Garmin expands GPSMAP x3 series and launches Panoptix PS70
by Garmin 14 Feb 16:18 UTC
GPSMAP® 16x3 chartplotters © Garmin
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognised marine electronics manufacturer, today announced the GPSMAP® 16x3 chartplotters— the newest addition to its popular GPSMAP x3 series that combines the same easy-to-use features, including built-in Garmin Navionics+™ mapping and sonar support, with a stunning high-resolution full HD 16-inch touchscreen display.
For superior clarity and sunlight readability, the GPSMAP 16x3's in-plane switching (IPS) display provides consistent, accurate colours that can be seen from all viewing angles, even with polarised sunglasses.
"The GPSMAP x3 series is known for providing anglers and boaters with a fast, sharp and smart chartplotter experience that integrates seamlessly into their Garmin marine system. We're excited to add a 16-inch display to the series, further expanding our options to fit an even wider range of dash configurations, both new and retrofit." - Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales
What mariners will love about the GPSMAP x3 series:
- Simple navigation: More confidently navigate coastal and inland waters with Garmin Navionics+ mapping with Auto Guidance+ technology1 that includes a one-year subscription with daily updates. Users can also add Garmin Navionics Vision+™ for premium features like high-resolution relief shading and more.
- Sleek design: Designed for a wide range of dash configurations, the GPSMAP x3 series offers slimline design borders with edge-to-edge glass displays.
- Impressive processing power: Experience fast and responsive high-speed processing power that benefits all onboard sensors like sonar and radar while enhancing the user experience across the entire network.
- Built-in sonar: The sonar combo versions (GPSMAP xsv series) offer built-in support for Ultra High-Definition ClearVü™ and SideVü™ scanning sonar with high-contrast vivid colour palettes which help distinguish fish from structure, along with CHIRP traditional sonar.
- LiveScope capable: To help anglers see all around their boat in real time, this chartplotter series supports the full lineup of Garmin Panoptix™ sonar, including the award-winning LiveScope™ live-scanning sonar (transducer required; sold separately).
- Force® integration: When integrated with a Garmin Force trolling motor, anglers can create routes, patterns and tracks for the trolling motor to follow while they fish. From the chartplotter screen, they can also control speed, check battery life and more.
- Seamless connectivity: Easily build an onboard marine system with compatible sonar, autopilot, radars, instruments, cameras and more by using NMEA® 2000 and the Garmin Marine Network. Built-in Wi-Fi® enables reliable software updates, smart notifications and more via the free ActiveCaptain® app with a compatible smartphone or table.
Expected to be available in March, the GPSMAP 16x3 series has suggested retail pricing that starts at £4739.99, while the GPSMAP 16x3xsv series starts at £4899.99 Along with the full range of Garmin marine electronics, the GPSMAP 16x3 series will be on display at the Miami International Boat Show, Feb. 14-18, 2024, in booth #3235. To learn more, visit garmin.com/marine.
1 Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.
Garmin continues to change the game with the new Panoptix PS70 live sonar for deep-sea fishing
New Garmin RapidReturn sonar is the first to deliver live images up to 1,000' below the surface
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognised marine electronics manufacturer, today unveiled the Panoptix™ PS70, the latest addition to its award-winning live sonar lineup. Powered by Garmin RapidReturn™ sonar technology, the PS70 gives anglers a real-time view of what's below the surface at greater depths than ever before. The fastest live sonar at 1,000' on the market today provides a smooth, video-like view that updates a minimum of 10 frames per second - 6 to 8 times faster than the leading competitor at 1,000' depth. See it in action here.
"Anglers have never seen live sonar images at depths like this or at this speed. Its wide sonar beam covers more of the water column at once and enables a quicker survey of the ocean floor in greater detail and can even show you where the targets are located, so it will take anglers less time to find bait, fish and structure - truly a game-changer for deep-sea sportfishing." - Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales
See fish live, catch fish deep
Garmin RapidReturn sets the standard for offshore live sonar - from small baitfish to target game fish - in real-time at depths up to 1,000'. With an 800-watt power output, the PS70 gives anglers stronger sonar penetration through the water and delivers four unique sonar modes that can be easily adjusted to fit a wide array of fishing techniques:
- LiveVü™ Down - Anglers can see small baitfish and target game fish in real-time up to 1,000' below the boat, while the wide 120-degree beam angle covers huge areas of water.
