January 2022 Marine Software Update Now Available

The Garmin January 2022 Software Update is available for download from Garmin ActiveCaptain or Garmin.com. Simply tap on the ‘My Marine Devices’ option from the ActiveCaptain app to view available software updates. While software updates are always free from Garmin, we do offer preprogrammed SD cards containing software updates as a convenience to our customers. Shop the Garmin ECHOMAP software update card here and the Garmin GPSMAP software update card here if you would prefer to receive the update on a preprogrammed SD card.

Software updates from Garmin are free of charge and are released routinely in order to provide backwards compatibility with new features, resolve bugs or add compatibility to new devices and features.

The Q1 2022 release provides:

Support for the new Garmin Navionics+ and Garmin Navionics Vision+ charting.
Updates to user interface including new graphics and fonts for GPSMAP series units.
Added Vessel Look-Ahead feature shifting your vessel position on the chart as the vessel speeds up. This shows more of the chart in front of the vessel!
Chart Points of Interest (POI) review feature immediately shows POI’s on the display removing the ‘review’ button.
Polar tables support provides sail specific information.
Yamaha Engine Page split screen allows users to add the Yamaha engine data page to their favorite split screen or combo page.
Added Fuel remaining feature which uses a sensor in the tank rather than the fuel flow.
Mercury Sport Exhaust feature routes the exhaust through a muffler or not, in order to make engines loud or quiet.
Common troubleshooting assistance adds troubleshooting text to common alarm banners.
Ghost Reject auto setting provides a clearer picture.

New features are not compatible with all units. Please see the software update feature compatibility chart below.