Garmin 010-01917-13GMR GPSMAP 1242xsv Touch Combo & GMR 18 HD+ Radar Review

GPSMAP® 1242xsv Touch & GMR 18 HD+ Dome Radar with 15M Cable GPSMAP 1242xsv Touch is the ideal choice for the coastal fisherman who wants to step up to a big bright 12” touchscreen combo. It includes built-in 1 kW single-channel CHIRP plus ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars and it’s compatib...le with Panoptix all-seeing sonar. Preloaded BlueChart g2 HD charts and LakeVü HD maps provide market-leading features such as Depth Range Shading and Shallow Water Shading. It features full networking capabilities to build your marine system with radar autopilot sonar modules and sensors. It also supports FLIR cameras GRID™ keypad GXM™ 53 marine weather receiver FUSION-Link™ audio system VIRB® camera streaming and more. Network sharing allows you to share data among all compatible units connected to the network. Plus it has built-in Wi-Fi® to support the ActiveCaptain™ app.12” Touchscreen Chartplotter/Sonar Combo:1 kW single-channel CHIRP sonar provides crystal-clear images with remarkable target separation and definitionClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars deliver nearly photographic images of what is below around and to the sides of your boatPreloaded BlueChart® g2 charts and LakeVü HD maps include market-leading features such as Depth Range Shading and Shallow Water ShadingFully network capable to build your marine system; network sharing allows you to share data among all compatible units connected to the networkSupports Panoptix™ all-seeing sonarBuilt-in Sonar CapabilitiesAccess some amazing sonar capabilities — all you add are transducers. GPSMAP 1242xsv Touch comes with built-in Garmin 1 kW CHIRP sonar and CHIRP ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars. It even supports Panoptix all-seeing sonar premium Garmin sonar modules and a wide range of transducers (sold separately).Preloaded with Exceptional Garmin CartographyYou get both LakeVü HD inland waters mapping and BlueChart g2  coastal charts covering the coastal U.S.LakeVü HD provides highly detailed freshwater maps that include 17000+ U.S. lakes rivers and reservoirs. Included in those are more than 13000 HD lakes with up to 1’ contours. Upgrade to LakeVü HD Ultra with Max Def Lakes to access the Auto Guidance¹ feature sonar imagery and more.BlueChart g2 covers the East Coast West Coast Gulf of Mexico U.S. and the Canadian side of the Great Lakes. It includes basic coastal charts tidal and current stations depth contours IALA nav symbols and fishing charts. Upgrade to BlueChart® g2 Vision® HD to access Auto Guidance¹ and more.Built-in Quickdraw Contours to Create Your Own HD MapsInstantly create personalized HD fishing maps onscreen with 1’ contours. Tailor them to fit your needs. These are your maps — you own them. Keep the data to yourself or share it with the Quickdraw Community.Build Your Marine SystemThe touchscreen combo is fully networked using the Garmin Marine Network NMEA 2000®/NMEA 0183 J1939 and built-in ANT® connectivity so you can build your marine system with radar autopilot sonar modules instruments sensors FLIR cameras FUSION-Link VIRB camera streaming and more. Network sharing allows you to share data among all compatible units connected to the network.The Ultimate Connected Boating AppBuilt in Wi-Fi gives you access to the free all-in-one ActiveCaptain app so you can manage your marine experience from nearly anywhere. It creates a simple yet powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and your Garmin chartplotter charts maps and the boating community. Wherever you are you’ll have unlimited access to your cartography the ability to purchase new maps and charts and access to the Garmin Quickdraw™ Contours Community. Stay connected with smart notifications on your chartplotter screen. You can also plan a trip or prefish a lake and ActiveCaptain will automatically sync with your chartplotter. Even get notifications for software updates and decide when to download them on your device.Built-in SailAssist FeaturesTo help you gain a wind-maximizing competitive edge your chartplotter features a prerace guidance page. It shows your virtual starting line along with data fields showing laylines time to burn before the start and a race timer that can be synchronized across all your networked Garmin GPS products. In addition other supported sailing features include an enhanced wind rose heading and course-over-ground lines set and drift true and apparent wind data and more.Heading and Position Refreshed 10 Times Per SecondThe fast responsive 10 Hz GPS and GLONASS receiver refreshes your position and heading 10 times each second to make your movement on the screen more fluid. Now it’s quick and easy to drop up to 5000 accurate waypoints and find your way back to them.In The Box:GPSMAP 1242xsv Touch chartplotterPower/data cableNMEA 2000® T-connectorNMEA 2000 drop cable (2 meters)Bail mount kit with knobsFlush mount kit with gasket8-pin transducer to 12-pin sounder adapter cableProtective coverTrim piece snap coversDocumentationConnections:Garmin Marine Network™ Ports: 2Transducer Ports: 1 (12 Pin)NMEA 2000® Port: 1NMEA 0183 Input Ports: 1NMEA 0183 Output Ports: 1Video Input Ports:  1 BNCVideo Output Ports: 1 HDMIWireless Connectivity: Yes¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operationsWi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi AllianceGMR 18 HD+ Dome Radar with 15M CableThe compact GMR 18 HD+ dome radar is a good choice for boats with limited room for radar placement. It delivers 4 kW of transmit power and clear echo definition at all ranges to enhance situational awareness. Overlay radar images onto your chartplotter map page; however for best overlay results an optional autopilot or heading sensor is recommended. It also helps you avoid traffic on the water. GMR 18 HD+ provides MARPA target tracking when combined with a multifunction display and heading sensor (sold separately).Dynamic Auto Gain automatically adjusts to your surroundings for optimal performance in all conditions. Dynamic Sea Filter automatically adjusts sea clutter depending on sea conditions. GMR 18 HD+ features 8-bit true color resolution for a clear presentation on your chartplotter screen. It has a maximum range of 36 nautical miles with a minimum range of 20 meters and a rotation speed of 24 RPM. There are no complex user settings and it’s easy to install and start using.Features:Streamlined 18-inch 4kW dome radarDeliver 4kW of transmit power and clear echo definition at all rangesDynamic Auto Gain automatically adjusts to your surroundings for optimal performance in all conditionsDynamic Sea Filter automatically adjusts gain to changing sea conditionsOverlays the radar image on the chartplotter map page (autopilot or heading sensor is recommended for best results)MARPA target tracking when combined with a multifunction display and heading sensor (sold separately)Beam angles: 5.0° horizontal 25° verticalMax range: 36 nautical milesMinimum range: 20 metersRotation speed: 24 revolutions/minuteNo complex user settings; easy to install and start usingIncludes:GMR 18 HD+ radomeMounting hardware kitPower cable (15 m/49.21 ft)Network cable (15 m/49.21 ft)Installation instructionsMounting templateWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.