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Garmin ECHOMAP® Ultra 2 Series
Bigger Screens. Sharper Detail. Smarter Fishing.
Whether you’re chasing snapper off Double Point, barra in northern Australia, coral trout on the Great Barrier Reef or heading offshore in search of tuna and marlin, the Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 Series is designed to help you fish with greater confidence.
Featuring brilliant 10″, 12″ and 16″ sunlight-readable touchscreens, the Ultra 2 combines premium sonar technology, fast chartplotting and intuitive operation into one powerful fishing system. Every function is designed to make finding fish easier, navigating simpler and every day on the water more enjoyable.
Whether you’re upgrading your current electronics or fitting out a new Vindicator or Sea Jay, the ECHOMAP Ultra 2 delivers the performance serious Australian anglers demand.
Why Choose the Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2?
The ECHOMAP Ultra 2 has been developed for boat owners who want more than just a fish finder. It provides the screen size, clarity and processing power needed to make informed decisions on the water.
The larger high-definition display allows you to comfortably view charts, sonar, SideVü™, ClearVü™ and LiveScope™ simultaneously without feeling crowded. Every image is crisp, every contour is clear and every piece of information is exactly where you need it.
With its responsive touchscreen and simple menu system, changing screens, marking fishing spots and navigating unfamiliar waterways becomes second nature, allowing you to spend more time fishing and less time searching through menus.
Latest Fishing Technology
Behind the large touchscreen is Garmin’s latest generation of fishfinding technology.
Compatible with Garmin’s premium LiveScope™ live sonar, Ultra High-Definition SideVü™ and ClearVü™ scanning sonar, traditional CHIRP sonar and Garmin Navionics+™ charts, the Ultra 2 gives anglers the tools needed to understand what’s happening both beneath and around the boat. As your fishing grows, so can your system.
Choose the Perfect Screen Size
10-Inch Display
Ideal for smaller offshore boats, centre consoles, side consoles and anglers wanting premium performance in a compact installation.
12-Inch Display
The perfect balance between screen size and dashboard space, making it one of the most popular choices for serious offshore anglers.
16-Inch Display
Maximum viewing area for skippers wanting exceptional detail. Perfect for larger offshore boats where multiple sonar and chart windows can remain open simultaneously.
Premium Sonar Technology That Helps You Catch More Fish
Finding fish starts with understanding what’s below your boat.
The Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 supports some of Garmin’s most advanced sonar technologies, allowing you to identify fish, structure, bait schools and underwater terrain with remarkable clarity.
Traditional CHIRP Sonar
Produces outstanding target separation, helping distinguish individual fish from bait schools and bottom structure.
Ultra High-Definition ClearVü™
Provides incredibly detailed photographic-style images beneath your boat, making structure, timber and reefs easy to interpret.
Ultra High-Definition SideVü™
Scan hundreds of metres to both sides of your boat, locating reef edges, drop-offs, bait schools and fish long before you pass over them.
LiveScope™ Compatibility
Experience live, real-time sonar that lets you watch fish movement, lure presentation and underwater structure as it happens.
Built for Australian Fishing Conditions
From sheltered estuaries to deep offshore canyons, Australia’s waterways demand electronics that perform in every environment.
Whether you’re chasing flathead, whiting and bream in the rivers, snapper over offshore reefs, barra in freshwater impoundments or marlin beyond the continental shelf, the ECHOMAP Ultra 2 delivers the clarity and confidence needed to make every trip more productive.
Its bright IPS display remains easy to read in harsh Australian sunlight, while Garmin’s intuitive interface makes operation effortless even in rough offshore conditions.
Expand Your Fishing System
The ECHOMAP Ultra 2 is designed to grow with your boating adventures.
As your fishing style evolves, you can expand your system by connecting compatible Garmin equipment including:
- Garmin LiveScope™ Live Sonar
- Garmin Force® Trolling Motor
- Garmin Navionics+™ Mapping
- ActiveCaptain® Smart Device Connectivity
- Radar Integration
- Fusion® Marine Audio
- Networked Garmin Displays
Everything works together through one simple, intuitive Garmin interface.
Why Buy Your Garmin Electronics From Watson’s Marine Centre?
Choosing the right marine electronics is about far more than selecting a screen size.
