Just Announced: Garmin GPSMAP® 1543xsv

Just Announced: Garmin GPSMAP® 1543xsv

Garmin has just released their most powerful mid-size chartplotter yet — the GPSMAP® 1543xsv, and it's already turning heads in the boating and fishing world. If you're looking for premium sonar, blazing-fast performance, and seamless integration across your marine electronics, this new unit should be on your radar.

What’s New in the 1543xsv?

The GPSMAP 1543xsv is more than just a screen upgrade — it’s a complete rethinking of what a 15” chartplotter should be.

Key Features at a Glance:

  • 15.6” Full HD Touchscreen Display – Sunlight-readable and glare-resistant, even with polarized sunglasses
  • Built-In Sonar Support – CHIRP, ClearVü™, SideVü™, and full LiveScope™ compatibility
  • Supercharged Processing Power – Faster chart redraws, snappier menus, real-time sonar performance
  • Sleek Glass-Bridge Design – Edge-to-edge glass for a modern, flush-mount look
  • Garmin Marine Network + NMEA 2000® – Connect everything from radar to autopilot
  • Preloaded Garmin Navionics+ mapping built in

Performance Where It Counts

The 1543xsv is purpose-built for serious mariners who demand speed, clarity, and complete control. Whether you’re running offshore or navigating shallow inland lakes, the unit's advanced processor keeps up with fast-moving vessels and intense fishing scenarios.

It’s also fully compatible with Panoptix LiveScope™, giving you the ultimate underwater view in real time — no lag, no guesswork.

Easy Integration, Total Control

This unit becomes the brain of your vessel, syncing seamlessly with:

  • Garmin Radar (GMR Fantom™)
  • Reactor™ Autopilot Systems
  • Fusion® Apollo RA800 and RA770 Audio Systems
  • Engine monitoring, fuel flow, and digital switching

Use Garmin’s OneHelm™ platform to control lights, pumps, and more — right from the 1543xsv.

The Garmin GPSMAP 1543xsv is a serious upgrade for captains who expect the best from their electronics. It’s sharp, powerful, and fully loaded to take on any environment — saltwater or freshwater.

Whether you're a tournament angler, a charter captain, or a weekend boater who wants top-tier tech, this new unit is a smart investment in safety, performance, and confidence on the water.

Available Now at Marine Electronic Pros

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📞 Contact our install team today or 📦 order online for fast shipping.

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