Garmin GPSMAP® 1623 Chartplotter
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Garmin GPSMAP® 1623 Chartplotter Product Description
Transform Your Boating Experience with Advanced Helm Integration
Imagine commanding your vessel from a sleek, responsive helm station where every detail is crystal clear, even under the harshest sunlight. The Garmin GPSMAP 1623 chartplotter redefines marine navigation with its 16-inch edge-to-edge IPS display, delivering sharper visuals and wider viewing angles. This powerhouse isn't just a screen—it's the nerve center of a fully connected marine ecosystem, blending cutting-edge processing with seamless device compatibility to keep you focused on the water ahead.
Whether you're chasing fish offshore, racing sails, or cruising coastal waters, this chartplotter adapts to your needs. Its slim profile fits effortlessly into tight dash spaces, while robust connectivity opens doors to engines, trolling motors, anchors, and more. Boaters rave about how it simplifies complex setups, turning a maze of wires and gadgets into one intuitive interface.
Real-Time Sonar: See What's Beneath in Stunning Detail
Dive into live-action views of the underwater world by pairing with Panoptix or LiveScope sonar systems. Watch fish schools dart around your boat in real time, track structure changes, and pinpoint hotspots without guesswork. This integration elevates fishing trips, letting you deploy baits precisely where action unfolds—perfect for tournament anglers who demand an edge.
Beyond sonar, optional premium charts bring satellite imagery, high-res relief shading, and sonar logs to life, making route planning feel like flipping through a personalized nautical atlas. It's not about more data; it's about data that drives decisions.
Effortless Control Over Trolling Motors and Anchors
Take charge of your setup with native support for Force trolling motors and Power-Pole shallow water anchors. Auto-deploy anchors at the end of a route, jog positions with precision, or detect drifts before they ruin your spot. Network these with the chartplotter for one-touch commands that save precious time on the water.
Power management gets smarter too—monitor batteries, allocate power between banks, and handle emergency starts right from the display. For those long days out, this means reliable runtime without constant checks, letting you fish harder and longer.
Sailing Features That Give You the Wind Advantage
Sailors, rejoice: Garmin SailAssist tools overlay laylines, wind roses, and polar tables directly on charts. Visualize optimal sail trim based on wind angle and speed, get race-start guidance, and track set/drift with tide sliders. It's like having a pro tactician whispering in your ear, helping you squeeze every knot out of varying conditions.
Combine this with true wind data and course-over-ground lines for tactical mastery, whether you're in a regatta or plotting a passage.
Build a Bulletproof Marine Network
Link up multiple Garmin devices to share maps, radar feeds, IP cameras, and user data across your boat. NMEA 2000 and 0183 support hooks into autopilots, VHF, AIS, Fusion audio, and weather stations for a unified command center.
Engine data from Yamaha and others flows seamlessly, while OneHelm consolidates third-party controls like digital switching. ANT+ pairs with watches and wireless transducers, and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi opens the ActiveCaptain app for notifications, Quickdraw community insights, and quick updates—all without leaving the helm.
Even send satellite messages via inReach devices using the on-screen keyboard, grouping chats for easy texting on the go.
Designed for Real-World Durability and Ease
Crafted with a rugged 15.1 x 10.3 x 3-inch frame weighing just 9.7 lbs, it withstands marine rigors while mounting flush or surface. Connections abound: dual Marine Network ports, HDMI out, composite video in, J1939 for heavy-duty engines, and USB for peripherals.
What's included? The unit, preloaded microSD, power cable, NMEA drop cables, T-connector, and full mounting hardware with protective covers—ready to install out of the box.
Why Boaters Choose This Chartplotter for Unmatched Versatility
From weekend warriors to pros, it earns loyalty through reliability and expandability. Faster processors handle multitasking without lag, while superior optics cut glare for all-day clarity. Integrate it into any setup, and suddenly, navigation feels intuitive, fishing strategic, and sailing competitive. It's the upgrade that pays dividends every outing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the display on the Garmin GPSMAP 1623 chartplotter?
It features a high-resolution 16-inch IPS display with edge-to-edge glass for superior sunlight readability and wide-angle viewing.
Does this chartplotter support live sonar?
Yes, it pairs with Panoptix or LiveScope sonar systems (transducer sold separately) for real-time underwater views around the boat.
Can it integrate with trolling motors and anchors?
Absolutely—it supports Force trolling motors and Power-Pole anchors for features like auto-deployment, jog control, and drag detection.
What sailing features does it offer?
Garmin SailAssist provides laylines, polar tables, wind data, race-start guidance, and tide/current tools to optimize performance.
How does it connect to other marine devices?
Via Garmin Marine Network, NMEA 2000/0183, ANT+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, J1939 ports, and OneHelm for third-party integration.
Is the ActiveCaptain app compatible?
Yes, built-in Wi-Fi pairs with the app for charts, notifications, updates, and community data sharing.
What power management options are available?
CHARGE integration from Power-Pole lets you monitor, charge, and allocate battery power directly from the display.
GPSMAP® 1623 Chartplotter
GET A SHARPER VIEW FROM A CONNECTED HELM
With its sleek design, powerful processing, and upgraded IPS display, this advanced 16” chartplotter integrates seamlessly into a Garmin marine system.
