Overview

The Garmin 010-12801-02 is a flush mount kit for Garmin GPSMAP 8600 Series chartplotters. It lets you mount the display directly into a helm panel so the face sits tight to the dash instead of sitting out on a bracket.

Flush mounting is a good option when you want a cleaner console layout and less chance of lines or clothing snagging on the unit. Plan for a proper cutout, a solid backing surface, and enough space behind the panel for the display body and cable routing.

This is a practical choice for boats where the chartplotter lives in a dash pod or console and you have access behind the panel for wiring, service, and future removal.

Key features

• Flush-mount hardware for installing a compatible Garmin GPSMAP 8600 Series display into a flat helm surface
• Helps keep the chartplotter low-profile on the console, useful where space is tight at the helm
• Works well on boats that see vibration when the panel is properly reinforced
• Leaves connector access and cable routing to the installer, so you can keep power and network runs clean behind the dash

Compatibility and fit

This kit is intended for GPSMAP 8600 Series units. Before cutting the panel, confirm the exact model of your display and compare the required cutout to your helm layout, including bezel clearance and any nearby switches, throttles, or steering gear.

If you are replacing an existing flush-mounted display, verify the cutout size and fastener pattern match this kit rather than assuming another GPSMAP kit will fit.

Installation and setup

Flush mounting typically means making a panel cutout and fastening the unit to the console. Make sure you can reach the fasteners and connectors after the display is in place, and leave room for bend radius on power, network, and transducer leads so cables are not forced into tight turns.

On cored or wood-finished panels, seal the raw edges of the cutout so moisture cannot wick into the core. Keep any sealant away from areas you may need to service later so the display can be removed without damaging the console.

Maintenance and service

After the first few trips and after any heavy-weather run, re-check fasteners for tightness. Keep the panel surface around the bezel clean so grit does not build up where the display meets the dash.