12-Inch Chartplotter with Touch Display and Garmin Navionics+ Charts

The Garmin GPS Map 1243 Chartplotter with Navionics+ mapping and 12” display will make navigating the open water the ultimate boating experience. The pre-loaded Garmin Navionics+ charts provide coastal and inland coverage for the US with data sourced from Garmin and Navionics. Preloaded Garmin Navionics Charts include detailed coverage of the entire U.S. coasts, lakes, rivers and inland waterways, plus Alaska and Hawaii. Canada coverage of coastal British Columbia, the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Coverage includes Bermuda, the Bahamas, Baja California, the Gulf of California, Johnston Atoll and Palmyra Atoll/Kingman Reef.

The GPSMAP 1243 GN+ Chartplotter features a large 12” touchscreen with high-resolution IPS color display. Excellent picture clarity, sunlight viewability and customizable screens, makes the 1243 a top network chartplotter.

The Garmin GPSMAP GN+ displays are compatible with Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts, Garmin's premier chart offering. Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts include both coastal and lake coverage within the region of your choice. Data is sourced from Garmin and Navionics in order to provide you with exceptional detail. Regions are larger than previous charting from Garmin and provide High Resolution Relief Shading, Auto Guidance+ routing, High Resolution Satellite Imagery, Sonar Imagery, Aerial Photography, SideScan Images and 1-year of free daily updates via the Garmin ActiveCaptain app! Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts require premium content to be downloaded post purchase via the ActiveCaptain app with a compatible smartphone or tablet. All premium chart options are available in the region of your choice and sold separately.

The GPSMAP 1243 supports external sounder modules via network connection. The 1243 does not have an internal sounder, therefore if sonar is desired, an external sounder will be required. Select from Garmin Panoptix LiveScope Plus with GLS10 or the GSD series of sounder modules, all sold separately.

Full Garmin marine network support! It’s now easier than ever to add components such as a secondary display, SiriusXM weather, radar, and more. Simply connect any of those devices to one of the two available network ports for simple plug and play network sharing. Share detailed information with other Garmin MFDs such as maps, user data, IP camera video, and more. Your Garmin GPSMAP 1243 is also NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 compatible. Connect autopilots, VHF, AIS and more via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000. The built-in J1939 port allows for easy engine integration for seamless support for an array of engines including Yamaha engines.

Built in WiFi connectivity allows for ActiveCaptain app support. Simply pair your charplotter with the Free ActiveCaptain app and gain access to the Garmin OneChart feature which allows users to see smart notifications of texts/emails, download software updates, access Garmin QuickDraw communities, and more. The exclusive OneHelm feature brings operations and capabilities of third-party devices such as EmpireBus digital switching together on one screen. For our friendly sailors, Garmin incorporated SailAssist Sailing Features to view laylines, offer enhanced wind rose data, wind angles and more taking the guesswork out of sailing all on one display. Away from your vessel? Easily connect with Garmin ANT to your Garmin Marine watch or wireless remote controls and wireless wind instruments.

If you are looking for a large display fully networkable Chartplotter, the Garmin 1243 Navionics+ is the unit to consider!