Garmin GPSMAP 943xsv Chartplotter with GMR 18 HD3 Radome for Marine Navigation

GPSMAP 943xsv with GMR 18 HD3 Radome

With its sleek design, powerful processing, and upgraded IPS display, this advanced 9" chartplotter integrates seamlessly into your Garmin marine system.

Features:

• Easily integrate with more engines


• Connect to compatible third-party devices with OneHelm digital switching


• Easily build your marine system using the best network connectivity


• Navigate any waters with preloaded Garmin Navionics+ charts and mapping


• See below for your boat's built-in sonar capabilities


• Manage your marine experience from nearly anywhere

Ultra-High-Definition Scanning Sonar

Get built-in ultra-high-definition sidev and clearv scanning sonars with vivid, high-contrast color palettes to help distinguish fish from structure. Gpsmap X3 series also supports 1 KW chirp traditional sonar capabilities.

Panoptix Sonar Support

Pair with panoptix or livescope easy-to-interpret live sonar (transducer required, sold separately) to see all around your boat in real-time.

Faster, Sharper, Smarter

With its added processing power and slimline design featuring edge-to-edge glass and a smaller unit footprint, its easy to retrofit this plotter in a wider range of dash configurations.

Improved Display Optics

This higher-resolution display offers improved sunlight readability and visibility from any angle, with 50% more pixels than previous-generation GPSMAP devices.

Preloaded Mapping

Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with built-in Garmin Navionics+ integrated coastal and inland mapping that includes Auto Guidance+ technology3 and a 1-year subscription for downloadable daily updates and more on select chartplotters.

Optional Charts Maps

Bring a fresh look and feel to your chartplotter with the optional upgrade to Garmin Navionics Vision+ premium chart subscription, featuring downloadable high-resolution relief shading, satellite imagery, sonar imagery, and more.

Optional Radar Bundle

To help you avoid weather and traffic on the water, the compact 4 kW GMR 18 HD+ dome radar is available as a bundled option with your GPSMAP chartplotter/sonar package.

Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor

By networking select Garmin chartplotters with a force trolling motor and your compatible power-pole shallow water anchoring system, you can access advanced boat control features from your plotter, including smart anchor auto-deployment, smart anchor jog, auto stow, anchor drag detection, and auto guidance end-of-route anchoring. Spend more time fishing and less time positioning.

Garmin Sailassist Sailing Features

View laylines, race start line guidance, enhanced wind rose, heading and course-over-ground lines, true wind data fields, tide/current/time slider, wind angle, set and drift, wind speed, polars, and more.

Sailing Polars

Use the polar table to see key data, including how fast you should go at a certain wind angle and speed, so you know whether you need to adjust sail trim.

Garmin Marine Network

If you have multiple compatible Garmin devices on your boat, you can share informationsuch as maps, user data, radar, and IP camera videoamong them.

NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 Networks

Connect to compatible autopilots, digital switching, weather, fusion-link audio system, media, VHF, AIS, and more from one screen.

Activecaptain App

Built-in wi-fi connectivity pairs with the free all-in-one mobile app for access to the onechart feature, smart notifications, software updates, helm, Garmin quickdraw community data, and more.

Integrated Ant Technology

Connect with some of your favorite devices, such as Quatix marine watches, gWind wireless 2 transducers, GNX wind marine instruments, and wireless remote controls.

Engine Connectivity

Now you can connect your chartplotter to different kinds of engines, including select Yamaha engines.

OneHelm Feature

This feature brings together all the operations and capabilities of select third-party devices, such as EmpirBus digital switching, on one screen.

Send inReach Device Messages

Pair your inreach satellite COMMUNICATOR5 to your chartplotter and type custom messages using your mfds on-screen keyboard. Access your contact list or enter an email, inreach address, or phone number. You can also group messages by conversation for a texting-like experience.

In the Box (chartplotter):

• GPSMAP 943xsv chartplotter


• microSD card preinstalled


• Power cable


• NMEA 2000 T-connector


• NMEA 2000 drop cable (2 meters)


• 8-pin transducer to 12-pin sounder adapter cable


• Bail mount kit with knobs


• Flush mount kit with gasket


• Protective cover


• Trim-piece snap covers


• Documentation

In the Box (radome):

• GMR 18 HD3 dome radar


• Power cable (49.21 ft)


• Network cable (49.21 ft)


• Mounting hardware kit and template


• Installation instructions

General:

• Dimension: 9.2 x 6.4 x 3 (23.3 x 16.2 x 7.6 cm)


• Weight: 3.6 lbs (1.6 KG)


• Waterproof: IPX7


• Touchscreen: Yes


• Display Type: WXGA


• Display Size: 7.8 x 4.4; 9.0 diagonal (19.9 cm x 11.2 cm; 22.9 cm diagonal)


• Display Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixels


• Mounting Options: Bail, flush, or flat (Garmin does not offer any hardware or accessories for a flat-mount installation. Professional tools and knowledge are required.)


