Garmin GPSMAP 1243 Chartplotter

Overview Garmin GPSMAP 1243 Chartplotter

Garmin GPSMAP 1243 Chartplotter is a chartplotter built for mariners who need fast chart handling, clear screen visibility, and reliable system integration at the helm. It combines 12-inch, 1280 x 800 pixels (WXGA), High-Speed Robust System, together with Preloaded Garmin Navionics+™.

The Garmin GPSMAP 1243 is the advanced choice for boaters outfitting mid-sized cruisers, sportfishing vessels, or sailing yachts where screen real estate and professional features are non-negotiable. Because the processing power is highly optimized, you can zoom and pan through your route with zero stutter, providing better confidence during high-traffic maneuvers.

Key Features

• Display and visibility: 12-inch, 1280 x 800 pixels (WXGA). This supports clear chart viewing and better readability at the helm.
• Processing platform: High-Speed Robust System. It helps keep menu response, chart redraws, and split-screen operation smooth.
• Networking and integration: NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, Garmin Marine Network. Compatible networking helps the unit share charts, radar, sensors, cameras, and other onboard data where supported.
• Chart ecosystem: Preloaded Garmin Navionics+™. This supports route planning and chart management using the chart platform available for the model.
• Position data: 10 Hz GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo. This supports accurate vessel positioning and update speed for navigation tasks.
• Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi, ANT, and Bluetooth. Wireless links help with device pairing, data sharing, and chart or software workflows where supported.

Applications

The Garmin GPSMAP 1243 is the advanced choice for boaters outfitting mid-sized cruisers, sportfishing vessels, or sailing yachts where screen real estate and professional features are non-negotiable. Because the processing power is highly optimized, you can zoom and pan through your route with zero stutter, providing better confidence during high-traffic maneuvers.

Its slimline design and reduced footprint also make it an ideal candidate for retrofitting into dash configurations that previously could only accommodate smaller, lower-resolution units.

Specifications

What’s Included

• 1x Garmin GPSMAP 1243 Chartplotter
• 1x microSD™ Card (Preinstalled)
• 1x Power Cable
• 1x NMEA 2000 T-connector and NMEA 2000 Drop Cable
• 1x Bail Mount Kit with Knobs and Flush Mount Kit with Gasket
• 1x Protective Suncover and Trim Piece Snap Covers
• 1x Comprehensive Documentation Pack