Garmin's GPSMAP 15×3 Changes Everything
The Dashboard Revolution: Garmin's GPSMAP 15×3 Changes Everything
Garmin just dropped something that's going to make every luxury car owner feel right at home on the water. Their new GPSMAP 15×3 chartplotter brings that sleek, new wide-body automotive dashboard experience were getting use to directly to your helm with an ultrawide 15-inch touchscreen that's 74% wider than standard 9-inch displays.
The genius here isn't just the size—it's the execution. The edge-to-edge glass format fits seamlessly into modern helm designs while delivering the advantages of dual screens without needing two separate units. Split-screen customization lets you view applications side by side with sidebar controls that actually make sense, eliminating the constant screen-switching that's plagued marine electronics for decades.
What's particularly impressive is how Garmin has integrated everything into one cohesive system. Built-in Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars, preloaded Garmin Navionics+ mapping with Auto Guidance+ technology, and seamless connectivity with Force trolling motors, autopilots, and radar systems. It's the kind of unified approach that transforms your helm from a collection of individual instruments into a true command center.
For day boat owners who spend their weekdays in luxury cars equipped with sophisticated infotainment systems, the GPSMAP 15×3 finally brings that same level of technological sophistication to your weekend. The learning curve is virtually non-existent if you're already comfortable with modern automotive interfaces, which means more time enjoying the water and less time fumbling with unfamiliar controls.
At $4,499 USD, it's not cheap, but its also no more expensive than a 16” screen. This might very well be what the future of helm design looks like.
This article is written by Reed Nicol, yacht broker licensed with Prestige Marine and owner of RN Marine. See Reed’s yacht listings here.
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Reed Nicol is a licensed yacht broker with experience in all corners of the marine industry. He’s worked as an executive and sales director in yacht manufacturing and distribution, has structured commercial charter operations, and designed and executed notable refits. Read more about Reed’s marine journey, his love of helping 1st time boaters and his entrepreneurial spirit here.
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