- Traditional Sonar - Crisp, clear fish arches with excellent separation of targets under the boat.
- Triple-Beam - A three-way traditional sonar split that gives returns from the port, straight down and starboard in an easy-to-understand traditional sonar view. Adjust the beam angles to fine-tune the three columns of sonar data.
- RealVü™ 3D Historical - Historical scanning technology helps find fish and build a map of the ocean floor while the boat is moving. It shows the entire water column in 3D, from the bottom to the surface and all fish in between. The True Motion 3D sonar returns feature follows the vessel's course over the ground.
The stainless steel thru-hull PS70 transducer is also equipped with image stabilisation that allows it to continuously adjust the sonar beams to compensate for boat motion, so even in rough conditions, anglers will still see a steady sonar image.
Quick on the draw
Nobody knows the waters better than the anglers that fish them, and now with the PS70, it's faster than ever before for anglers to survey the ocean floor in amazing detail. Thanks to enhanced QuickDraw Contours™, anglers can survey wide areas at depths up to 1,000' below the surface, making it easy to view and store detailed contour maps in real time. Users have the option to contribute their data to the QuickDraw Community so it can be integrated into Garmin Navionics+ charts, or keep their contours saved to their personal chartplotter.
The PS70 transducer can be flush or pocket mounted. It's available now with a suggested retail price of £4,999.99, or as a bundle that includes a fairing block to allow for deadrise angles of 0 to 20 degrees and mounting hardware for £5,169.99. It's compatible with a wide range of Garmin GPSMAP® chartplotters; Visit here for a full list of compatible devices. Visit garmin.com/marine to learn more about Garmin's full lineup of marine products.
Popular Garmin marine products now available in new black colour
Mariners can now choose black or white on select marine products to complement the colour scheme of their boat
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN),the world's most innovative and recognised marine electronics manufacturer, recently announced a new black colour option for three popular marine products, adding to a growing list of Garmin devices to offer this alternative. The GMR FantomÔ open-array radars, MSCÔ satellite compass and Fusion® NRX300 Wired Remote now come in black - making it easier for boaters, anglers and cruisers to complement the colour of their vessel.
Black or white - the choice is yours for the following Garmin products:
GMR Fantom Open-Array Radars
Using Garmin's signature MotionScopeÔ technology to detect and highlight moving targets in different colours, the GMR Fantom open-array radars help users identify other vessels, find flocks of birds and track weather. Available with a 4- or 6-foot open array, these solid-state radars yield Garmin's best combined short- and long-range target detection performance thanks to scan-to-scan averaging and improved MARPA with Automatic Acquisition. They provide serious boaters and anglers with improved target precision and more visibility of what lies ahead to further their situational awareness on the water.
MSC 10 Satellite Compass
Providing enhanced position accuracy through multi-band GPS (L1/L5), the MSC 10 satellite compass lets captains know exactly where they're headed in all conditions. Easy to install, this GPS-based heading sensor boasts a fully integrated attitude and heading reference for more accurate information, even in rough seas, when taking sharp turns or completely still. And, because it uses satellite signals, the compass isn't impacted by magnetic interference.
Fusion NRX300 Black Wired Remote
Enjoy audio from nearly anywhere on the boat with the Fusion NRX300 Black Wired Remote. Easy to install and use, the NRX300 can control up to four audio zones on board with localised volume control and global source selection, allowing users to customise their audio entertainment experience. It's built on the Fusion True-Marine design philosophy, tested to resist salt fog, temperature, vibration and UV. When connected to an NMEA 2000 network, the remote can display data from compatible marine electronics, including wind data, depth, speed, heading position and more.
Garmin also provides multiple marine products in a black colour scheme, including the GMR Fantom Dome radars, the GPS 24xd and GXM 54.
These products, along with the full range of Garmin marine electronics, will be on display at the Miami International Boat Show, Feb. 14-18, 2024, in booth #3235. To learn more, visit garmin.com/marine.