Garmin GPSMAP 1242xsv Plus Touchscreen Chartplotter/Sonar Combo Review

GPSMAP® 1242xsv Plus Touchscreen GPS/Fishfinder ComboSideVü ClearVü and Traditional CHIRP Sonar with MappingAdvanced navigation. Ultimate integration. This compact 12” GPSMAP® 1242xsv Touch Plus touchscreen combo seamlessly integrates into your Garmin marine system for full control of your con...nected helm. It supports 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars and Panoptix™ all-seeing sonar including Panoptix LiveScope™ sonar. Preloaded BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland maps give you the best of Garmin and Navionics® data and Auto Guidance* technology. Share maps user data radar and IP cameras among multiple units using the Garmin Marine Network. NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183 networking connect you to autopilots digital switching weather media VHF AIS and other sensors. Plus this unit uses ANT® technology to pair with compatible Garmin devices such as marine watches transducers wireless remote controls and more. It also includes built-in Garmin SailAssist™ features such as laylines race features set and drift wind data and more. Add the free all-in-one ActiveCaptain® app to manage your marine experience from nearly anywhere.Features:Bright sunlight-readable 12” intuitive touchscreen is easy to use in any environmentBuilt-in 1 kW CHIRP traditional and ClearVü scanning sonar (transducers sold separately)Supports Panoptix™ all-seeing sonar including Panoptix LiveScope™ sonarJ1939 engine connectivity for easy integration with engines such as Yamaha and our exclusive OneHelm™ feature for connecting to third-party devices such as EmpirBus™ digital switchingEasily build your marine system — from sonar and autopilots to cameras and multimedia — using NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183 network connectivity and the Garmin Marine NetworkPreloaded BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland maps with integrated Navionics® data and Auto Guidance* technologyBuilt-in Garmin SailAssist™ features including laylines race features set and drift wind data and moreAdd free all-in-one ActiveCaptain® app to manage your marine experience from nearly anywhereIntegrated ANT® technology support for use with quatix® marine watches gWind™ Wireless 2 transducer GNX™ Wind marine instrument and wireless remote controlsTraditional & Scanning SonarsGet built-in support for 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar for superior target separation and ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars to see up to 1000’ below and around your boat at 260 kHz (transducer sold separately). Panoptix™ Sonar SupportPair with Panoptix or Panoptix LiveScope™ easy-to-interpret live sonar (transducer sold separately) to see all around your boat in real time. Preloaded MappingExperience unparalleled coverage and detail with preloaded BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland maps featuring integrated Garmin and Navionics® content and Auto Guidance1 technology. Optional BlueChart® g3 Vision® ChartsUpgrade to our reliable premium charts which add even more industry leading features such as high-resolution relief shading to help you on each trip. Garmin Marine NetworkIf you have multiple Garmin devices on your boat you can share information — such as maps user data radar and IP cameras — among them. NMEA 2000® & NMEA0183 NetworksConnect to autopilots digital switching weather FUSION-Link™ audio system media VHF AIS and more from one screen. ActiveCaptain® AppBuilt-in Wi-Fi® connectivity pairs with the free all-in-one mobile app for access to the OneChart™ feature smart notifications2 software updates Garmin Helm Garmin Quickdraw™ Community data and more. Integrated ANT® TechnologyConnect with some of your favorite devices such as quatix® marine watches gWind™ Wireless 2 transducers GNX™ Wind marine instruments and wireless remote controls. JI939 ConnectivityNow you can connect your chartplotter to different kinds of engines including Yamaha engines. OneHelm™ FeatureThis exclusive feature brings together all the operations and capabilities of third-party devices such as EmpirBus™ digital switching on one screen.In The BoxGPSMAP 1242xsv Plus chartplotterPower cable8-pin transducer to 12-pin sonar adapter cableNMEA 2000 T-connectorNMEA 2000 drop cable (2 m)Bail mount kit with knobsFlush mount kit with gasketProtective coverTrim piece snap coversDocumentationConnectionsGarmin Marine Network™ Ports: 2Transducer Ports: 1 (12 Pin)NMEA 2000® Port: 1NMEA 0183 Input Ports: 1NMEA 0183 Output Ports: 1J1939 Port: 1Video Input Ports:  1 BNCVideo Output Ports: 1 HDMIWireless Connectivity: Yes1 Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations2 When paired with a compatible smartphoneWi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.