12” Keypad Controlled Combination GPS/Sonar

An all in one, navigational and sonar unit with full networking capabilities, the Garmin 1242 xsv takes the stage. Built with a 12” diagonal color display with a functional keypad and control knob, the 1242xs v is easy to use and offers simplified user interfaces. This combination unit fully supports Garmin Chirp Sonar, Chirp ClearVu, and Chirp SideVu scanning options along with the Panoptix forward scanning sonar, giving you the ultimate bottom, side, and forward scanning images.

Detailed Garmin Bluechart g3 coastal charting and LakeVu g3 inland maps provide exceptional coverage throughout the U.S. Now with Navionics data and auto-guidance, these detailed maps include features such as elevation shading of bottom structure, shallow water shading, 1' contours on the coast as well as Raster Cartography.

Garmin offers several Premium chart options for this Garmin display including Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts. Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts include both coastal and inland coverage within the region of your choice. Data is sourced from Garmin and Navionics in order to provide you with exceptional detail. These charts include 1-year of daily updates, ensuring your chart data is always current! Premium features include High Resolution Relief Shading, High Resolution Satellite Imagery, Sonar Imagery, Aerial Photography, SideScan Images and More! Garmin Navionics Vision+ charts require premium content to be downloaded post purchase. Other chart options for this unit include Garmin BlueChart G3 Vision and Garmin LakeVu Ultra charts. All premium chart options are available in the region of your choice and sold separately.

Full NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 connectivity supports the addition of other items to the vessel such as autopilots, Fusion-Link, AIS, VHF, etc. Numerical data will easily be shared over the NMEA network and displayed on your plotter screen. Via the Garmin Marine Network, you have the capability to add such components like multiple displays, radars (dome or array), cameras and allows for sharing of maps, routes, and waypoints.

Built-in WiFi and ANT connectivity usage, the 1242 xsv can connect effortlessly with your compatible smartphone or tablet running Garmin’s Bluechart Mobile or Helm app. The Garmin Helm app will allow the mariner to view and control the chartplotter from your phone or tablet, and working along the the Bluechart Mobile app, you are then able to obtain weather information and plan routes accordingly and send them to your iPhone or iPad. Refresh rates up to 10 times per second, quickdraw contours, and sail assist features are just some of the added must haves you will get when purchasing your Garmin 1242xsv. For the ultimate navigation and sonar unit while out on the water, the Garmin GPSMAP 1242xsv is the perfect option.

FLIR Camera Supportis another exciting feature of the 1242xsv. All next generation M-series models and new digital models are now supported with continuous zoom support and gyro stabilization control.

The Garmin 1242xsvsupports the Garmin inReach Mini Satellite Communicator which allows users to select from a list of preset responses to communicate with friends and family directly from your chartplotter.

Enjoy the benefits of advanced real-time sonar images with the aid of the Garmin Panoptix LiveScope Transducer System. Panoptix sonar is now better than ever with a zoom features that allow users to zoom without losing view of the original image. This is achieved through a secondary zoom window and allows for convenient viewing of detailed Panoptix images.

Garmin is continually improving the functionality of their existing product line through software updates. These updates are quick, simple, free of charge and are necessary for optimal performance.
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**Transducer Required for Sonar Capabilities, Sold Separately