Controlling and Viewing Compatible Marine Devices
You can use the GPSMAP 86 device to control a compatible
autopilot, control a compatible FUSION
®
stereo, and view your
boat data.
1
Select
Connect IQ
.
2
Select an option.
• To control a compatible autopilot, select
Autopilot
to
control a compatible autopilot
• To control a compatible FUSION stereo, select
FUSION-
Link
.
• To view streaming boat data such as fuel sensor
information from a Garmin marine compatible device,
select
Boat Data
.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Garmin Explore
The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you to plan
trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints, routes, and
tracks. They offer advanced planning both online and offline,
allowing you to share and sync data with your compatible
Garmin device. You can use the mobile app to download maps
for offline access, and then navigate anywhere without using
your cellular service.
You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store
on your smartphone, or you can go to
Navigation
Navigating to a Destination
1
Select
FIND
.
2
Select a category.
3
Select a destination.
4
Select
Go
.
Your route appears as a magenta line on the map.
5
Navigate using the map (
or compass (
).
Navigating with the Map
1
Begin navigating to a destination (
).
2
Select
Map
.
A blue triangle represents your location on the map. As you
travel, the blue triangle moves and displays your path.
3
Complete one or more actions:
• To view different areas of the map, select , , , or .
• To zoom in and out of the map, select and .
Navigating with the Compass
When navigating to a destination, points to your destination,
regardless of the direction you are moving.
1
Begin navigating to a destination (
).
2
Select
Compass
.
3
Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and
continue moving in that direction to the destination.
Stopping Navigation
Select
FIND
>
Stop Navigation
.
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or
where you have been. You can add details about the location,
such as name, elevation, and depth.
You can add a .gpx file that contains waypoints by transferring
the file to the GPX folder (
Transferring Files to Your Device
).
Creating a Waypoint
You can save your current location as a waypoint.
1
Select
MARK
.
2
If necessary, select a field to make changes to the waypoint.
3
Select
Save
.
Navigating to a Waypoint
1
Select
FIND
>
Waypoints
.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select
Go
.
Editing a Waypoint
1
Select
Waypoint Manager
.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select an item to edit, such as the name.
4
Enter the new information, and select
Done
.
Deleting a Waypoint
1
Select
Waypoint Manager
.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select
MENU
>
Delete
.
Waypoint Averaging
You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When
averaging, the device takes several readings at the same
location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.
1
Select
Waypoint Manager
.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select
MENU
>
Average Location
.
4
Move to the waypoint location.
5
Select
Start
.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions.
7
When the confidence status bar reaches 100%, select
Save
.
For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint,
waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.
Projecting a Waypoint
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and
bearing from a marked location to a new location.
1
Select
Waypoint Manager
.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select
MENU
>
Project Waypoint
.
4
Enter the bearing, and select
Done
.
5
Select a unit of measure.
6
Enter the distance, and select
Done
.
7
Select
Save
.
Moving a Waypoint on the Map
1
Select
Waypoint Manager
.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select
MENU
>
Move Waypoint
.
4
Select a location on the map.
5
Select
Move
.
Finding a Location Near a Waypoint
1
Select
Waypoint Manager
.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select
MENU
>
Find Near Here
.
4
Select a category.
Navigation
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