Garmin Software Update for GPSMAP Marine Units

Offering a simple plug and play solution for software updates, we will program this card at time of purchase with the latest update available from Garmin. Please see below for compatible products.

• GPSMAP 8600/8600xsv/8700 Series  
• GPSMAP 9000 Series
• GPSMAP 10x2/12x2 (Key) Series
• GPSMAP 7x3/9x3/12x3 Series
• GHC 50
• TD 50

Now Shipping the January 2024 (Q1) Marine Software Update!

• Autopilot Safety Alarms
• ActiveCaptain App Graphics Refresh *Available with Current ActiveCaptain App
• Sailing Auto Response and Tack Time
• Night Mode Improvements *Not available on GHC 50
• Auto Guidance Path Range Improvements *Not available on GHC 50
• User Interface Improvements *Not available on GHC 50
• OnDeck Hub- Sensor Reporting to Chartplotters *Not available on GHC 50
• Automatic NMEA 2000 Man Overboard Detection and Alert *Not available on GHC 50
• Expanded Color Themes



Installation Instructions - Please note, Per Garmin's Instructions, it is recommended to back up all user data prior to completing any update.

Power on the device and make sure all attached network devices are powered on as well. Insert the card into the card slot of your primary device. Select 'Update Software' in the window that automatically displays. After the update completes, all Garmin Marine Network devices and NMEA 2000 sensors will have the latest software. This ensures all of the devices will be able to communicate with each other.

Note: If you have additional chartplotters connected to NMEA 2000 and not the Garmin Marine Network, you will have to independently update each chartplotter. After the update of the Garmin Marine Network completes, insert the update card into each NMEA 2000 chartplotter.