At Watson’s Marine Centre, we take the time to understand how and where you fish before recommending the right Garmin system for your boat. With more than 60 years of marine experience, we can help you choose the ideal display, transducer, mapping and accessories to suit your boating style and budget.
Our experienced marine electronics technicians professionally install, configure and test every system, ensuring it performs exactly as Garmin intended from the moment you launch your boat.
When you purchase from Watson’s Marine Centre, you’re not simply buying a sounder—you’re investing in expert advice, quality installation and ongoing support from people who genuinely understand boating.
Continue Your Garmin Journey
Learn more through our Watson’s Marine Knowledge Centre:
- Choosing the Right Fish Finder for Your Boat
- Understanding CHIRP, SideVü™ and ClearVü™
- Is LiveScope™ Worth It?
- Choosing the Right Garmin Transducer
- Garmin vs Furuno – Which System Is Right for You?
- Looking After Your Marine Electronics
See More. Understand More. Catch More.
Whether you’re upgrading your current electronics or fitting out a brand-new boat, the Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 Series gives you the screen size, sonar technology and confidence to fish Australia’s waterways like never before.
At Watson’s Marine Centre, we’ll help you choose the right display, the right transducer and the right Garmin package for the way you fish. From expert advice through to professional installation and ongoing support, we’re committed to helping you get the very best from your investment.
No matter where your next adventure takes you—from local estuaries and freshwater impoundments to offshore reefs and the open ocean—you can rely on the ECHOMAP Ultra 2 to deliver exceptional clarity, outstanding performance and the confidence to make every trip more successful.
Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 — Built for anglers who want to see more, understand more and catch more.
Garmin GPSMAP® xsv Series
See More. Find More Fish. Fish with Confidence.
Finding fish has never been easier.
The Garmin GPSMAP® xsv Series has been purpose-built for serious anglers who demand exceptional sonar performance, premium navigation and complete confidence every time they head offshore.
Combining Garmin’s powerful chartplotting technology with built-in Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar, 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar and LiveScope™ compatibility, the GPSMAP® xsv Series delivers an extraordinary view beneath your boat—helping you locate fish, identify structure and make better decisions on the water.
Whether you’re fishing shallow estuaries, reef systems or Australia’s deep offshore waters, the GPSMAP® xsv Series provides the technology to help you fish smarter and boat with confidence.
Designed for Anglers Who Want More Than Just a Chartplotter
A chartplotter helps you navigate.
An xsv chartplotter helps you understand what’s happening beneath your boat.
With built-in premium sonar technologies, the GPSMAP® xsv Series transforms the way you locate fish, identify underwater structure and explore new fishing grounds.
It’s the perfect choice for anglers who want to maximise every trip on the water.
See More with Ultra High-Definition Scanning Sonar
Exceptional sonar begins with exceptional clarity.
Selected GPSMAP® xsv models feature built-in Ultra High-Definition SideVü™ and ClearVü™ scanning sonar, producing remarkably detailed images of reefs, ledges, bait schools, wrecks and fish-holding structure.
Garmin’s vivid colour palettes make it easier to separate fish from surrounding structure, allowing you to quickly identify productive fishing areas and spend more time fishing.
Powerful 1 kW CHIRP Traditional Sonar
For anglers chasing everything from snapper and pearl perch to tuna and marlin, accurate fish detection is essential.
Built-in 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar delivers excellent target separation, crisp fish arches and impressive depth performance, helping you identify fish with confidence in both shallow and deep water.
Whether you’re working reef edges or offshore drop-offs, CHIRP technology provides a clearer picture of what’s happening below your boat.
Experience LiveScope™ Live Sonar
Imagine watching fish swim towards your lure before they bite.
The GPSMAP® xsv Series is fully compatible with Garmin LiveScope™, allowing you to view live sonar images in real time with incredible clarity.
Watch fish react to your presentation, identify bait schools and adjust your technique instantly for greater fishing success. For many serious anglers, LiveScope™ has completely changed the way they fish.
Brilliant Displays Built for Australian Conditions
When you’re fishing in bright Australian sunshine, every detail matters.
High-resolution IPS displays provide exceptional clarity, vivid colours and outstanding visibility from almost every viewing angle.
Whether you’re viewing charts, sonar, radar or LiveScope™, every image remains sharp and easy to interpret.