- Easily integrate with more engines.
- Connect to compatible third-party devices with digital switching and OneHelm™ integrations.
- Easily build a marine system by using our advanced network connectivity.
- Manage the marine experience from nearly anywhere1.
Live Sonar Support
Pair with Panoptix™ or LiveScope™ easy-to-interpret live sonar (transducer required, sold separately) to see all around the boat in real-time.
Faster, Sharper, Smarter
With its added processing power and slimline design featuring edge-to-edge glass, it’s easy to fit this plotter in a wider range of dash configurations.
Bright and Clear Optics
High-resolution IPS display chartplotter offer improved sunlight readability and visibility from any angle.
Optional Charts and Maps
Bring a fresh new look and feel to the chartplotter with an optional upgrade to a Garmin Navionics Vision+™ premium chart subscription, featuring downloadable high-resolution relief shading, satellite imagery, sonar imagery, and more.
Power-Pole® Shallow Water Anchor
By networking select Garmin chartplotters with a Force® trolling motor and a compatible Power-Pole shallow water anchoring system, users can access advanced boat control features3 from the plotter, including smart anchor auto-deployment, smart anchor jog, auto stow, anchor drag detection, and end-of-route anchoring. Spend more time fishing and less time positioning.
Trolling Motor Integration
Get support and integration for a Force trolling motor (sold separately) to gain complete control while fishing.
Charge Integration From Power-Pole
CHARGE Marine Power Manager from Power-Pole integrates with compatible Garmin chartplotters to help keep battery power going longer and stronger on the water. Users are able to charge batteries on the run, monitor power use, select where power is allocated, control emergency starts, and even transfer power between battery banks — all from the chartplotter display.
Garmin Sailassist™ Sailing Features
View laylines, race start line guidance, enhanced wind rose, heading and course-over-ground lines, true wind data fields and tide/current/time slider, wind angle, set and drift, wind speed, and more.
Sailing Polars
Use the polar table to see key data, including how fast users should go at a certain wind angle and speed — so users know whether the sail trim needs to be adjusted.
Garmin Marine Network
If users have multiple compatible Garmin devices on the boat, users can share information — such as maps, user data, radar, and IP camera video — among them.
NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183 Networks
Connect to compatible autopilots, digital switching, weather, the Fusion audio system, media, VHF, AIS, and more from one screen.
Activecaptian® APP
Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity pairs with the free all-in-one mobile app for access to the OneChart™ feature, smart notifications, software updates, Helm app, Garmin Quickdraw™ Community data, and more1.
Integrated ANT® Technology
Connect with some of the favorite devices, such as quatix® marine watches, gWind™ Wireless 2 transducers, GNX™ Wind marine instruments, and wireless remote controls.
Engine Connectivity
Users can connect a chartplotter to different engines, including select Yamaha® engines.
OneHelm Feature
This feature brings together all the operations and capabilities of select third-party devices, such as EmpirBus™ digital switching, on one screen.
Send InReach® Device Messages
Pair an inReach satellite communicator4 to the chartplotter, and type custom messages by using the MFD’s on-screen keyboard. Access the contact list, or enter an email, inReach address, or phone number. Users can also group messages by conversation for a texting-like experience.
In the Box:
- Chartplotter
- microSD™ preinstalled
- Power cable
- NMEA 2000® T-connector
- NMEA 2000 drop cable
- Flush mount kit with gasket protective cover
- Trim piece snap covers
Connections
- NMEA 2000® Ports: 1
- NMEA 0183 Input Ports: 1
- NMEA 1083 Input (TX) Ports: 1
- Video Input Ports: 1 (BNC composite)
- Video Output Ports: 1 HDMI
- J1939 Ports: 1
- Garmin Marine Network Ports: 2
- USB Ports: 1
- Bluetooth® Pairing
- ANT+ (Connectivity)
- Garmin Wi-Fi Network (Local Connection)
Specifications:
- Unit Dimensions: 15.1" x 10.3" x 3" (38.4 cm x 26.2 cm x 7.6 cm)
- Unit Weight: 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)
1Requires ActiveCaptain app on a compatible smartphone paired to a chartplotter
2Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
3Integration of these features requires the purchase of a C-Monster® GATEWAY through Power-Pole
4Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.
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.
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Garmin GPSMAP® 1623 Chartplotter Technical Specifications
| Type: | |
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| Vendor: |
Garmin |
| Weight: |
16.4 lb |
| Cartography Brand: |
Garmin Navionics+ |
| Internal/External Antenna: |
Internal |
| Screen Size: |
16" |
| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
| Categories v2: |
Marine Navigation & Instruments | GPS - Chartplotters |
| Category v1: |
GPS FIXED MOUNT |
| UPC: |
753759335045 |
| FCC ID: |
IPH-04868 |
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Garmin GPSMAP® 1623 Chartplotter Shipping & Return
| Shipping Weight: |
16.4 lb |
|---|---|
| Box Sizes: |
8.00 (h) x 20.00 (w) x 14.00 (l) |
| Cubic Feet: |
2240.0 |
| Returnable: |
Yes |
| USPS First Class: |
Yes |
| Oversize Item: |
Yes |
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