Premium 18.5" Marine Display - Compatible with Your Garmin Unit. Australian owned and operated.

LCD Panel

Clarity at its finest

Experience crystal-clear visuals with our high-resolution LCD panel, designed for sharp image clarity, vibrant colors, and reliable performance.

touch panel

10 Points Projected Capacitive Touch

Enhance interactivity with our 10-point touch panel, allowing seamless multi-touch gestures for a smooth, responsive user experience.

M16 Waterproof Interface

For the worst of weather

Built to withstand the elements, our IP67-rated waterproof interface screen is perfect for harsh and outdoor environments. Dust-tight and fully protected against water immersion, it delivers reliable performance in rain, wash-down areas, and rugged conditions—without compromising on clarity or touch responsiveness.

TECH SPECS

Rugged marine displays engineered for clarity, durability, and confidence on the water.

Get a premium 18.5" marine display for a fraction of the cost of buying a complete sounder system. Works with your existing Garmin unit.

Included in the box

Hard Case

HDMI/USB Power

Fuse with Fuse Holder

Dielectric Grease

Solder Connectors

2 Year Warranty

LCD & Touch PANEL

Panel Size
18.5" (16:9)

Native Resolution
1920x1080 HD

Brightness (CD/M2)
1500 NITS

Contrast Ratio
1200:1

View Angle
89/89/89/89 Deg

Touch Screen Type
10 points projected capacitive touch

Touch interface
USB

Surface Hardness
7H

Surface Treatment
AG (Anti Glare)

Touch Bonding
Optical Bonding

m16 waterproof Interface

Video Input
1*IP67 HDMI

Touch Screen Interface
1*IP67 USB

Power Connector
1*IP67 DC / 12-24V

OSD & Operation Environment

Function Keys
5 Keys: Power/ Menu/ Up/ Down/ Return

Menu Functions
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Screen Setting, Colour Temp, OSD Language, Reset

Temperature Range
Operating: -20 to 80 Degrees / Storage -30 to 85 degrees Celsius

Relative Humidity
Operating 10% to 90% / Storage 5% to 90%

Power Connector
1*IP67 DC/ 12-24V

power supply & compatibility

Working Voltage
12V-24V

Power Consumption
3 AMP at 12V / 1.5 Amp at 24V

Garmin Compatible Devices
GPS Map 84 Series, GPS Map 53 Series, Echomap Ultra 2 16" (mirror only)

WHY DARK TIDE SMART DISPLAYS

  • LCD PANEL

  • ENVIRONMENT

  • CASING

  • ON SCREEN DISPLAY

  • COMPATIBLE DEVICES

The Dark Tide 18.5" display offers crystal-clear visibility and an ideal size that makes it easy to see and operate, even in challenging conditions.

The Dark Tide Marine display is built for durability in demanding environments, with an operating temperature range of -20°C to 80°C and storage capacity from -30°C to 85°C.

It withstands humidity levels from 10% to 90% in use, and 5% to 90% in storage, ensuring reliability in extreme conditions. Featuring a secure IP67-rated DC power connector (12–24V), it delivers consistent performance in marine applications.

Precision-engineered aluminium casing, designed specifically for the harsh demands of marine environments. Each unit is sandblasted, hard anodised, and finished with UV protection and anti-discolouration treatment to ensure long-lasting durability in sun, salt, and spray.

The Dark Tide Marine display features 5 easy-access OSD keys, giving you full control over brightness, contrast, colour, and screen settings with just a touch

The Dark Tide LCD screen is compatible with leading marine electronics, including Garmin GPS MAP 84 and 53 Series, plus the Echomap Ultra 2 16” (mirror only). Designed with versatility in mind, our smart display is built to integrate seamlessly with current and future marine navigation systems.

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