Take Control of a Beautiful Helm
- Premium 24-inch full HD display with pinch-to-zoom touchscreen control has
highest resolution on the marine market
- Configure the full system to provide 1-touch setting access for docking,
cruising, fishing, anchoring and more
- Beautiful glass helm look with ability to install multiple displays either
flush or flat mounted edge-to-edge
- High-performance processor delivers our fastest map drawing ever and
enhanced video processing
- Provides a superior user experience across your entire network for radar,
sonar and multimedia
GPSMAP 8624 large-format multifunction display features a 24-inch full HD
screen with touch control. Sunlight-readable, anti-glare display is
exceptionally easy to view and also includes auto-dimming feature for use in low
light or at night. New maximum glass design enables you to experience a
beautifully powerful, completely networked helm at your fingertips. In-plane
switching (IPS) LCD display an industry first for this class provides
consistent, accurate colors from all viewing angles. It also provides standard
USB touch output for use as a touchscreen monitor for Windows and Mac
operating systems. Install multiple displays with the industrys lowest
flush-mount profile or flat mount them edge-to-edge to create a sleek glass helm
look. Quick, 1-touch access to the information you need makes boating easier.
Preloaded BlueChart g2 Charts

Preloaded BlueChart g2 charts for the coastal U.S., Canada and Bahamas are
included. In addition to the basic charts, tidal stations, currents, depth
contours, IALA symbols and included fishing charts, BlueChart g2 offers smooth
transitioning between zoom levels and more seamless continuity across chart
boundaries. You can customize your screens with Shallow Water Shading, which
allows you to shade all depth contours shallower than what you determine is your
safe depth. Fishing charts emphasize bathymetric contours with less visual
clutter on the display. And theres also a choice of standard 2-D direct
overhead or 3-D over-the-bow map views for easier chart reading and
orientation.

Preloaded Garmin LakeV HD Maps
These highly detailed freshwater maps include more than 17,000 U.S. lakes,
rivers and reservoirs. Included in those are more than 13,000 HD lakes with
1-foot contours shoreline to shoreline and excellent detail of underwater
features plus Shallow Water Shading that allows you to designate a minimum
depth. Also includes interstates, highways, general roads and bridges,
designated fishing areas and points of interest, such as docks, boat ramps,
marinas and campgrounds.
Full System Integration

GPSMAP 8624 integrates various sonar technologies as well as autopilot,
connectivity, apps, engine data and multi-media. User data can be automatically
synced for all networked 8400/8600 series chartplotters across multiple helms
everything you need is at your fingertips, all on 1 screen. A full digital
switching system uses CZone technology. You can power up your boat while away
from the dock, switch on pumps and control lights even underwater lights.
Nearly all of your controls are available right at your fingertips either at the
helm or programmed into a remote key fob or an app on your tablet provided by CZone by Mastervolt.

New High-performance Processor
Experience the fluidity of our fastest map drawing ever and enhanced video
processing. Add up to 4 IP camera streams and simultaneous Garmin Helm support.
In addition, all your added sensors, such as radar, sonar, multimedia and more,
will benefit from the increased performance to provide a premium experience
across your boats entire network.
Customize Layouts with SmartMode Control
To make boating easier, GPSMAP 8624 includes presets for sonar, radar,
cameras, media and digital switching, which can be independent or incorporated
into SmartMode. With SmartMode control, you can quickly change all screens at a
helm in sync to a preset mode, for example, fishing, docking, night cruising,
etc. One-touch access allows you to switch all monitors in sync from 1 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.
Garmin Marine Network and NMEA 2000 Network Support
Full-network compatibility allows you to add more to your boat. GPSMAP 8624
supports radar, autopilot, instruments, multiple screens, FUSION-Link
entertainment system, sensors, remote sonar modules, digital switching, weather,
thermal cameras, GRID remote device and more. Its also FLIR camera compatible
and provides SiriusXM support.

