Garmin GPS 17x Installation Instructions Manual

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GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS Installation Instructions

The Garmin GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS high-sensitivity GPS antenna provides position 

information over NMEA 0183. The GPS 17x NMEA 0183 HVS can be connected to a Garmin 

chartplotter or a NMEA 0183-compliant device.

The GPS 17x antenna must be properly installed according to the following instructions. 

You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in each section. These items 

are available at most marine dealers. Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust 

mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding. When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the 

opposite side of the surface.

If you experience difficulty installing the unit, seek the assistance of a professional installer 

or contact Garmin Product Support by phone at 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020. Go to 

www.garmin.com/support/

 for more information. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. 

at 44/0870.8501241.

WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for 

product warnings and other important information.

Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online registration at 

www.garmin.com/

registration/

.

For future reference, write the serial number assigned to your GPS 17x in the space provided. It 

is located on a sticker on the back of the unit.

Serial number 

Packing List and Accessories

Before installing your unit, confirm that your package includes the following items. If any parts 

are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.

Standard Package

GPS 17x Antenna

Surface-mount bracket

Pole-mount bracket

Under-deck-mount bracket

Mounting hardware (screws and adhesive pads)

Power/data cable

Installation instructions

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Tools Needed

Drill

Drill bit—surface-mount pilot-holes (see table)

Drill bit—3/4 in. (19 mm) pole-mount cable-

hole

Hole saw, 1 in. (25 mm)—surface-mount 

cable-hole

Screwdriver—surface mount screws

Center punch and hammer 

(to mark surface-mount pilot holes)

Countersink bit (when mounting on fiberglass)

Marine sealant (for some mounting options)

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Material

Material Thickness 

(in.)

Material Thickness 

(mm)

Hole Size 

(in.)

Hole Size 

(mm)

Hole Size 

(Drill Number)

Aluminum 

alloy sheet 

metal

from 

1

/

32

 to 

5

/

64

from 0.76 to 2.03

.128

3.25

30

from 

3

/

32

 to 

3

/

8

from 2.28 to 9.52

.147

3.73

26

Fiberglass—all thicknesses

.140

3.56

28

High Density Plastic—all thicknesses

.125

3.17

1

/

8

Plywood (resin impregnated)—Professional installation 

recommended

.144

3.66

27

Pilot Hole Size Table

December 2009 

190-00885-90 Rev. C 

Printed in Taiwan