Complete Garmin Integration
The GPSMAP® xsv Series becomes the heart of your entire marine electronics system.
Easily connect:
- Garmin Radar
- LiveScope™
- Force Kraken™ Trolling Motor
- Fusion® Marine Audio
- Garmin Autopilot
- ActiveCaptain®
- Yamaha Engine Data
- AIS & VHF Radios
- Premium Airmar Transducers
Everything works together seamlessly from one intuitive display.
Built for Australia’s Offshore Anglers
From the Great Barrier Reef to southern reefs, estuaries, bays and offshore canyons, Australian anglers fish in some of the world’s most challenging and rewarding waters.
The Garmin GPSMAP® xsv Series is designed to help you fish smarter with premium navigation, advanced sonar technology and exceptional underwater clarity.
Whether you’re targeting flathead, snapper, coral trout, Spanish mackerel, tuna or marlin, the xsv Series delivers the confidence to locate fish, understand the underwater environment and navigate safely wherever your adventures take you.
Garmin GPSMAP® 1553xsv – One Screen. Endless Possibilities.
The Garmin GPSMAP® 1553xsv introduces a completely new way to view your marine electronics. Featuring Garmin’s innovative 15-inch UltraWide IPS touchscreen, it provides an expansive panoramic display that’s ideal for serious offshore anglers and boat owners who rely on multiple sources of information at the same time.
Unlike a traditional chartplotter, the UltraWide format gives you the benefits of two displays in one sleek unit. View your navigation chart alongside sonar, radar, engine data or LiveScope™ simultaneously—without constantly switching between screens. Garmin says the display is 74% wider than a standard 9-inch chartplotter, making split-screen operation much more practical while maintaining excellent clarity.
A New Perspective at the Helm
For anglers and skippers who regularly use several functions at once, the GPSMAP® 1553xsv offers a significant advantage.
Imagine navigating offshore while viewing:
- Navigation charts
- Ultra High-Definition SideVü™ sonar
- LiveScope™ live sonar
- Radar
- Yamaha engine information
—all on one beautifully organised display.
The panoramic screen layout reduces the need to swap between pages, allowing you to monitor critical information at a glance and stay focused on the water ahead.
Perfect for Large Offshore Boats
The GPSMAP® 1553xsv is an outstanding choice for:
- Premium Vindicator offshore boats
- Sportfishing vessels
- Large trailer boats
- Cruisers
- Helm stations with wide dashboard layouts
- Boaters wanting maximum screen visibility without installing two separate displays
Its modern edge-to-edge glass design complements today’s premium helm stations while delivering exceptional readability in bright Australian sunlight. The ultrawide layout is also ideal for split-screen viewing and “floating display” installations where space and visibility are important.
Experience the Garmin GPSMAP® xsv Series
Discover What’s Beneath the Surface.
The Garmin GPSMAP® xsv Series combines premium navigation with advanced fish-finding technology to help you locate more fish, understand the underwater environment and enjoy every day on the water with greater confidence.
Whether you’re upgrading your existing electronics or fitting out a new offshore fishing boat, the GPSMAP® xsv Series delivers the performance, reliability and sonar clarity that serious Australian anglers demand.
At Watson’s Marine Centre, we’ll help you choose the right GPSMAP® xsv model, recommend the ideal transducer and accessories, and professionally install and configure your complete Garmin marine system—ensuring everything works together seamlessly from the day you launch.
Visit Watson’s Marine Centre today and experience why Garmin GPSMAP® xsv Series chartplotters are trusted by serious anglers who refuse to compromise on performance, reliability and fish-finding capability.
Garmin GPSMAP® 9000 Series
Garmin’s Most Powerful Marine Chartplotter Ever Built
When only the very best will do, the Garmin GPSMAP® 9000 Series delivers a level of performance, speed and integration that sets a new benchmark for premium marine electronics.
Designed for serious offshore anglers, luxury cruisers and large trailer boats, the GPSMAP 9000 combines an ultra-fast processor, stunning high-definition IPS touchscreen and seamless vessel integration into one elegant navigation system.
Whether you’re chasing marlin off the continental shelf, exploring the Great Barrier Reef or cruising Australia’s coastline, the GPSMAP 9000 Series gives you complete confidence with lightning-fast performance and exceptional clarity in all conditions.