View Multiple Sonar Sources Simultaneously
GSD 26 CHIRP professional sonar, GSD 24 advanced sonar, and GCV 10 or GSD
25 DownV and SideV scanning sonar, even Garmin Panoptix all-seeing sonar, can
exist on the same system. You can view various sonars together on 1 monitor or
across multiple monitors in multi-display systems.

Add Array or Dome Radar
You can add your choice of Garmin marine radar, including our powerful xHD2
open-array radars, GMR Fantom open-array radars with MotionScope technology or xHD dome radars that pair ease of use with advanced open-array features.
Network Sharing
GPSMAP 8624 allows you to share features with other compatible GPSMAP units
such as radar, supplemental maps and user data, including waypoints, routes and
tracks. You can also share images from Garmin VIRB action cameras, GC 10
marine cameras and FLIR cameras. User data entered into 1 chartplotter can be
automatically synced with other chartplotters in a network.
Heading, Position Refreshed 10 Times per Second
Fast, responsive built-in 10 Hz GPS refreshes your position and heading 10
times each second to make your movement on the screen more fluid. Now, its
quick and easy to drop up to 5,000 accurate waypoints and find your way back to
them.

SailAssist Features
Supported sailing features include laylines, enhanced wind rose, heading and
course-over-ground lines, true wind data fields and tide/current/time slider.
Racing features include pre-race guidance, synchronized race timer, virtual
starting line, time to burn and layline data fields. Gauge displays are designed
to provide important, 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 data fields.
Create Your Own HD Maps

Quickdraw Contours is a free, easy-to-use software feature that is already
installed on your GPSMAP 8624. It instantly creates your very own personalized
HD fishing maps with 1-foot contours. Tailor them to fit your needs. They are
your maps. You own them. Keep the data to yourself or share it with Garmin or
your friends. Theres no special surveying expertise required. You just fish
while it creates maps. You dont have to wait around or send your files away
like other mapping software requires your results appear instantly. Use with
any Garmin Panoptix, any HD-ID, any CHIRP-enabled, Garmin DownV transducer or NMEA
2000-compatible depth transducer. Have more than 1 sonar device installed
onboard Quickdraw Contours automatically selects the most capable sonar device
to provide the very best results for you!
Upgrade to Our Best Maps on the Water

Add a Garmin Card Reader that provides convenient remote mounting and a
single access point for 2 SD card slots for accessory map purchases such as LakeV HD Ultra with MaxDef Lakes, BlueChart g2 HD or BlueChart g2
Vision HD, which add Garmin-patented Auto Guidance 3.0 and other
great features. You can add multiple card readers for additional access points.
Waterproof magnetic door allows card reader to be mounted horizontally or
vertically (sold separately).
FUSION-Link Entertainment System
Enjoy the ability to control all compatible FUSION-Link-enabled audio systems
directly from your compatible chartplotter display.
Built-in Connectivity
Its easy to connect to peripheral devices with built-in Wi-Fi
connectivity, ANT technology, 4 wired Ethernet ports, NMEA 2000,
HDMI and USB ports with complete network compatibility. Its easier than ever to
enjoy the full range of features provided by Garmin Helm and BlueChart
Mobile apps.
View, Control Your Device from a Smartphone or Tablet
Garmin Helm allows you to view and control your compatible chartplotter from
a compatible smartphone or tablet while providing enhanced situational awareness
for the mariner. Easily switch between portrait and landscape modes to
accommodate mounting preferences. When using an iPhone or iPad,
you can even record a movie of your chartplotter screen to share with friends
and family.
Get Onboard with BlueChart Mobile
With BlueChart Mobile 2.0, a free app downloaded from the App Store, you can
get reliable weather information while you plan marine routes on your iPad or
iPhone then wirelessly transfer them to your boats compatible networked Garmin
chartplotter. Continue to acquire current weather information from your
cellular-based Apple device, and stream that data onto your
chartplotter screen. Even if you dont have a Garmin chartplotter, you can still
take advantage of the tremendous features of BlueChart Mobile on your compatible
Apple device.
Multiple Depth Range Shading
Designate up to 10 different depth ranges each with its own color. Makes it
easier to view target depths at a glance.

