Garmin GPSMAP 1242xsv Touchscreen Combo w/ GMR 18 xHD Radar Review

GPSMAP 1242xsv Touch with GMR 18 xHD RadarGPSMAP 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 ClearVu and SideVu scanning sonars and its compatible with Panoptix all-seeing s...onar. Preloaded BlueChart g3 HD charts and LakeVu 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 Combo1 kW single-channel CHIRP sonar provides crystal-clear images with remarkable target separation and definitionClearVu and SideVu scanning sonars deliver nearly photographic images of what is below around and to the sides of your boatPreloaded BlueChart g3 charts and LakeVu 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 ClearVu and SideVu 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 CartographyLakeVu g3 inland maps and BlueChart g3 coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data and Auto Guidance1 technology. LakeVu g3 and BlueChart g3 include Auto Guidance1 which uses your desired depth and overhead clearance to calculate routes and provide a suggested path to follow. LakeVu g3 provides coverage on more than 17000 lakes with up to 1 contours. BlueChart g3 also includes NOAA raster cartography available as a free downloadable feature via the ActiveCaptain app. Additionally they both offer easy-to-use features such as Depth Range Shading and Shallow Water Shading which let you view your target depth to avoid running aground.Upgrade to Our Best Maps on the WaterAccessory map purchases such as LakeVu g3 Ultra or BlueChart g3 Vision add even more features and detail to your maps and charts. LakeVu g3 Ultra and BlueChart g3 Vision add high-resolution relief shading which provides an easy-to-interpret clearer view of bottom structure than contour lines alone - plus many other chart and map-enhancing features.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 youll 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 its quick and easy to drop up to 5000 accurate waypoints and find your way back to them.In The BoxGPSMAP 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 coversDocumentationConnectionsGarmin 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: YesAuto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operationsWi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.GMR 18 xHD4 kW high-definition 18 dome radarPairs ease of use with advanced open-array features48 or 24 RPM rotation speeds for fast screen refreshes auto adjusts as needed based on range48 Mile max range settingNo complex user settings easy to install and start usingOur next-generation 4 kW high-definition GMR 18 xHD dome radar pairs ease of use with advanced open-array features. Its intuitive operation makes modes and settings simple to understand so you can enjoy great performance without a lot of technical know-how.The GMR 18 xHD delivers higher resolution than our previous generation 18 dome radars. New Dynamic Auto Gain and Dynamic Sea Filter continually adjust to your surroundings providing optimal performance in varying conditions. Choose from multiple levels of aggressiveness or use manual gain adjustment. Dual range operation allows fully independent split-screen display of far and close radar views in full 8-bit color (select chartplotters); range of 48 nm. Optional No Transmit Zone can protect areas behind the radar from being radiated while providing full forward-looking radar capability. This makes installation more flexible by providing more suitable installation options on your boat.In The Box:GMR 18 xHDMounting hardware kitPower cable (15 m/49.21 ft)Network cable (15 m/49.21 ft)Installation instructionsMounting templateGrommet for marine cable