Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv Marine Chartplotter with GMR 18 HD+ Radome

The Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv is a premium marine chartplotter designed for avid sailors and boaters who demand the best in navigation technology. This powerful device integrates seamlessly with your marine systems, offering an unparalleled combination of features and connectivity.

• Easily integrate with multiple engines.
• Connect with third-party devices using OneHelm™ digital switching.
• Build a comprehensive marine network with advanced connectivity options.
• Navigate confidently with preloaded maps and coastal charts.
• Explore below the waterline with integrated sonar capabilities.
• Manage your marine experience from virtually anywhere.

Key Features

Ultra High-Definition Scanning Sonar

Experience enhanced underwater visibility with built-in Ultra High-Definition SideVü and ClearVü scanning sonars, offering vivid, high-contrast color palettes to easily distinguish fish from structures. Supports 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar capabilities.

Panoptix™ Sonar Support

Pair with Panoptix or LiveScope™ live sonar (transducer sold separately) for real-time, all-around boat visibility.

Faster, Sharper, Smarter

The sleek design features edge-to-edge glass and a smaller footprint, making it easy to retrofit into various dash configurations. Enhanced processing power delivers improved performance.

Improved Display Optics

The high-resolution IPS displays for 9” and 12” plotters offer improved sunlight readability and visibility from any angle, featuring 50% more pixels than previous models.

Preloaded Mapping

Navigate with confidence using preloaded BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland maps, featuring integrated Garmin and Navionics® content and Auto Guidance3 technology.

Optional Charts and Maps

Enhance your chartplotter with optional Garmin Navionics+™ or premium Garmin Navionics Vision+™ cartography, offering integrated coastal/inland content, daily updates, and Auto Guidance+™ technology.

Optional Radar Bundle

Stay ahead of weather and traffic with the compact 4 kW GMR™ 18 HD+ dome radar, available as a bundled option.

Garmin SailAssist™ Sailing Features

Access sailing aids such as laylines, race start line guidance, enhanced wind rose, and more.

Garmin Marine Network

Share information such as maps, user data, radar, and IP camera video with compatible Garmin devices on your boat.

NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183 Networks

Connect to autopilots, digital switching, weather, Fusion-Link™ audio, and more from a single screen.

ActiveCaptain® App

Access the OneChart™ feature, smart notifications, software updates, and more via built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity.

Integrated ANT® Technology

Connect with devices like quatix® marine watches, gWind™ Wireless 2 transducers, and GNX™ Wind marine instruments.

J1939 Connectivity

Easily connect your chartplotter to various engines, including select Yamaha models.

OneHelm Feature

Consolidate operations of select third-party devices on a single screen.

What’s in the Box

• GPSMAP 1243xsv chartplotter
• microSD™ card preinstalled
• Power cable
• NMEA 2000® T-connector
• NMEA 2000 drop cable (2 meters)
• 8-pin transducer to 12-pin sounder adapter cable
• Bail mount kit with knobs
• Flush mount kit with gasket
• Protective cover
• Trim piece snap covers
• Documentation

With 18 HD+ Radar

Includes all of the above, plus:

• GMR 18 HD+ radome
• Mounting hardware kit
• Power cable (15 m)
• Network cable (15 m)
• Installation instructions
• Mounting template

Specifications

General

• Dimensions: 12.1” x 8.9” x 3.2” (30.8 x 22.8 x 8.2 cm)
• Touchscreen: Yes
• Display Size: 10.3" x 6.4"; 12.1" diagonal (26.2 x 16.3 cm; 30.7 cm diagonal)
• Display Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels
• Display Type: WXGA
• Weight: 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)
• Waterproof: IPX7
• Mounting Options: Bail, flush, or flat (professional tools and knowledge required for flat-mount installation)

Maps & Memory

• Accepts Data Cards: 2 microSD cards (back of unit)
• Waypoints: 5000
• Track Points: 50,000
• Tracks: 50 saved tracks
• Navigation Routes: 100

Sensors

• Built-in Receiver: Yes
• Receiver: 10 Hz
• NMEA 2000 Compatible: Yes
• NMEA 0183 Compatible: Yes
• GPS: Yes
• GLONASS: Yes
• Galileo: Yes
• Supports WAAS: Yes

Built-in Maps

• Built-in Auto Guidance: Yes
• BlueChart (Coastal): Yes
• LakeVü (Inland): Yes
• (Sounder) Tide Tables: Yes

Optional Map Support

• LakeVü G3: Yes
• LakeVü G3 Ultra: Yes
• Garmin Navionics+™: Yes
• Garmin Navionics Vision+™: Yes
• (Sounder) Topo: Yes
• Standard Mapping: Yes
• Garmin Quickdraw Contours: Yes
• Raster Chart Support: Yes

Chartplotter Features

• Smart Mode Compatible: Yes
• AIS: Yes
• DSC: Yes
• Supports Fusion-Link™ Compatible Radios: Yes
• GSD Black Box Sonar Support: Yes
• GCV Black Box Sonar Support: Yes
• ActiveCaptain® Compatible: Yes
• GRID (Garmin Remote Input Device) Compatible: Yes
• Wireless Remote Compatible: Yes
• Sailing Features: Yes
• Spoken Audio Alerts: Yes
• OneHelm Support: Yes

Sonar Features & Specifications

• Displays Sonar: Yes
• Power Output: 1 kW
• Traditional Sonar (Dual Frequency/Beam): Built-in (single channel CHIRP, 70/83/200 kHz, L, M, H CHIRP)
• ClearVü: Built-in 260/455/800/1000/1200 kHz
• (Sounder) SideVü: Built-in 260/455/800/1000/1200 kHz
• Panoptix™ Sonar: Yes
• LiveScope: Yes

Connections

• NMEA 2000 Ports: 1
• Connections NMEA0183 Input Ports: 1
• NMEA 0183 Input (TX) Ports: 1
• Video Input Ports: 1 (BNC composite)
• J1939 Ports: 1
• Garmin Marine Network Ports: 2
• 12-Pin Transducer Ports: 1
• USB Ports: Yes
• BNC External GPS Antenna Port: Yes
• Bluetooth® Calling: Yes
• ANT+ (Connectivity): Yes
• Garmin Wi-Fi Network (Local Connection): Yes

Electrical Features

• Power Input: 10 to 32 Vdc
• Typical Current Draw at 12 VDC: 1.68 A
• Maximum Current Draw at 12 VDC: 3.56 A
• Maximum Power Usage at 10 VDC: 43W

Whether you're navigating coastal waters or exploring inland lakes, the Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv with GMR 18 HD+ Radome provides the precision, connectivity, and reliability you need for a superior marine experience.