The Centre of Your Entire Boat
The GPSMAP 9000 is far more than a chartplotter.
It becomes the command centre for your entire vessel.
From one screen you can integrate and control:
- Garmin BlueNet™ high-speed networking
- Multiple chartplotters
- LiveScope™ live sonar
- Garmin radar systems
- Autopilot
- Engine monitoring
- Marine cameras
- Fusion® entertainment systems
- NMEA 2000® compatible equipment
- Digital switching systems
- Wireless devices and smartwatches
Everything works together as one complete boating system.
Garmin BlueNet™ High-Speed Networking
One of the biggest advances in the GPSMAP 9000 Series is Garmin’s revolutionary BlueNet™ networking system.
Designed for today’s sophisticated marine electronics, BlueNet transfers data at gigabit speeds, allowing radar, sonar, cameras and multiple displays to communicate almost instantly.
The result is faster screen updates, smoother operation and exceptional reliability when running multiple high-performance devices.
Navigate Australia with Confidence
Compatible with Garmin Navionics+™ and Garmin Navionics Vision+™ charts, the GPSMAP 9000 delivers highly detailed mapping for Australian waterways.
Optional Auto Guidance+ technology helps plan efficient routes while still allowing the skipper to make the final navigation decisions.
Combined with the built-in dual-frequency 10 Hz GPS receiver, your position is updated with exceptional accuracy and smooth vessel tracking.
Built for Serious Offshore Fishing
For offshore anglers, the GPSMAP 9000 becomes the heart of an advanced fishing system.
When paired with Garmin LiveScope™, premium Airmar transducers, Garmin radar and autopilot, it delivers everything needed to locate fish, navigate safely and stay on productive ground. Whether you’re targeting reef species, tuna, Spanish mackerel or marlin, the GPSMAP 9000 provides the speed and clarity serious fishermen demand.
Designed for Australian Conditions
Boating in Australia places enormous demands on marine electronics.
Bright sunlight.
Salt spray.
Heat.
Rough offshore conditions.
The GPSMAP 9000 Series is built to handle them all with its premium construction and IPX7 water resistance, providing reliable performance season after season.
Is the Garmin GPSMAP® 9000 Series Right for You?
If you’re looking for Garmin’s most powerful and feature-rich marine chartplotter, the GPSMAP® 9000 Series is designed for boat owners who demand the very best in performance, reliability and integration.
It’s the ideal choice for:
- Serious offshore anglers who rely on advanced sonar, radar and navigation technology.
- Large plate aluminium boats requiring multiple displays and complete electronics integration.
- Premium trailer boats and luxury cruisers where performance, style and reliability are equally important.
- Extended coastal and offshore adventures, where dependable navigation and situational awareness are essential.
- Boats equipped with Garmin radar, LiveScope™, autopilot and premium Airmar transducers for a fully integrated marine electronics system.
- Owners upgrading to Garmin’s flagship technology, who want the fastest processing, exceptional display quality and the latest marine innovations.
Whether you’re chasing marlin offshore, cruising Australia’s spectacular coastline or building your dream helm, the GPSMAP® 9000 Series delivers the speed, clarity and confidence that serious boaters expect.
Why Buy Your Garmin from Watson’s Marine Centre?
At Watson’s Marine Centre, we don’t simply sell marine electronics—we build complete navigation systems tailored to the way you boat.
Our experienced team will help you select the correct display size, transducers, radar, networking equipment and accessories to ensure every component works together perfectly.
Professional installation, software updates, setup, tuition and ongoing support mean you’ll leave with confidence knowing your investment has been installed correctly and is ready for Australia’s demanding boating conditions
Experience Garmin’s Most Advanced Chartplotter
If you’re looking for Garmin’s flagship marine display with unmatched speed, exceptional clarity and complete system integration, the GPSMAP 9000 Series is the ultimate choice.
Visit Watson’s Marine Centre to experience the GPSMAP 9000 Series and let our experienced team design the ideal Garmin electronics package for your boat.
Garmin Transducer
Garmin GT51M-TM Transducer
Take your fishing to the next level with the Garmin GT51M-TM Transducer, combining CHIRP Traditional Sonar with Garmin’s advanced ClearVü™ and SideVü™ scanning sonar to deliver outstanding underwater detail and fish-target separation.
