Garmin GPSMAP 9000 Series – Which One Suits Your Boat?
Published by Shotgun Marine - Authorised Garmin Marine Electronics Dealer, Port Macquarie NSW
Garmin’s GPSMAP 9000 Series has quickly become a favourite for offshore fishos and serious coastal cruisers. Big bright screens, strong networking capability and proper sonar expansion - they’re built for real boats, not showroom brochures.
But which one actually suits your boat?
Let’s break it down in plain English.
Garmin GPSMAP 9010xsv – Compact Offshore Weapon
The 9010xsv is a 10” unit with built-in CHIRP, ClearVü and SideVü sonar capability. That “xsv” matters - it means fewer black boxes and a cleaner install.
Ideal for:
- Trailer boats
- Centre consoles
- Serious reef fishos
- Helms where space is limited
If you want strong sonar performance without going oversized on the dash, this one hits the sweet spot.
View Garmin GPSMAP 9010xsv here
Garmin GPSMAP 9013 - Balanced Offshore Setup
The 9013 steps up to a 13” screen, giving you more room for split screens - charts, sonar and radar overlays without squinting.
Great for:
- Mid-size offshore boats
- Cabin boats
- Fishos running wider grounds
- Anyone wanting a clean helm layout
It’s often the “just right” size for NSW offshore conditions.
Garmin GPSMAP 9016 – Big Helm Clarity
Now we’re talking serious screen real estate. The 16” 9016 is ideal for bigger boats or anyone wanting a premium helm layout.
- Clear split screens
- Easy radar overlay
- Room for detailed sonar views
If you’re running long offshore days, that extra size makes a difference.
Garmin GPSMAP 9017 - Full Command Centre
The 9017 is the flagship big-screen unit in this range. A 17” display transforms your helm into a proper navigation command centre.
Perfect for:
- Larger offshore boats
- Dual-station setups
- Boaties who want charts, sonar and radar all visible at once
It’s not about showing off — it’s about clarity and control offshore.
Which One Should You Choose?
That depends on:
- Helm space
- How you fish
- Whether you’re adding radar
- Your transducer setup
- Battery and charging capacity
The unit is only part of the story. Transducer choice, network layout and correct installation matter more than the badge on the screen.
Installed Properly - That’s Where It Counts
At Shotgun Marine in Port Macquarie NSW, we’re authorised Garmin marine electronics dealers. We design systems properly - not just sell boxes.
That means:
- Correct power supply setup
- Clean NMEA 2000 network layout
- Transducer matched to your hull
- Radar alignment
- On-water commissioning
We service Port Macquarie, the Mid North Coast, Coffs Harbour, Taree, Newcastle and the Gold Coast (by arrangement). Also ship Australia wide if you want to have a go yourself at installing.
Need Help Choosing?
If you’re not sure which Garmin GPSMAP 9000 model suits your boat, give us a call or book a consult. We’ll spec the right system for how you actually fish - not just what looks good in a catalogue.