• Input: Touchscreen

Maps Memory:

• Accepts Data Cards: 2 MicroSD cards (Back of Unit)


• Waypoints: 5000


• Track Points: 50,000


• Tracks: 50 saved tracks


• Navigation Routes: 100

Sensors:

• GPS: Yes


• Glonass: Yes


• Galileo: Yes


• Has Built-In Receiver: Yes


• Receiver: 10Hz


• NMEA 2000 Compatible: Yes


• NMEA 0183 Compatible: Yes


• Supports WAAS: Yes

Built-In Maps:

• Built-in Auto Guidance+: Yes


• Garmin Navionics+ Inland Coastal: Yes


• Tide Tables: Yes

Optional Map Support:

• Garmin Navionics+: Yes


• Garmin Navionics Vision+: Yes


• Topo 100K: Yes


• Standard Mapping: Yes


• Garmin Quickdraw Contours: Yes


• Raster Chart Support: Yes

Chartplotter Features:

• Smart Mode Compatible: Yes


• AIS: Yes


• DSC: Yes


• Supports Fusion-Link Compatible Radios: Yes


• GSD Black Box Sonar Support: Yes


• GCV Black Box Sonar Support: Yes


• Activecaptain Compatible: Yes


• Grid (Garmin Remote Input Device) Compatible: Yes


• Wireless Remote Compatible: Yes


• Sailing Features: Yes


• Spoken Audio Alerts: Yes


• Onehelm Support: Yes

Electrical Features:

• Power Input: 10 to 32 Vdc


• Typical Current Draw at 12 Vdc: 1.37 A


• Maximum Current Draw at 12 Vdc: 3.20 A


• Maximum Power Usage at 10 Vdc: 40.2w

Sonar Features Specifications:

• Displays Sonar: Yes


• Power Output: 1 KW


• Traditional Sonar (Dual Frequency/Beam): Built-in (Single Channel Chirp, 50/70/83/200 Khz, L, M, H Chirp)


• Clearv: Built-in 260/455/800/1000/1200 kHz


• Sidev: Built-in 260/455/800/1000/1200 kHz


• Panoptix Sonar: Yes


• Livescope: Yes

Connections:

• NMEA 2000 Ports: 1


• Connections NMEA0183 Input Ports: 1


• NMEA 0183 Input (TX) Ports: 1


• Video Input Ports: 1 (BNC Composite)


• J1939 Ports: 1


• Garmin Marine Network Ports: 1


• 12-Pin Transducer Ports: 1


• USB Ports: Yes


• BNC External GPS Antenna Port: Yes


• Bluetooth Pairing: Yes


• Ant+ (Connectivity): Yes


• Garmin Wi-Fi Network (Local Connection): Yes

The Garmin GPSMAP 943xsv with GMR 18 HD3 Radome offers a high-performance marine navigation solution designed for anglers and boaters seeking precision and connectivity. Featuring a sleek 9-inch edge-to-edge glass display with 1280 x 720 resolution, it provides enhanced sunlight readability and wide viewing angles for clear visibility in all conditions. The device seamlessly integrates with existing Garmin systems and third-party accessories through NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, and Garmin Marine Network ports, facilitating comprehensive data sharing and control.
This chartplotter comes preloaded with Garmin Navionics+ charts, delivering detailed inland and coastal mapping, tide tables, and Auto Guidance+ technology to help plan routes efficiently. It also supports optional upgrades like Navionics Vision+ for high-resolution relief shading and satellite imagery, expanding your navigational options. The built-in sonar capabilities include ultra-high-definition side and clear views up to 1200 kHz, supporting traditional 1 kW chirp sonar, Panoptix, and Livescope sonar systems for real-time, all-around fish detection and structure visualization.
Designed for versatility, the GPSMAP 943xsv supports multiple mounting options, including bail and flush mounts, and is compatible with various transducers and external GPS antennas. Its processing power enables faster, sharper graphics and smoother operation, making it suitable for retrofit applications across diverse dash configurations. Advanced features like Garmin SailAssist provide race and sailing data such as laylines, wind rose, and polars, optimizing your time on the water whether for fishing or racing.
Connectivity is a core aspect, with built-in Wi-Fi supporting the ActiveCaptain app for software updates, smart notifications, and community sharing. The device also supports sending messages via paired inReach satellite communicators, managing boat systems with OneHelm digital switching, and controlling Power-Pole shallow water anchors remotely. With compatibility for multiple devices and optional radar bundles like the GMR 18 HD3 dome, this chartplotter offers a comprehensive marine electronics package for serious boaters and anglers alike.

Features:

• High-resolution 9-inch edge-to-edge glass display for excellent sunlight readability

• Preloaded Garmin Navionics+ charts with inland and coastal mapping, tide tables, and Auto Guidance+ technology

• Supports optional Navionics Vision+ for high-res relief shading, satellite imagery, and sonar overlays

• Built-in ultra-high-definition sidev and clearv scanning sonar with up to 1200 kHz frequency

• Supports Panoptix and Livescope real-time sonar for all-around fish and structure visualization

• Powerful processing for faster, sharper graphics and smoother operation

• Multiple mounting options including bail and flush mount; compatible with various transducers

• Advanced sailing features like laylines, wind rose, true wind data, and Polars for racing

• Garmin Marine Network, NMEA 2000, and NMEA 0183 compatibility for seamless data sharing

• Built-in Wi-Fi with ActiveCaptain for updates, notifications, and community sharing

• Supports sending messages via paired inReach satellite communicators

• Integration with Power-Pole shallow water anchors for smart control

• Optional radar bundle with GMR 18 HD3 dome for weather and traffic monitoring

• Supports multiple external sensors, autopilots, and multimedia devices for comprehensive control