Designed for anglers who want to locate fish, structure and bottom contours with confidence, the GT51M-TM provides crisp, detailed sonar images using multiple frequencies to help you identify reefs, ledges, drop-offs, timber and bait schools with exceptional clarity. Whether you’re fishing offshore reefs, estuaries or inland waterways, the GT51 helps you spend less time searching and more time catching.
Featuring an all-in-one transom-mount design, the GT51M-TM delivers reliable performance and integrates seamlessly with compatible Garmin chartplotters, making it an excellent choice for serious recreational anglers looking to get the most from every trip.
Key Features
- CHIRP Traditional Sonar for outstanding fish-target separation
- ClearVü™ scanning sonar with exceptional underwater detail
- SideVü™ scanning sonar to locate fish and structure either side of your boat
- Multiple sonar frequencies for shallow and deeper water performance
- Excellent definition of reefs, drop-offs, wrecks and submerged structure
- Durable transom-mount design
- Compatible with select Garmin GPSMAP® and ECHOMAP™ chartplotters
Garmin GT56UHD-TM Transducer
Upgrade your fish-finding power with the Garmin GT56UHD-TM Transducer — delivering crystal-clear Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and SideVü sonar, plus High Wide CHIRP traditional sonar for exceptional target separation and underwater detail. See fish, structure, and bottom contours in vivid colour with multiple sonar frequencies including 455 kHz, 800 kHz, and 1,000 kHz for outstanding performance in shallow and deep water alike.
With up to 20% greater SideVü range at 1,000 kHz and flexible mounting options including transom, trolling motor, and thru-hull installation, the GT56UHD-TM is built for serious anglers who want maximum clarity and coverage on every trip. Garmin’s premium all-in-one transducer technology. Spend less time searching and more time catching!
Key Features
- Ultra High-Definition ClearVü & SideVü sonar
- High Wide CHIRP traditional sonar
- Multiple frequencies for all water depths
- Brilliant vivid colour palettes
- Excellent target separation
- Transom, trolling motor & thru-hull mounting included
- Compatible with select Garmin chartplotters
Garmin GT17M THF Transducer
High-performance AIRMAR 1kW Midband CHIRP Thru-Hull Transducer 80–165 kHz designed for sharp sonar clarity, reduced drag, and reliable offshore and freshwater performance. Operating in the 80–165 kHz CHIRP range, it delivers crisp fish arches, strong bottom definition, and excellent target separation with a 9–18° beam. Capable of reaching depths up to 2,400 ft (730 m) in freshwater. The flush thru-hull design with 0°, 12°, or 20° tilt ensures optimal hull alignment, while Auto-ID plug-and-play setup and fast-response water temperature sensing make it simple and efficient to use.
Key Features
- 1kW CHIRP (80–165 kHz) high-resolution sonar
- Depth capability up to 2,400 ft (730 m freshwater)
- 9–18° beam for precise target detail
- Flush mount design reduces drag
- Tilted element options (0°, 12°, 20°) for perfect hull fit
- Built-in fast-response water temperature sensor
- Auto-ID plug-and-play installation for easy setup
Airmar SS175H & SS175M Transducer
SS175M Medium Ultra-Wide Tilted Element™ Thru-Hull (1kW CHIRP)
Upgrade your sonar performance with the high-powered AIRMAR SS175MW Medium Ultra-Wide Tilted Element Thru-Hull — engineered for serious offshore anglers who demand maximum target coverage and clarity. Designed for CHIRP-ready systems, the SS175MW operates in the 60–100 kHz medium-frequency band, delivering an ultra-wide 57–73° port-starboard beam. This means more water coverage under your boat and better tracking of fast-moving pelagic species in the upper water column. Built with AIRMAR’s proven Tilted Element™ technology, the ceramic element is fixed at 0°, 12°, or 20° to match hull deadrise, ensuring a perfectly vertical signal for stronger returns, sharper detail, and improved deep-water performance.
Key Features
- Powerful 1kW CHIRP performance (60–100 kHz)
- Ultra-wide beam for maximum fish detection coverage
- Tilted Element design for optimal hull alignment and signal accuracy
- Superior tracking of pelagic and mid-water species
- Ideal upgrade for serious offshore fishing setups
Compatible with multi-frequency sonar systems
Garmin Panoptix PS70 Live Thru-Hull Sonar (800W)
The Garmin Panoptix PS70 Thru-Hull Live Sonar Transducer delivers next-level offshore awareness with Garmin RapidReturn™ live sonar, providing real-time views up to 1,000 ft below the surface.
