Garmin GPSMAP 8617 GN+ GMR Fantom 54 Radar Bundle

Garmin GPSMAP 8617 GN+ | 17" Glass Helm Chartplotter with Navionics+ & GMR Fantom 54 Radar

Engineered for full-network helm integration, the Garmin GPSMAP 8617 GN+ is a flagship multifunction chartplotter designed for serious marine operators. Featuring a 17" full HD IPS touchscreen, this glass helm display offers lightning-fast responsiveness, precision navigation, and expansive connectivity across the entire Garmin ecosystem — including radar, sonar (with module), SiriusXM, NMEA 2000 devices, and more.

With preloaded Garmin Navionics+ charts and a GPS 24xd receiver delivering <1-meter accuracy, the 8617 provides comprehensive coverage across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and select global territories — with 1 year of free daily updates via the Garmin ActiveCaptain® app.

🔍 Key Features:

Premium 17" Full HD Touchscreen

• IPS display with wide viewing angles, sunlight-readable, and anti-glare finish

• Auto-dimming for optimal visibility in low-light or night conditions

• SmartMode™ lets you switch entire layouts with a single tap

Garmin Navionics+ Charts Included

• Preloaded coverage of U.S. coastal & inland waters, plus Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and more

• Auto Guidance+ routing and daily updates via ActiveCaptain®

• Compatible with Garmin Navionics Vision+™ (premium upgrade)

Network-Ready Glass Helm

• 4 Garmin marine network ports + NMEA 2000 & NMEA 0183 support

• Built-in Wi-Fi, ANT+, Bluetooth, USB, HDMI, and composite video input

• Full integration with autopilots, AIS, Fusion audio, digital switching & VHF radios

GMR Fantom 54 Radar Included

• 4’ open-array radar with 50W pulse compression power

• Features MotionScope™, True Echo Trails & detection from 20 ft to 72 nautical miles

• Ideal for real-time target tracking in tight or open water

Sonar Compatibility

The 8617 GN+ does not include a built-in sounder.
To add sonar functionality, pair with a compatible Garmin GSD™ sonar module (sold separately) based on your transducer and fishing needs.

Wireless & Smart Features

• Connect via the Garmin ActiveCaptain® app for:

  • Smart notifications

  • OneChart™ integration

  • Software updates

  • Chart downloads (Vision+ required)

What’s Included:

• Garmin GPSMAP 8617 GN+ Display

• Garmin GMR Fantom 54 Radar

• GPS 24xd external receiver

• Power/data cables, mounting hardware, and manuals

Ideal For:

• Yacht owners, sportfishers, and coastal cruisers seeking an elite helm solution

• Marine professionals integrating a full Garmin suite

• Boaters requiring global-ready navigation, radar, and networking power