Commission Autopilot from Chartplotter
To make commissioning easier and more convenient, you can handle the entire
autopilot commissioning process from your chartplotter screen.
Physical & Performance
|
Physical dimensions |
22.8" x 16.1" x 2.8" (60.0 cm x 41.0 cm x 7.1 cm) |
Display size, WxH |
20.4" x 12.8" (51.8 x 32.5 cm) |
Display resolution, WxH |
1920 x 1200 pixels |
Display type |
Touchscreen IPS display (anti-glare finish) |
Weight |
18.95 lbs (8.60 kg) |
Water rating |
IPX7 |
Antenna |
External only |
NMEA 2000 compatible |
Yes |
NMEA 0183 compatible |
Yes |
SiriusXM Weather & Radio compatible |
Yes |
Power consumption |
Max power usage at 10 Vdc: 87 W Typical current draw at 12 Vdc: 6.1 A
Max current draw at 12 Vdc: 7.6 A |
Mounting options |
Flush or Flat |
Garmin Marine Network ports |
4 |
Maps & Memory
|
Preloaded maps |
BlueChart g2 US coastal charts and LakeV HD US lakes |
Accepts data cards |
2 SD Cards (with Garmin SD card reader accesory) |
Waypoints |
5,000 |
Routes |
100 (250 waypoints each) |
Track log |
50,000 points; 50 saved tracks, with 5000 points each |
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 |
Tide tables |
Yes |
Garmin Meteor Audio System compatible |
Yes |
Supports Fusion-Link compatible marine radios |
Yes |
GSD Black Box sonar support |
Yes |
GCV Black Box sonar support |
Yes |
BlueChart Mobile (planning) compatible |
Yes |
Garmin Helm compatible |
Yes |
GRID (Garmin Remote Input Device) compatible |
Yes |
Sonar Features & Specifications
|
Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable |
Yes (with compatible black box sonar) |
Dual-beam (77/200 kHz) sonar capable |
Yes (with compatible black box sonar) |
CHIRP sonar technology |
Yes (with external black box) |
DownV |
Yes (with GCV black box, sold separately) |
SideV |
Yes (with GCV black box, sold separately) |
Connections
|
NMEA 0183 input ports |
4 |
NMEA 0183 output ports |
2 |
Video input ports |
1 - BNC composite 1 - HDMI (HDCP compliant) |
Video output ports |
1 - HDMI |
Wireless connectivity |
Yes |
Additional
|
Additional |
Additional connections:
- NMEA 2000 port: 1
- USB port: 1
- J1939 port: 1
HDMI and composite video inputs are encoded and shared across the Garmin
Marine Network to other comaptible chartplotters. |
In the box
- GPSMAP 8624
- Trim piece snap covers
- GPS 19x NMEA 2000 (with pole mount, flush mount and under deck mount
adapters)
- Protective cover
- Flush mount hardware
- Power cable
- NMEA 2000 2 m backbone/drop cable
- NMEA 2000 6 m backbone cable
- NMEA 2000 power cable
- NMEA 2000 T-connector & terminator kit
- Documentation
Manual Name |
Revision |
Revision Date |
Part Number |
Action |
Important Safety and Product Information |
D |
Dec 2014 |
190-00720-32 |
Download |
Owner's Manual |
B |
Jun 2016 |
190-01978-00 |
Download |
Declaration of Conformity |
A |
Feb 2016 |
190-01978-99 |
Download |
Flush Mount Template |
B |
Feb 2016 |
190-01978-06 |
Download |
Installation Instructions |
A |
Dec 2015 |
190-01978-02 |
Download |