This 800W thru-hull system sends multiple simultaneous pings through the water column, giving anglers instant visibility of bait schools, game fish, and structure in real time. The wide 120° beam covers a large area, while multiple sonar modes provide flexible viewing options for any fishing style.
With built-in image stabilisation, the PS70 maintains clear, steady returns even in rough offshore conditions.
It also includes traditional sonar, triple-beam views (port, starboard, and down), and RealVü™ 3D scanning for a full water-column perspective.
Key Features
- Live sonar up to 1,000 ft (RapidReturn™ technology)
- 800W power output for deep-water performance
- Wide 120° sonar coverage
- Multiple sonar modes (traditional, triple-beam, 3D RealVü™)
- Built-in image stabilisation for rough conditions
- Thru-hull installation for offshore reliability
Garmin Radar
Garmin GMR™ HD3 18″ Radar
Garmin’s Premium High-Definition Radar for Serious Boaters
For skippers who demand greater range, sharper target definition and seamless Garmin integration, the Garmin GMR™ HD3 delivers outstanding radar performance in a compact 18-inch dome.
Combining a powerful 4 kW transmitter, an impressive 36 nautical mile range, intelligent automatic processing and crystal-clear target separation, the GMR HD3 is designed to provide exceptional situational awareness in all weather conditions.
Whether you’re navigating offshore before sunrise, returning home after dark or monitoring approaching weather systems, the GMR HD3 gives you the confidence to see more, react sooner and navigate with greater certainty.
Intelligent Radar That Thinks for You
One of the standout features of the Garmin GMR™ HD3 is its ability to automatically adapt to changing conditions.
Older radar systems often required constant manual adjustment to compensate for sea clutter, rain and changing weather conditions. The GMR HD3 does the hard work for you.
Garmin’s Dynamic Auto Gain continuously adjusts radar sensitivity to provide the clearest possible picture, while Dynamic Sea Filter automatically reduces unwanted sea clutter, helping genuine targets stand out more clearly.
The result is a cleaner display, improved target recognition and less time spent adjusting settings, allowing you to focus on navigating safely.
See What’s Around You—Even When You Can’t
One of the greatest advantages of marine radar is its ability to provide valuable information when visibility is reduced.
The Garmin GMR HD3 helps you identify and monitor:
- Other vessels
- Navigation markers
- Coastlines
- Harbour entrances
- Rain squalls and approaching weather
- Floating obstacles
- Headlands and islands
Whether you’re boating before daylight, returning after sunset or caught in an unexpected rain shower, radar provides another layer of confidence and safety.
MARPA Target Tracking
Knowing another vessel is nearby is one thing.
Knowing exactly where it’s heading is even better.
When connected to a compatible heading sensor, Garmin’s MARPA (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) automatically tracks selected vessels, displaying their speed, direction and relative movement.
This allows you to quickly identify potential collision risks and make informed decisions long before vessels become a concern.
For offshore anglers and coastal cruisers, MARPA provides an extra level of situational awareness that can make boating safer and less stressful.
Radar Overlay – Bringing Charts and Radar Together
One of Garmin’s most impressive navigation features is Radar Overlay.
Rather than switching between radar and chart screens, compatible Garmin chartplotters can display radar returns directly over your electronic navigation chart.
This allows you to instantly compare charted information with real-time radar targets, making it much easier to identify coastlines, navigation markers, vessels and weather systems.
The result is a clearer understanding of your surroundings and greater confidence when navigating unfamiliar waters.
Built for Australian Offshore Conditions
Australia’s waterways can change quickly.
Early morning fog, heavy rain, glare, offshore swell and busy boating traffic all make navigation more challenging.
The Garmin GMR HD3 has been designed to perform reliably in these demanding conditions, providing exceptional target definition, automatic filtering and dependable performance whenever you head offshore.
Whether you’re fishing the reefs off the Sunshine Coast, cruising the Whitsundays or navigating Moreton Bay, the GMR HD3 helps you stay aware of what’s happening around your vessel.
Why Choose Garmin Radar from Watson’s Marine Centre?
