Fusion® Head Units: Smart, Seamless Audio Control at the Helm
Fusion® head units are built for marine performance and designed to work seamlessly with Garmin electronics. This blog explores why Fusion’s Apollo™ series delivers unmatched control, connectivity and durability, making it the perfect foundation for Sportsman Boats’ integrated SportTuun® audio system.
When it comes to controlling your boat’s audio system, convenience and reliability are everything. You need quick access, intuitive controls, and the confidence that your system will perform every time—whether you’re headed offshore or anchored up with family and friends.
That’s where Fusion® marine head units stand out. As a Garmin brand, Fusion products are purpose-built for the marine environment and engineered for seamless integration with Garmin’s onboard electronics. On every Sportsman Boat equipped with the SportTuun® system, Fusion is at the heart of the experience—delivering powerful functionality, smart connectivity, and total control right from your helm.
Built for the Marine Environment
Fusion’s head units are designed specifically for life on the water. With water-resistant construction, UV protection, and corrosion-resistant components, these units are built to withstand years of sun, salt and spray—without skipping a beat. Large, high-contrast displays and tactile controls make them easy to operate, even with wet hands or in rough conditions.
Seamless Integration with Garmin
One of the biggest advantages of using Fusion® on a Sportsman Boat is its tight integration with Garmin multifunction displays. Thanks to Fusion-Link™, you can control your entire audio system—including zones, volume, source and individual track selection—directly from your Garmin screen.
Whether you’re running the boat from the helm or adjusting volume from the bow, it’s all connected. This means fewer devices to manage, a cleaner dash, and a more streamlined experience for everyone on board.
On models 26 feet and up, we include the Fusion Apollo™ MS-RA770, the industry’s first touchscreen marine head unit with built-in Wi-Fi, DSP (Digital Signal Processing), and Apple AirPlay® 2. Smaller models come standard with the MS-RA670, which packs the same core features in a more compact form.
Smart Audio Control, Wherever You Are
Fusion doesn’t just integrate with Garmin—it plays well with your mobile devices too. With the Fusion-Link™ app, you can adjust the music from your phone or smartwatch while relaxing at the sandbar or seated in the bow lounge.
The system also supports multi-zone audio, so you can fine-tune the volume in different parts of the boat independently. Want music pumping at the transom while keeping it quieter up front for conversation? Done.
With the Fusion system at the core of every SportTuun® setup, Sportsman owners get more than just high-quality audio—they get a fully integrated, easy-to-use system that keeps them focused on the experience, not fumbling with controls. And because it’s built on the Garmin platform you already trust, everything works together out of the box.