Garmin expands GPSMAP x3 series of chartplotters
GPSMAP 16×3 Render
Marine electronics manufacturer Garmin has expanded its GPSMAP x3 series of chartplotters with the new GPSMAP 16×3, featuring a 16-inch display.
The firm says the GPSMAP 16×3’s in-plane switching (IPS) display provides consistent, accurate colours that can be seen from all viewing angles, even with polarised sunglasses and in sunlight.
“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,” says Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of Global Consumer Sales. “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.”
The GPSMAP 16×3 comes with Garmin Navionics+ mapping with auto guidance+ technology that includes a one-year subscription with daily updates. Users can also add Garmin Navionics Vision+ for premium features like high-resolution relief shading.
Designed for a wide range of dash configurations, the GPSMAP x3 series offers slimline design borders with edge-to-edge glass displays. 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.
The new chartplotter is LiveScope capable and supports the full lineup of Garmin Panoptix sonar, including the LiveScope live-scanning sonar. Boaters can seamlessly build an onboard marine system with compatible sonar, autopilot, radars, instruments, cameras and more by using NMEA 2000 and the Garmin Marine Network.
Expected to be available in March 2024, the GPSMAP 16×3 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 16×3 series is on display at the Miami International Boat Show (February 14-18, 2024) in booth #3235.
