Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv Chartplotter/Sonar Combos Review

Get a sharper view from your connected helm with the Garmin GPSMAP® 1243xsv chartplotter. With its high-resolution 12” in-plane switching display ultrasleek design and vivid sonar color palette it seamlessly integrates into your Garmin marine system. GPSMAP 1243xsv also features built-in Ultra Hi...gh-Definition SideVü and ClearVü scanning sonars and supports 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar as well as fully networkable radar and Panoptix LiveScope™ sonar devices. Preloaded BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland maps give you the best of Garmin and Navionics® data — plus Auto Guidance1 technology. Easily build your marine system — from compatible sonar and autopilots to compatible radar cameras and multimedia — using HTML 5.0 NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183 network connectivity J1939 for engines and the Garmin Marine Network. Or pair your plotter with your other compatible Garmin devices such as quatix® marine smartwatches wind transducers wireless remote controls and more. Features: High-resolution in-plane switching touchscreen displays offer improved sunlight readability and wide-angle visibility over previous-generation 12” units  Fast and responsive this robust GPSMAP® system references 10 Hz GNSS (GPS GLONASS and Galileo) for accurate positioning and smooth speed as well as COG data  Slimline display borders edge-to-edge glass and reduced unit footprint make for easy retrofit in a wider range of dash configurations Preloaded mapping includes LakeVü g3 and BlueChart® g3 with the best of Garmin and Navionics® data plus built-in Auto Guidance1 technology for confidence in helping you get where you need to go J1939 engine connectivity for easy integration with engines and our exclusive OneHelm™ feature for connecting to compatible third-party devices such as EmpirBus™ digital switching Easily build your marine system — from compatible sonar and autopilots to compatible radar cameras and multimedia — using NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183 network connectivity and the Garmin Marine Network Use built-in Wi-Fi® networking to pair with the free ActiveCaptain® app2 for access to OneChart™ smart notifications software updates and more Integrated ANT® technology support for use with your compatible quatix® marine smartwatches gWind™ Wireless 2 transducer GNX™ Wind marine instrument and wireless remote controls Built-in Ultra High-Definition SideVü and ClearVü scanning sonars with high-contrast vivid color palettes to help distinguish fish from structure  Supports Panoptix™ and Panoptix LiveScope™ sonar devices 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar and more 1 Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations  2 Requires app on your compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.