Garmin GPSMAP 8617 Chartplotter GN+ [010-01510-50]

GPSMAP® 8617 Chartplotter GN+

Elevate your boating experience with the Garmin GPSMAP® 8617 chartplotter, featuring a 17” full HD in-plane switching touchscreen for exceptional clarity, wide viewing angles, and excellent sunlight readability—even when wearing polarized sunglasses.

Key Features:

• Stunning Display: Enjoy a crisp, clear 17” full HD touchscreen display, designed for optimal visibility and usability in all lighting conditions.
• Comprehensive Sonar Support: Built-in support for Garmin’s complete sonar suite, including CHIRP traditional, ClearVü™, and SideVü™ scanning sonars. It also supports Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar without needing an external black box and integrates with the LiveScope™ System for real-time fish tracking (transducers sold separately).
• Flexible Installation: Customize your setup with multiple display options—either flat-mounted edge-to-edge for a sleek glass helm look or mounted flush.
• Advanced Networking: Seamlessly integrate with NMEA 2000® and Garmin Marine Network to connect sonar, radar, autopilots, cameras, and more. ANT® connectivity and Wi-Fi® enable easy pairing with compatible quatix® smartwatches and gWind™ Wireless 2 wind sensors.
• Engine Monitoring: View RPMs, fuel flow, temperature, and trim for up to four compatible Mercury® engines using the SmartCraft® Connect gateway.
• SmartControl Features: Utilize SmartMode™ for one-touch access to docking, cruising, fishing, anchoring, and more. OneHelm™ connects to many third-party devices for comprehensive boat control.
• Preloaded Charts and Mapping: Comes with Garmin Navionics+™ coastal and inland charts featuring Auto Guidance+™ technology (for planning only) and optional Garmin Navionics Vision+™ premium map content.
• Sailing Support: Built-in Garmin SailAssist™ provides essential data and guidance for competitive sailing.
• ActiveCaptain® Integration: Use built-in Wi-Fi® to connect with the ActiveCaptain® app for seamless trip planning, map updates, and smart notifications. Dual microSD™ card slots allow for easy expansion and map management.

What's In The Box?

• Chartplotter
• Power cable
• NMEA 2000 T-connector
• NMEA 2000 drop cable
• Bail mount with knobs 8610 and 8612 series only
• Flush mount kit
• Protective cover
• Trim piece snap covers
• Documentation
• GPSMAP 8600 series chartplotters are preloaded with Garmin Navionics+ offshore, coastal, and inland water charts for the U.S. and Canada

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including NICKEL (METALLIC) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specifications:

• Cartography Brand: Garmin Navionics+
• Internal/External Antenna: External
• Screen Size: 17"
• Touchscreen: Yes
• WT: 22.7 lbs
• UPC: 753759285470

Owner's Manual (pdf)