Choosing the right radar is only part of the equation. Correct installation, setup and integration are what allow your radar to perform at its full potential.
At Watson’s Marine Centre, our experienced team will help you select the right Garmin radar for your boat, professionally install and configure the system, and integrate it seamlessly with your Garmin chartplotter, sonar and onboard electronics.
We’ll also take the time to show you how to use features such as Radar Overlay, MARPA Target Tracking and Dynamic Auto Gain, ensuring you leave with the confidence to get the very best from your investment.
With more than 60 years of marine experience, we’re committed to helping Australian boat owners enjoy safer, smarter and more enjoyable boating.
Experience Garmin Radar at Watson’s Marine Centre
Whether you’re upgrading your existing electronics or building a complete Garmin navigation system, our experienced team can help you choose the ideal radar for your boat and the way you use it.
Professional advice. Expert installation. Ongoing support. That’s the Watson’s Marine difference.
Garmin ActiveCaptain®
Garmin ActiveCaptain®
Smart Boating Starts Before You Leave the Ramp
Every great day on the water starts with good planning.
Garmin ActiveCaptain® is a free boating app and online community designed to help you plan smarter, boat with greater confidence and get more from every adventure. Whether you’re heading offshore for a day’s fishing, exploring a new waterway or cruising Australia’s spectacular coastline, ActiveCaptain puts valuable boating information right at your fingertips before you even leave home.
Connect seamlessly with your compatible Garmin chartplotter to plan routes, research destinations, discover local knowledge, read marina and boat ramp reviews, transfer waypoints wirelessly and keep your system up to date with the latest software. Once you’re on the water, your plans and data are already waiting for you.
From finding the best launch ramp to uncovering productive fishing areas and discovering hidden anchorages recommended by fellow boaters, Garmin ActiveCaptain helps make every trip simpler, safer and more enjoyable.
💡 Did You Know?
Get Even More from Your Garmin—Free
Garmin ActiveCaptain® is completely free to download and use with compatible Garmin chartplotters.
Simply install the app on your compatible Apple® or Android™ smartphone or tablet, connect to your Garmin chartplotter, and enjoy a range of powerful features including trip planning, wireless route transfers, software updates, marina information, community reviews and automatic synchronisation.
Whether you’re planning your next offshore fishing trip or discovering a new cruising destination, ActiveCaptain helps you stay organised, informed and connected—before, during and after every adventure.
The best part? Every feature is available at no additional cost to compatible Garmin owners.
Plan Every Adventure with Confidence
Every successful boating trip starts with good planning.
Garmin ActiveCaptain® gives you the ability to prepare your journey before you even arrive at the boat ramp. From your smartphone or tablet, you can research destinations, create routes, identify marinas, locate fuel stops and discover safe anchorages—all before leaving home.
Planning ahead also allows you to learn from the experiences of other boaters. Read community reviews, view photographs, identify potential navigation hazards and gain valuable local knowledge that can help make your day safer and more enjoyable.
Whether you’re exploring the Great Barrier Reef, fishing offshore from the Sunshine Coast, cruising Moreton Bay or discovering a new inland waterway, ActiveCaptain helps you arrive better prepared and more confident.
Instead of wasting valuable time searching for information once you’re on the water, you’ll be free to concentrate on what boating is all about—relaxing, exploring and creating unforgettable memories.
Learn from Thousands of Fellow Boaters
One of the greatest strengths of Garmin ActiveCaptain® is its worldwide community of boaters who willingly share their local knowledge and experiences.
Instead of arriving at an unfamiliar destination with unanswered questions, you can access practical information contributed by people who have already launched there, cruised those waterways or fished those locations.
The ActiveCaptain community provides useful information on:
- 🚤 Boat ramps
- ⚓ Marinas
- 🛥 Safe anchorages
- ⛽ Fuel locations
- 📍 Points of interest
- ⚠ Navigation hazards
- 🏖 Local facilities and services
Whether you’re planning a weekend fishing trip or a longer boating adventure, you’ll benefit from real-world knowledge that often can’t be found on traditional charts.
It’s like having thousands of experienced boaters helping you plan your next trip.
Learn from a Community of Experienced Boaters
Every waterway has its own local knowledge.
Some boat ramps are easier to use at high tide. Certain marinas offer better facilities. Some anchorages provide greater protection in changing weather, while others may have shallow water or hidden hazards.
