{"id":12233,"date":"2025-06-27T10:02:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=12233"},"modified":"2025-06-27T10:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:02:09","slug":"gpsmap-15x3-ultrawide-mfd-from-garmin-drops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=12233","title":{"rendered":"GPSMAP 15\u00d73 Ultrawide MFD from Garmin Drops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    GPSMAP 15\u00d73 Ultrawide MFD from Garmin Drops<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BTG625-Garmin-MFD-2-1024x675.jpg?resize=800%2C527&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Garmin GPSMAP 15x3 Ultrawide installed\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BTG625-Garmin-MFD-2-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BTG625-Garmin-MFD-2-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BTG625-Garmin-MFD-2-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BTG625-Garmin-MFD-2.jpg 1480w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The GPSMAP 15\u00d73 Ultrawide offers the advantages of dual screens without needing two separate units.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Garmin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p><iframe id=\"wxuzj5efbz\" src=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.dragonforms.com\/wxuzj5efbz\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%;height:165px;border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Garmin, the world\u2019s largest and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, recently announced the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/1872721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPSMAP<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>15\u00d73 chartplotter<\/a>, providing boaters, cruisers and sailors with an ultrawide 15-inch touchscreen for a stunning high-resolution display, superior clarity and a sleek design to optimize space in the helm. With an edge-to-edge glass format that fits a wide range of dash configurations, users can enjoy the advantages of dual screens without needing two separate units, making it easier to display the data and applications they use most.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/gear\/garmin-debuts-fusion-apollo-ra800-marine-stereo\/\">Garmin\u2019s Apollo RA800 Marine Stereo<\/a><\/p>\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jG_7pxGWQqs\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><em>\u201cWe are excited to add an ultrawide display option to our popular GPSMAP x3 chartplotter series that offers boaters and anglers a more expansive, immersive field of view. Coupled with its easy-to-use functionality, built-in mapping and superior sonar capabilities, the GPSMAP 15\u00d73 delivers an incredible experience at the helm.\u201d<\/em> <em>\u2013Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales &amp; Marketing<\/em><\/p>\n<p>What mariners will love about the GPSMAP 15\u00d73:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<strong>Ultrawide display:<\/strong> Experience enhanced viewing clarity with the 15-inch high-resolution touchscreen that\u2019s 74% wider than a standard 9-inch chartplotter.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Split-screen customization: <\/strong>The ultrawide display is optimized for viewing applications side by side and utilizes sidebar controls so users can easily customize and view the data they use most without switching screens.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Built-in sonar: <\/strong>Ultra High-Definition ClearV\u00fc<sup><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/2122.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <\/sup>and SideV\u00fc<sup><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/2122.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <\/sup>scanning sonars offer vivid, high-contrast color palettes to help distinguish fish from structure<sup>2<\/sup>. Optional Panoptix<sup><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/2122.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/sup>, LiveScope<sup><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/2122.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/sup> live sonar and CHIRP traditional sonar are also supported.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Preloaded mapping: <\/strong>Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/794783\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin Navionics+<sup><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/2122.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/sup><\/a> integrated mapping, which includes Auto Guidance+<sup><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/2122.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <\/sup>technology<sup>3 <\/sup>and a one-year plan for downloadable daily updates. Users can also add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/794442\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garmin Navionics Vision+<sup><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/2122.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/sup><\/a><sup> <\/sup>for premium features like high-resolution relief shading, satellite imagery and more.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Force<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>integration: <\/strong>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.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Seamless connectivity: <\/strong>Easily build an onboard marine system with compatible sonar, autopilot, radars, instruments, stereos, cameras and more by using NMEA networks or the Garmin Marine Network.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Engine data support: <\/strong>View essential engine information such as RPMs, fuel flow and more for compatible engine manufacturers.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Management of onboard systems: <\/strong>Control all boat operations on one screen. Utilize Garmin\u2019s EmpirBus<sup><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/2122.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/sup> digital switching to control lighting, power management and more, or the OneHelm<sup><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/2122.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\u2122\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/sup> integrated solutions allow users to control third party systems and devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BTG625-Garmin-MFD-1-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Garmin GPSMAP 15x3 Ultrawide\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BTG625-Garmin-MFD-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BTG625-Garmin-MFD-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BTG625-Garmin-MFD-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BTG625-Garmin-MFD-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BTG625-Garmin-MFD-1.jpg 1624w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The GPSMAP 15\u00d73 Ultrawide features superior clarity and a sleek design.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Garmin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p>For simplified aftermarket and OEM installation, the GPSMAP 15\u00d73 offers two different mounting options. A bail-mount option with inset knobs and a bracket to support the unique floating display installations, while a rear-mount option provides secure flush and flat-mount helm solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Available now, the GPSMAP 15\u00d73 has a suggested retail price of $4,499.99. 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Courtesy Garmin Garmin, the world\u2019s largest and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, recently announced the GPSMAP\u00ae 15\u00d73 chartplotter, providing boaters, cruisers and sailors with an ultrawide 15-inch touchscreen for a stunning high-resolution display, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[126,1758,168,404,5028],"tags":[127],"class_list":["post-12233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-boatingmag","category-electronics","category-garmin","category-gear","category-multifunction-displays","tag-boatingmag"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12233"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12233"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12233\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}