Dock your boat with confidence using the all-new Garmin GC 245 and GC 255 marine cameras

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Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has unveiled the GC 245 and GC 255 marine cameras, designed to enhance docking confidence and situational awareness. These 1080p full HD cameras offer multiple views, including standard, wide-angle FishEye, and Bird's Eye view, directly to compatible Garmin chartplotters. Key features include:

- On-screen distance markers and guidance lines
- Multi-camera streaming (up to four feeds)
- Digital zoom and pan capabilities
- IPX7 weatherproof rating

The GC 245 (surface mount) is priced at $699.99, while the GC 255 (flush mount) costs $999.99. Both are now available and compatible with various Garmin chartplotters and multifunction displays.

Positive

• Introduction of new high-definition marine cameras (GC 245 and GC 255) to enhance Garmin's product lineup
• Cameras offer advanced features like on-screen distance markers, guidance lines, and multiple viewing options
• Potential for increased sales and market share in the marine electronics sector
• Compatibility with a wide range of existing Garmin chartplotters and displays, encouraging cross-selling

Negative

• None.

High-definition cameras built for Garmin chartplotters can provide distance markers and guidance lines to enhance situational awareness when docking in tight quarters

OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, today announced the GC^™ 245 and GC 255 marine cameras that are purpose-built to enhance proximity awareness and confidence at the dock. Featuring on-screen distance markers¹ and guidance lines, these cameras can help provide peace of mind during low-speed maneuvers, such as docking in close quarters, with enhanced visibility from the helm. Both 1080p (full HD)² cameras deliver multiple views directly to a compatible Garmin chartplotter, including standard, wide-angle FishEye and overhead Bird's Eye view¹.

"Garmin's new GC 245 and GC 255 cameras bring many of the innovative video guidance capabilities found in our Surround View Camera System to smaller vessels so even more boaters can benefit from increased visibility at the helm. Much like a backup camera in your car or truck, on-screen prompts can give you confidence while docking or navigating your boat through narrow marina waterways to help protect your passengers and property."
–Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales

Enhanced visibility on the water

Utilizing cutting-edge camera technology, the GC 245 and GC 255 provide several enhanced video features for increased situational awareness and collision avoidance, including:

• Multiple views: See what's around the boat from different perspectives, including Standard View, wide-angle FishEye View, or Bird's Eye View¹ which gives a projected overhead view of the boat, similar to Surround View. All views work in normal and low light conditions.
• On-screen guidance: Distance markers and guidance lines can be helpful visual references for boaters to understand the proximity of surrounding objects. These markers can be shown in Standard or Bird's Eye view.
• Multi-camera streaming: See up to four camera feeds simultaneously on a compatible chartplotter or share the video across networked chartplotters for better viewing throughout the vessel.
• Digital zoom and pan: Utilize digital zoom to take a closer look at a specific area of interest or pan around the field of view to focus on anything within sight.

Mounting and aesthetic options

Engineered for a wide range of boats, the GC 255 has a stainless steel thru-hull design that can be flush-mounted for a sleek and modern aesthetic. The GC 245 features a surface-mount design with black or white options to complement the boat's color scheme. It can be mounted with the dome up or down and does not require cutting into the vessel's hull for simple installation. Both camera models also offer easy setup and full integration on the Garmin Marine Network or the Garmin BlueNet^™ network.

Rugged and weatherproof, these cameras have an IPX7 rating to withstand typical marine environments, including water and dust.

Available now, the GC 245 surface mount camera has a suggested retail price of $699.99, while the flush mount GC 255 camera has a suggested retail price of $999.99. They are compatible with a wide range of Garmin chartplotters and multifunction displays, including the GPSMAP^® x2, GPSMAP x3, GPSMAP 8400/8600 and GPSMAP 9000 series, along with the GPSMAP 8700 Black Box and the new GPSMAP 9500 Black Box. To learn more, visit garmin.com/marine.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For the ninth consecutive year, Garmin was named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). Other Garmin marine brands include Navionics^® and JL Audio. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminmarine/@garminfishhunt on social, or follow our blog.

¹Professional calibration required.
²Full HD resolution (1080p) is available on the Garmin BlueNet network only; up to 720p (HD) resolution is available on the Garmin Marine Network.

About Garmin: Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) is incorporated in Switzerland and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, GPSMAP and Navionics are registered trademarks and Garmin BlueNet and GC are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2023, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0001-411180). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/earnings/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
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FAQ

What are the key features of Garmin's new GC 245 and GC 255 marine cameras?

The GC 245 and GC 255 marine cameras offer 1080p full HD resolution, multiple viewing options (standard, FishEye, Bird's Eye), on-screen distance markers and guidance lines, multi-camera streaming, digital zoom and pan, and IPX7 weatherproof rating.

How much do the new Garmin GC 245 and GC 255 marine cameras cost?

The Garmin GC 245 surface mount camera has a suggested retail price of $699.99, while the GC 255 flush mount camera is priced at $999.99.

Are Garmin's new marine cameras (GC 245 and GC 255) compatible with existing Garmin chartplotters?

Yes, the GC 245 and GC 255 cameras are compatible with a wide range of Garmin chartplotters and multifunction displays, including the GPSMAP x2, x3, 8400/8600, 9000 series, and the GPSMAP 8700 and 9500 Black Box.

What is the main purpose of Garmin's new GC 245 and GC 255 marine cameras?

The main purpose of these cameras is to enhance proximity awareness and confidence during docking and low-speed maneuvers in tight quarters by providing improved visibility from the helm.