17-Inch Glass Helm Network Chartplotter with Garmin Navionics+ Charts

The Garmin 8617 GN+ Multifunction Display features a large 17-inch full HD, IPS display. The GPSMAP 8617 provides full Garmin network support making it an ideal display for a boat with a full Garmin package including radar, SiriusXM weather, NMEA2000 components and more! Built-in Garmin Navionics+ charts for coastal and inland US waters provide Auto Guidance+ and 1-year of free daily updates via the Garmin ActiveCaptain app! The included Garmin GPS24xd external GPS receiver provides accuracy within 1 meter and is lightning fast and incredibly responsive. Preloaded Garmin Navionics Charts include detailed coverage of the entire U.S. coasts, lakes, rivers and inland waterways, plus Alaska and Hawaii. Canada coverage of coastal British Columbia, the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Coverage includes Bermuda, the Bahamas, Baja California, the Gulf of California, Johnston Atoll and Palmyra Atoll/Kingman Reef.

The 8617 has a premium HD, high resolution display. This sunlight-readable display is an anti-glare and has an auto-dimming feature for low light or nightime use. The IPS LCD display provides consistent colors and accurate imagery from any angle. SmartMode station controls make controlling your 8617 a breeze, with one-touch access to vital information.

The 8617 supports Garmin network accessories including compatible Garmin radars, the Garmin SiriusXM weather module, multiple Garmin GPSMAP displays, compatible IP Cameras and more! The 8617 has 4 Garmin network ports, 1 NMEA 2000 port, 1 BNC Composite video input port and 1 HDMI port. USB ports, Bluetooth pairing, ANT+ connectivity and Garmin WiFi connection are all high-end features of the 8617. NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 allows for the connection of autopilots, digital switching, FUSION-Link audio system, VHF, AIS and more!

The included Garmin GMR Fantom 54 Radar provides 50W of pulse compression power output combined with a 4’ open array antenna. The Fantom 54 includes MotionScope, True echo Trails and a detection range of 20’- 72 nm.

The Garmin GPSMAP GN+ displays are compatible with Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts, Garmin's premier chart offering. Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts include both coastal and lake coverage within the region of your choice. Data is sourced from Garmin and Navionics in order to provide you with exceptional detail. Regions are larger than previous charting from Garmin and provide High Resolution Relief Shading, Auto Guidance+ routing, High Resolution Satellite Imagery, Sonar Imagery, Aerial Photography, SideScan Images and 1-year of free daily updates via the Garmin ActiveCaptain app! Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts require premium content to be downloaded post purchase via the ActiveCaptain app with a compatible smartphone or tablet. All premium chart options are available in the region of your choice and sold separately.

Connect via Wireless Connection to the Garmin ActiveCaptain app on your compatible phone or tablet to gain access to OneChart, Smart Notifications, Software Updates and more!

The Garmin GPSMAP 8617 GN+ does not have a built-in sounder, therefore a GSD sonar module must be added, sold separately, to obtain sonar support. Select from a variety of unique Garmin sounders to get the sonar that best suits you. You may also choose to forego sonar and use the 8617 as a multifunction chartplotter without any sonar features.

The GPSMAP 8617 GN+ is a top choice for those seeking a large glass helm network display!