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The GPSMAP 1243xsv is Garmin's 12-inch combo chartplotter and sonar unit for offshore and coastal boats. It runs the full Garmin Marine ecosystem: BlueChart g3 charts, CHIRP and ClearVü/SideVü sonar, radar, AIS and autopilot integration, all on a bright 12-inch touchscreen. It is a step below the 16-inch 16xx series and a step up from the 9-inch 9xx units, so it suits skippers who want a large, readable helm display without the flagship footprint. Owners like the screen and the Garmin interface; the main complaints are the learning curve and the cost of charts and add-on modules.
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Lowest price we've seen: $3,099.99 on Nov 9 at West Marine. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.
Owners praise the big, bright screen and the fast, stable GPS, and many say the Garmin interface is easier than rivals once learned. Complaints center on the learning curve, the extra cost of charts and modules, and the space the unit takes at the helm.
