Offering a sleek aesthetic in an ultrawide edge-to-edge glass format, this advanced 15-inch chartplotter expands your perspective at the helm. It is 74% wider and boasts more pixels than a standard 9-inch chartplotter, providing enhanced viewing clarity.
Features:
Ultrawide in-plane switching (IPS) 15" display fits a variety of helm layouts, including "floating display" configurations
Connect to compatible third-party devices with digital switching and Onehelm™ integrations
Easily build your marine system by using our advanced network connectivity
Navigate waters confidently with preloaded Garmin Navionics+ charts
See below your boat with built-in sonar capabilities
Manage your marine experience from nearly anywhere1
Sleek Modern Design
Offering a stunning display, with minimal trim borders and edge-to-edge glass, the GPSMAP 15x3 chartplotter features an ultrawide, high-resolution touchscreen interface with the familiar, easy-to-use functionality of our existing GPSMAP x3 series chartplotters.
Bright and Clear Optics
This versatile chartplotter’s ultrawide IPS display provides wider viewing angles, accurate colors, superior clarity, and sunlight readability — even with polarized sunglasses.
Split to Fit
Experience the benefits of dual screens with the convenience of seamless control. Split-screen functionality lets you size and organize your display configuration to put the data you need right where you want it.
Two Mounting Options
A bail-mount option with inset knobs and a bracket supports unique “floating display” installations, while a rear-mount option is provided for secure flush- and flat-mount helm solutions.
Traditional and Scanning Sonar Support
Get built-in support for 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar for superior target separation. Plus, Ultra High-Definition ClearVü™ and SideVü™ scanning sonars feature vivid, high-contrast color palettes to help distinguish fish from structure (transducer required; sold separately).
Live Sonar Support
Pair with Panoptix™ or LiveScope™ easy-to-interpret live sonar (transducer required; sold separately) to see all around your boat in real time.
Preloaded Mapping
Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with built-in Garmin Navionics+ integrated coastal and inland mapping that includes Auto Guidance+™ technology2 and a 1-year subscription for downloadable daily updates and more on select models.
Optional Charts and Maps
Bring premium chart features to your chartplotter with an optional upgrade to a Garmin Navionics Vision+™ subscription, featuring downloadable high-resolution relief shading, satellite imagery, sonar imagery, and more.
Garmin Sailassist™ Sailing Features
View laylines, race start line guidance, enhanced wind rose, heading and course-over-ground lines, true wind data fields and tide/current/time slider, wind angle, set and drift, wind speed, and more.
Sailing Polars
Use the polar table to see key data, including how fast you should go at a certain wind angle and speed, so you know whether you need to adjust sail trim.
Garmin Marine Network
If you have multiple compatible Garmin devices on your boat, you can share information, such as maps, user data, radar, and IP camera video, among them.
NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183 Networks
Connect to compatible autopilots, digital switching, weather, the Fusion® audio system, media, VHF, AIS, and more from one screen.
Activecaptain® App
Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity pairs with the free all-in-one mobile app for access to the OneChart™ feature, smart notifications (when paired with your smartphone), software updates, Helm™ app, Garmin Quickdraw™ Community data, and more1.
Integrated Ant® Technology
Connect with some of your favorite devices, such as quatix® marine watches, gWind™ Wireless 2 transducers, GNX™ Wind marine instruments, and wireless remote controls.
Engine Connectivity
You can connect your chartplotter to different engines, including select Yamaha® and Mercury® engines.
Onehelm Feature
This feature brings together all of the operations and capabilities of EmpirBus™ digital switching and other third-party devices on one screen.
Send inReach® Device Messages
Pair your inReach satellite communicator3 to your chartplotter, and type custom messages by using your MFD’s on-screen keyboard. Access your contact list, or enter an email, inReach address, or phone number. You can also group messages by conversation for a texting-like experience.
Power-Pole® Shallow Water Anchor
By networking the GPSMAP 15x3 chartplotter with your Force® trolling motor and your compatible Power-Pole shallow water anchoring system, you can access advanced boat control features4 from your plotter, including smart anchor auto-deployment, smart anchor jog, auto stow, anchor drag detection, and end-of-route anchoring. Spend more time fishing, less time positioning.
Trolling Motor Integration
Get support and integration for your Force series trolling motor (sold separately) to gain more control while you fish.
What's In The Box?
GPSMAP 1543xsv ultrawide chartplotter
microSD™ card preinstalled
Power cable
Thin flush mount kit with gasket
Protective cover
8-pin transducer to 12-pin sounder adapter cable
2 m backbone/drop cable and T-connector for NMEA 2000® Network
Documentation
Specifications:
General:
Dimensions: 15.3" x 7.02" x 3.3"
Weight: 7.2 lbs
Water Rating: IPX7
Touchscreen: Yes
Display Type: Ultrawide Display, IPS
Display Size: 13.6" x 5.1"; 14.5" diagonal
Display Resolution: 1920 x 720 pixels
Mounting Options: Bail, flush, or flat (Garmin does not offer any hardware or accessories for a flat-mount installation. Professional tools and knowledge are required.)
Polarized Lens Viewability: Yes
Maps & Memory:
Accepts Data Cards: 2 microSD™ cards (back of device)
Compatible with Garmin SD Card Reader: Yes (USB card reader)
1Requires ActiveCaptain app on your smartphone paired to your chartplotter
2Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
3Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
4Integration of these features requires purchase of a C-Monster® GATEWAY through Power-PoleWi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including NICKEL (METALLIC) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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