Garmin GPSMAP 1553xsv UltraWide Chartplotter Display

RRP: $7,599.00
Cat.No:
45893
Sup. No.
010-03855-02
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Offering a sleek aesthetic in an ultrawide edge-to-edge glass format, this advanced 15-inch chartplotter clearly expands your perspective at the helm.

It is 74% wider and boasts more pixels than a standard 9-inch chartplotter, providing enhanced viewing clarity.

Integrates powerful high-resolution sonar, including SideVü, ClearVü, and CHIRP, with advanced connectivity, radar compatibility, and intelligent sailing tools.
 

Features

  • Ultrawide in-plane switching (IPS) 15-inch 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 on select models.
  • 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 colours, superior clarity and sunlight readability even with polarised sunglasses.

SPLIT TO FIT

Experience the benefits of dual screens with the convenience of seamless control. Split-screen functionality lets you size and organise your display configuration to put the data you need right where you want it.

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 colour palettes to help distinguish fish from structure (transducer required - sold separately).

PANOPTIX™ 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.

1Requires ActiveCaptain app on your smartphone paired to your chartplotter.
2Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.
3Satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is your responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
4Integration of these features requires the purchase of a C-Monster® GATEWAY through Power-Pole

DOWNLOADS:

pdf download icon  Owner's Manual

DOWNLOADS:

pdf download icon  Installation Instructions

Specifications
Specification

General

  • Dimension: 15.3” x 7.02” x 3.3” (388.9 x 178.5 x 82.9 mm)

  • Weight: 7.2 lbs (3.26 kg)

  • Water rating: IPX7

  • Touchscreen: Yes

  • Display Type: Ultrawide display, IPS

  • Display Size: 13.6” x 5.1”; 14.5” diagonal (34.6 x 12.9 cm; 36.8 cm diagonal)

  • Display Resolution: 1920 x 720 pixels

  • Mounting Options: Bail, flush, or flat (Garmin does not offer hardware or accessories for flat-mount installation. Professional tools and knowledge are required.)

  • Polarised lens viewability: Yes

Maps & Memory

  • Accepts Data Cards: 2 microSD™ cards (back of device)

  • Compatible with Garmin SD card reader: Yes (USB card reader)

  • Waypoints: 5,000

  • Track points: 50,000

  • Tracks: 50 saved tracks

  • Navigation Routes: 100

Sensors

  • GPS: Yes

  • GLONASS: Yes

  • Galileo: Yes

  • Has built-in receiver: Yes

  • Receiver: 10 Hz

  • NMEA 2000 Compatible: Yes

  • NMEA 0183 Compatible: Yes

  • Supports WAAS: Yes

  • Supports multi-band, multi-constellation GPS: Yes (with external GPS antenna)

Built-in Maps

  • Built-in Auto Guidance+: Yes

  • Garmin Navionics+ Inland & Coastal: Yes

  • Tide tables: Yes

Optional Map Support

  • BlueChart g3

  • BlueChart g3 Vision

  • LakeVü g3

  • LakeVü g3 Ultra

  • Garmin Navionics+™

  • Garmin Navionics Vision+™

  • TOPO 100K

  • Standard Mapping

  • Garmin Quickdraw Contours

  • Raster chart support

Chartplotter Features

  • Smart Mode Compatible: Yes

  • AIS: Yes

  • DSC: Yes

  • Supports Fusion-Link™ compatible radios: Yes

  • GSD Black Box Sonar Support: Yes

  • GCV Black Box Sonar Support: Yes

  • ActiveCaptain Mobile Planning Compatible: Yes

  • Supports voice commands: Yes (with external accessory)

  • GRID (Garmin Remote Input Device) compatible: Yes

  • Wireless Remote Compatible: Yes

  • Sailing Features: Yes

  • Spoken audio alerts: Yes

  • OneHelm support: Yes

Electrical Features

  • Power input: 10 to 32 Vdc

  • Typical current draw at 12 Vdc: 2.44 A

  • Maximum current draw at 12 Vdc: 4.21 A

  • Maximum power usage at 10 Vdc: 56.93 W

Sonar Features

  • Displays sonar: Yes

  • Power output: 1 kW

  • Traditional sonar (dual frequency/beam): Yes

  • ClearVü: Yes

  • SideVü: Yes

  • Panoptix™ sonar: Yes

  • LiveScope: Yes

Connections

  • NMEA 2000® ports: 1

  • NMEA 0183 Input (Rx) ports: 1

  • NMEA 0183 Output (Tx) ports: 1

  • Video input ports: 1 (BNC composite)

  • J1939 ports: 1

  • Garmin Marine Network ports: 2

  • 12-pin transducer ports: 1

  • USB ports: Yes

  • Bluetooth® pairing: Yes (BLE)

  • ANT® (Connectivity): Yes

  • Garmin Wi-Fi network (local connection): Yes

Included in the Box

  • GPSMAP 1553xsv 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

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SHIPPING DELAYS EXPECTED TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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This situation is causing extended delays of deliveries to Western Australia for the following shipping services:

- Australia Post eParcel - Regular
- TNT Road

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SHIPPING

All orders are shipped from our Brookvale, Sydney order fulfilment centre. Orders are normally shipped within 5 business days - most quicker!

Shipping day estimates after your order leaves our fulfilment centre in Sydney are based on Australia Post domestic delivery times:

 State   Regular
  Express
 ACT   2 - 3 business days   1 - 2 business days
 NSW   2 - 4 business days   1 - 3 business days
 NT   4 - 13 business days   3 - 5 business days
 QLD   3 -12 business days   2 - 4 business days
 SA   3 - 5 business days   2 - 4 business days
 TAS   4 - 8 business days   2 - 4 business days
 VIC   3 - 5 business days   2 - 3 business days
 WA   5 - 10 business days   2 - 6 business days


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