Garmin ActiveCaptain® brings together thousands of experienced boaters who share this valuable information, helping you make better decisions before and during every trip.
Through the ActiveCaptain community, you can discover:
- Boat ramps and launching facilities
- Marinas and fuel stops
- Safe anchorages
- Navigation hazards
- Local services and amenities
- Popular boating destinations
- Community reviews and recommendations
Instead of relying solely on charts or guesswork, you’ll gain practical insights from people who have already explored the area—helping you boat with greater confidence, safety and enjoyment.
Your Guide to Marinas Around Australia
Whether you’re heading offshore for the weekend, enjoying a family holiday or embarking on a coastal cruising adventure, ActiveCaptain helps you find the right marina for your journey.
Search for marinas and instantly access useful information including:
- ⚓ Contact details
- ⛽ Fuel availability
- 🚤 Boat launching facilities
- 🍽 Nearby restaurants and cafés
- 🛏 Accommodation options
- ⭐ Reviews from fellow boaters
- 📍 Local services and amenities
Instead of arriving unsure of what facilities are available, you’ll know exactly what to expect before you tie up.
It’s another way Garmin ActiveCaptain helps you boat with greater confidence, convenience and peace of mind.
Whether you’re cruising the Whitsundays, exploring Moreton Bay, visiting the Gold Coast Broadwater or enjoying your favourite local waterway, ActiveCaptain helps you discover marinas with confidence wherever your boating adventures take you.
Discover What Lies Beneath
Successful anglers know that understanding the underwater landscape is often the key to finding fish.
Garmin’s Quickdraw Community allows boaters to share and download detailed contour maps created from real sonar recordings. As thousands of Garmin users contribute their data, everyone benefits from more accurate mapping of reefs, channels, drop-offs, ledges and other productive fishing structure.
Instead of relying solely on standard charts, you’ll gain access to constantly growing community mapping that helps reveal the underwater features where fish naturally gather.
Whether you’re fishing offshore reefs, exploring new waterways or searching for that next productive location, Quickdraw Community gives you another advantage every time you head out on the water.
For anglers who enjoy exploring new fishing grounds, Garmin Quickdraw Community is an invaluable tool that continues to grow with every trip made by the worldwide Garmin boating community.
Stay Connected with Your Garmin Chartplotter
When paired with your compatible Garmin chart plotter, Active Captain unlocks even more convenience. – You can:
- Wirelessly update software
- Transfer routes and waypoints
- Synchronise charts
- Back up important data
- Access community information
- Manage compatible Garmin devices
Everything works together seamlessly, helping you spend more time boating and less time managing technology.
Built for Australian Boaters
Whether you’re fishing offshore off the Queensland coast, exploring Moreton Bay, cruising the Whitsundays or discovering hidden waterways closer to home, ActiveCaptain gives you access to valuable information that can improve every trip.
The more you use it, the more useful it becomes.
Why Buy Garmin from Watson’s Marine Centre?
Choosing the right electronics is only part of the journey.
At Watson’s Marine Centre, we ensure your Garmin equipment is professionally installed, correctly configured and fully integrated with your boat’s electronics.
We’ll also help you connect ActiveCaptain, update your software, transfer routes and show you how to get the very best from your Garmin system.
With more than 60 years of marine experience, we’re here to support you long after your boat leaves the showroom.
Discover a Smarter Way to Boat
Garmin ActiveCaptain® combines the power of Garmin navigation with the knowledge of a worldwide boating community.
Whether you’re planning your next fishing trip, searching for a safe anchorage or keeping your chartplotter up to date, ActiveCaptain helps you boat with greater confidence, safety and enjoyment.
Visit Watson’s Marine Centre to learn how Garmin ActiveCaptain can become an essential part of your boating adventures.
The Watson’s Marine Garmin Advantage
Buying Garmin electronics is easy. Getting the most from them is where experience matters.
At Watson’s Marine Centre, we don’t simply supply Garmin products—we help you choose the right system, professionally install it, configure every component and show you how to use it with confidence. From software updates and networking to sonar setup and on-water guidance, our team is committed to ensuring your Garmin electronics perform exactly as they should.
Professional advice. Expert installation. Ongoing support. That’s the Watson’s Marine difference.
