Garmin GPSMAP 8617 17" Chartplotter w/ US and Canada GN+
The GPSMAP® 8617 chart plotter features a 17" full HD in-plane switching touchscreen display for wider viewing angles, superior clarity and sunlight readability, even with polarized sunglasses. It offers built-in support for our industry-leading sonar, including dual-channel 1 kW traditional CHIRP, CHIRP ClearVü™ and CHIRP SideVü™ scanning sonars plus built-in support for Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar (no black box required). It also supports the LiveScope™ System and the entire live sonar product line, which allow you to clearly see fish swimming around and below your boat in real-time (transducers sold separately). The device is preloaded with Garmin Navionics+™ coastal charts and inland mapping that feature Auto Guidance+™ technology (Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.) Plus, there’s support for optional Garmin Navionics Vision+™ premium map content. Experience superior connectivity and networking solutions with complete control of your entire system, right at your fingertips. The chartplotter includes a premium-performance processor for our fastest map drawing, superior networking, video distribution and more. Multiple displays can be flat-mounted edge-to-edge to create a sleek glass helm look or mounted flush. NMEA 2000® networking and the Garmin Marine Network allow you to build your full marine electronics suite — from radar and autopilots to cameras and instruments — controlled from your chartplotter and shared across multiple screens. With SmartMode™ station controls, everything is designed to give you quick, one-touch access to the information you need to ease high-stress situations such as docking. For full control of your boat on your chartplotter screen, use OneHelm™ to connect to many compatible third-party devices. Built-in Garmin SailAssist™ features provide data, displays and prerace guidance needed to gain a competitive edge. Download the ActiveCaptain® app to your smartphone or tablet to manage your marine experience from anywhere — from trip planning and prefishing to purchasing, downloading and updating maps. See RPMs, fuel flow, temperature, trim and more for up to four of your compatible Mercury® engines by using the SmartCraft® Connect gateway.
Features
- Features a 17" full HD in-plane switching touchscreen display for wider viewing angles, superior clarity and sunlight readability, even with polarized sunglasses
- Adds a stunning appearance with the ability to install multiple displays either flat mounted edge-to-edge to create a sleek glass helm look or mounted flush
- Fully network capable with NMEA 2000® connectivity and the Garmin Marine Network to easily build your marine system — from sonar, radar and autopilots to instruments, cameras and multimedia
- ANT® connectivity and Wi-Fi® networking let you connect with your compatible quatix® smartwatches, gWind™ Wireless 2 wind sensor and more
- See RPMs, fuel flow, temperature, trim and more for up to four of your compatible Mercury® engines by using the SmartCraft® Connect gateway
- For full control of your boat on your chartplotter screen, use our exclusive OneHelm™ feature to connect to many compatible third-party devices
- Preloaded Garmin Navionics+™ coastal charts and inland mapping feature Auto Guidance+™ technology (Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations); plus, there’s support for optional Garmin Navionics Vision+™ premium map content.
- SmartMode™ station controls enable presets for one-touch access to docking, cruising, fishing, anchoring and more
- Built-in Garmin SailAssist™ features provide data, displays and prerace guidance needed to gain a competitive edge
- Use built-in Wi-Fi® networking to pair with the free ActiveCaptain® smartphone app for access to the OneChart™ feature, smart notifications, Garmin Quickdraw™ Community data and more.
- Dual microSD™ card slots on the back of the unit for use with the ActiveCaptain® app and mapping cards"
Specifications
Physical & Performance
- Dimensions: 16.5in x 12.1in x 2.8in (41.9 cm x 30.7 cm x 7.1 cm)
- Display size: 14.4in x 9.1in (36.6 x 23.1 cm)
- Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels
- Display Type: Touchscreen IPS display (anti-glare finish)
- Weight: 11.48 lbs (5.21 kg)
- Water rating: IPX7
- Power consumption: Max power usage at 10 Vdc: 40 W
- Antenna: External only
- Mounting options: Flush or Flat
- Receiver: 10 Hz high-sensitivity
- Garmin Marine Network™ ports: 4
- Preloaded maps: Garmin Navionics+ coastal and inland water charts for the U.S. and Canada
- Accepts data cards: 2 SD Cards (with Garmin SD card reader accessory)
- Waypoints: 5,000
- Routes: 100 (250 waypoints each)
- Tracklog: 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks, with 5000 points each
- Tide tables: Yes
- Garmin Radar compatible: Yes
- Garmin Sonar compatible: Yes
- Garmin SmartMode compatible (customizable monitor presets): Yes
- Supports AIS (tracks target ships position): Yes
- Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC-capable VHF radio): Yes
- Supports FUSION-Link™ compatible radios: Yes
- GSD™ Black Box sonar support: Yes
- GCV™ Black Box sonar support: Yes
- ActiveCaptain compatible: Yes
- Garmin Helm compatible Garmin Helm compatible: Yes
- GRID™ (Garmin Remote Input Device) compatible: Yes
- Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable: Yes (with an external black box, sold separately)
- Dual-beam (77/200 kHz) sonar capable: Yes (with an external black box, sold separately)
- CHIRP sonar technology: Yes (with an external black box, sold separately)
- ClearVü: Yes (with GCV™ black box, Yes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately)sold separately)
- SideVü: Yes (with GCV™ black box, sold separately)
- NMEA 2000® compatible: Yes
- NMEA 0183 input ports: 4
- NMEA 0183 output ports: 2
- Video input ports: 1 - BNC composite
- Video output ports: 1 - HDMI
- Wireless connectivity: Yes
In the Box?
- GPSMAP 8617 Garmin Navionics+ coastal and inland water charts for the U.S. and Canada
- Trim piece snap covers
- GPS 19x NMEA 2000 (with pole mount, flush mount and under deck mount adapters)
- Protective cover
- Flush mount gasket and hardware
- Power cable
- NMEA 2000 2 m backbone/drop cable
- NMEA 2000 6 m backbone cable
- NMEA 2000 power cable
- NMEA 2000 T-connector & terminator kit
- Manual case with documentation