Garmin GPSMAP® 1243xsv Chartplotter & GMR™ 18 HD3 Radar Pack
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The Garmin GPSMAP® 1243xsv & GMR™ 18 HD3 Radar Pack combines a 12" touchscreen chartplotter/fishfinder with a 4 kW magnetron radar dome into a single, ready-to-install bundle. Everything you need to add chart navigation, sonar, and radar to your vessel arrives together — matched, tested, and cabled by Garmin.
GPSMAP® 1243xsv Chartplotter/Fishfinder
- 12" edge-to-edge IPS touchscreen — high-resolution, wide-viewing-angle display readable in direct sunlight
- Garmin Navionics+™ mapping included — integrated coastal and inland charts for North America; optional upgrade to Navionics Vision+™ premium subscription
- Built-in Ultra High-Definition SideVü™ and ClearVü™ scanning sonar — detailed side and down imaging of structure and bottom contour
- 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar — high-resolution fish arch separation at depth
- Panoptix LiveScope™ compatible — supports live forward- and down-scanning sonar (transducer sold separately)
- Garmin SailAssist™ — laylines, race start line guidance, wind rose, polars, set and drift, and tide/current/time slider for sailing-specific navigation
- Garmin Marine Network — share charts, sonar, and radar data across compatible Garmin devices on board
- NMEA 2000® & NMEA 0183 — integrates with onboard instruments, autopilots, and engine displays
- Engine connectivity — compatible with select Yamaha and other supported engine networks
- ActiveCaptain® app — built-in Wi-Fi® pairs with the free mobile app for chart updates, community data, and smart notifications
- OneHelm™ — consolidates compatible third-party devices (e.g., EmpirBus™ digital switching) onto a single screen
GMR™ 18 HD3 Radar Dome (Included)
- 4 kW transmit power, 36-nautical-mile maximum range
- MARPA target tracking — monitors up to 10 moving targets simultaneously
- Dynamic auto gain and sea clutter filter
- Dual-radar support — run a second radar simultaneously when connected to a compatible Garmin MFD
- Quiet dome drive motor
What’s in the Box
- GPSMAP 1243xsv unit with preinstalled microSD™ card
- Power cable
- NMEA 2000® T-connector and 2 m drop cable
- Bail mount kit with knobs
- Flush mount kit with gasket
- Protective cover and trim piece snap covers
- 8-pin transducer to 12-pin sounder adapter cable
- GMR 18 HD3 radome
- Radar mounting hardware kit
- Radar power cable (15 m)
- Radar network cable (15 m)
- Radar installation instructions and mounting template
Related Products
- Garmin GPSMAP® 1243xsv 12" Chartplotter/Fishfinder — standalone chartplotter without radar
- Garmin GPSMAP 1243xsv Chartplotter with GMR 18 HD3 Radar Bundle — alternate bundle configuration
- Garmin GPSMAP® 943xsv Chartplotter & GMR™ 18 HD3 Radar Pack — 9" display version of this bundle
- Garmin GMR™ 18 HD3 Radar Dome — standalone radar dome included in this bundle
Parts Desk Insights
Best use case: This pack is the most efficient way to add a full navigation suite — charts, sonar, and radar — to a powerboat or sailboat in the 28–45 ft range. The 1243xsv’s 12" IPS display is large enough for a primary helm station without requiring a full MFD enclosure, and the included GMR 18 HD3 covers the radar requirement for coastal cruising, overnight passages, and busy anchorages. The SideVü and ClearVü sonar makes it equally capable as a fishing platform. Boaters who already own a compatible Garmin chartplotter and only need the radar should consider the GMR™ 18 HD3 Radar Dome on its own. Those with a smaller helm or tighter budget should look at the 943xsv Radar Pack with its 9" display. Anglers wanting live sonar will need to add a Panoptix LiveScope™ transducer separately.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 3–4 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
Returns & warranty
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If you are not fully satisfied, you may request a return within 30 days of delivery. All returns must receive pre-approval prior to being sent back. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
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Item must be in new, unused condition
Product must be in its original packaging
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