Experience an advanced all-in-one solution with our 12" Garmin GPSMAP 1242xsv keyed combo. It features a large, bright screen coupled with a keypad interface and multifunction control knob. It comes with built-in support for Garmin CHIRP sonar along with CHIRP ClearVü™ and CHIRP SideVü™ scanning sonars. The combo also supports Panoptix™ and LiveScope™ sonar products, including the LiveScope™ Plus System and a wide range of other transducers (sold separately). Use built-in Wi-Fi® technology to pair with the free ActiveCaptain® smartphone app for access to the OneChart™ feature, smart notifications, Garmin Quickdraw™ Community data, and more. Garmin Marine Network support allows sharing of sonar, maps, user data, radar, IP cameras, and live sonar among multiple units. Plus, there’s NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183 network connectivity support, including autopilots, digital switching, weather, media, VHF, AIS, and other sensors. These units also include integrated ANT® connectivity support for use with compatible quatix® smartwatches, the gWind™ Wireless 2 transducer, GNX™ Wind marine instrument, and wireless remote controls (sold separately). Preloaded Garmin Navionics+™ coastal charts and inland mapping feature Auto Guidance+™ technology (Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.) Plus, there’s support for optional Garmin Navionics Vision+™ premium map content. The combo also includes Quickdraw Contours software and the Quickdraw Community on our Garmin Connect™ online network. See RPMs, fuel flow, temperature, trim, and more for up to four of your compatible Mercury® engines by using the SmartCraft® Connect gateway.
Specifications| Performance and Physical | |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 8.9" x 2.7" (35.8 x 22.6 x 6.9 cm) |
| Display size | 10.3" x 6.4" (26.2 x 16.3 cm) |
| Display resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Display type | WXGA display |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Power consumption | Max power usage at 10 Vdc: 34.8 W |
| Antenna | Internal or external over NMEA 2000 |
| Mounting options | Bail or flush |
| Receiver | 10 Hz high-sensitivity |
| Garmin Marine Network™ ports | 2 |
| Preloaded maps | Garmin Navionics+ coastal and inland water charts for the U.S. and Canada |
| Accepts data cards | 2 SD™ cards |
| Waypoints | 5,000 |
| Routes | 100 |
| Track log | 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks |
| Tide tables | Yes |
| Garmin Radar compatible | Yes |
| Garmin Sonar compatible | Yes (built-in) |
| Garmin SmartMode compatible (customizable monitor presets) | Yes |
| Supports AIS (tracks target ships position) | Yes |
| Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC-capable VHF radio) | Yes |
| Garmin Meteor™ Audio System compatible | Yes |
| Supports FUSION-Link™ compatible radios | Yes |
| GSD™ Black Box sonar support | Yes |
| GCV™ Black Box sonar support | Yes |
| ActiveCaptain compatible | Yes |
| Garmin Helm compatible | Yes |
| GRID™ (Garmin Remote Input Device) compatible | Yes |
| Wireless remote compatible | Yes |
| Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable | Yes |
| Dual-beam (77/200 kHz) sonar capable | Yes |
| Transmit power | 1 kW traditional; 1 kW CHIRP |
| CHIRP sonar technology | Yes (Built-in) |
| ClearVü | Yes with CHIRP (built-in) |
| SideVü | Yes with CHIRP (built-in) |
| Maximum depth | 5,000 ft at 1kW (depth capacity is dependent on water bottom type and other water conditions) |
| Bottom lock (shows return from the bottom up) | Yes |
| Water temperature log and graph | Yes |
| Sonar recording | Yes |
| Sonar history rewind | Yes |
| NMEA 2000® compatible | Yes |
| Transducer pin numbers | 12 |
| NMEA 0183 input ports | 1 |
| NMEA 0183 output ports | 1 |
| Video input ports | 1 BNC |
| Video output ports | None |
| Wireless connectivity | Yes |