" app, it feeds advertisements to the GPS. The last thing I want on my gps unit is advertising. It also was giving me notifications that I have earned "badges" for doing thinks like walking and standing up. This is the second to last kind of information I want on my GPS. When planning a route between two points of interest, you go to routes and then pick your points. When picking your points you get a large list of POI's that are organized by the distance from you. So if you want to find a particular buoy that is 5 miles away, you have to scroll through several hundred buoys that are closer than 5 miles to you. There is no way to pare down the list. The weather charts are nice and colorful, but there is no scale to let you know what color references its meaning. I was looking for a rugged gps with marine charts. The 86Sci has a ton of gingerbread attached to it that I don't want or need. This unit falls very short of Garmin's reputation. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2021 by Amazon Customer

  • Excellent
Light weight-covered in a tacky rubber that makes it easy to hold on to when moving in a boat Battery Life- is over 24 hours of use in GPS. I accidentally forgot to turn it off after a full 8 hours on the water left it on the counter picked up the next day and used it for the entire day on the water again with no charging. Bread Crumbs-I love the bread crumbs feature and live tracking I wish-It had the same display as the in boat garmin gps. it would make using the device easy and take no getting used to Yellow Tape-I put a piece of yellow electrical tape on the antenna, so if it goes over board it will be easy to see regardless if it is face up or face down in the water. Floatation-floats both face up and face down. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020 by Pippinm7 Pippinm7

  • Good device ruined by awful UI and software
Style: GPSMAP 86sci Pattern: Handheld GPS
Garmin has no interest in making a user friendly device. You need 3 different programs to work it and the maps are insanely priced. Birdseye imagery is 1990's dialup speed and size limited. Screen has no smoothing so it jumps around if it's mounted and there's any vibration. Unfortunately Garmin's patents prevent any competition so they can suck and not care that their $700 device is terrible to use by real people. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025 by Hoteljuliette

  • Staying in touch us what’s important
Style: GPSMAP 86sci Pattern: Handheld GPS
The device is really sturdy and it works well. Things are a bit slower with satellite, but that’s not the device - it’s the whole deal. I recommend…
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023 by Alfred Faber

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