Change History
GPSMAP 1523/1543/1553 software version 41.05
as of October 21, 2025
Changes made from version 40.04 to 41.05:
- Added support for collecting sonar readings while sonar display is paused.
- Added support for configuring Track settings on a connected inReach device.
- Added support for viewing the status of a message on a connected inReach device.
- Added support for automatically sending vessel data to emergency services when an inReach SOS is declared.
- Improved MARPA tracking performance and reliability.
- Improved the user experience on gauge pages by hiding the navigation buttons after a period of inactivity.
- Fixed prompting for SD card after every reboot.
- Fixed inconsistent engine labels across different pages.
- Changes to improve product security.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the device to reboot when viewing certain Garmin approved third-party charts.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 40.02 to 40.04:
- Improved privacy for EU RED Cybersecurity compliance.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 39.01 to 40.02:
- Added support for connecting to a Fusion RA800 device.
- Added vertical versions of Yamaha Troll and Autopilot overlay bars.
- Added new voice commands for Trolling Motor functions including Cruise Control, Heading Hold/Adjust, Prop Speed, Anchor Lock, and Directional Jog.
- Added new voice commands to show a saved favorite page.
- Added graphical representation for Polar Tables and a scale factor setting for polar table data.
- Added support for MAN engines.
- Added 'dot' draw type for AIS target trails.
- Added support for the Sionyx Nightwave Digital camera.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version to 39.01: