Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - October 2020

SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION Like all other GPSMAP units, the powerful GPSMAP x3 series is fully network capable with NMEA® 2000 and the Garmin Marine Network, making it easy to build a customized electronics suite, including sonar, radar, autopilots, instruments, cameras and more. Featuring J1939 engine connectivity for engine integration, including select Yamaha engines, they’re also compatible with OneHelm™, an exclusive feature that brings together all the operations and capabilities of third-party devices like EmpirBus™ digital switching on one screen. OneHelm integration simplifies control and customization of the boat’s most crucial systems to one master source–the Garmin chartplotter. Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi®, it’s easy to take advantage of the free all-in-one Garmin ActiveCaptain® mobile app for access to the OneChart™ feature, Quickdraw™ and ActiveCaptain Community data and much more. ActiveCaptain also provides smart notifications5 directly to the chartplotter, over-the-air software updates, off-vessel planning capabilities and so much more. Users can also connect other compatible Garmin devices like the quatix®marine smartwatches, gWind™Wireless 2 transducer, GNX™ Wind marine instruments and wireless remote controls to the GPSMAP x3 series through the device’s integrated ANT support. Finally, sailors will appreciate the built-in SailAssist feature that provides data, displays and prerace guidance needed to gain a competitive edge. The new GPSMAP 7x3, 9x3 and 12x3 series will be available next month with a 7-, 9- and 12-display, respectively. The sonar versions (xsv series) have suggested retail prices ranging from $1099.99 to $2899.99, while the non-sonar versions have suggested retail prices of $999.99 to $2699.99. To learn more, visit garmin.com/marine.