Experience the Garmin GPSMAP 1222 12-inch Plotter Worldwide Basemap — the all-in-one navigation powerhouse designed for cruisers, sailors, and racing crews. Its large, bright 12-inch color display pairs with a tactile keypad and a multifunction control knob, delivering quick, intuitive control even in challenging conditions.
Premium mapping, precise navigation
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12-inch color display with a fast, responsive interface for easy chart reading and route planning.
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High-sensitivity 10 Hz GPS and GLONASS receiver refreshes position and heading 10 times per second for smoother on-screen movement and accurate guidance.
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Worldwide Basemap with optional BlueChart g2 Vision HD charts for Auto Guidance and premium navigation features.
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Memory expansion via two SD card slots to add LakeVü HD, LakeVü HD Ultra, BlueChart g2 HD, or BlueChart g2 Vision HD maps.
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Auto Guidance and other advanced charting tools unlock confident routing and safer passages.
Rugged, network-ready performance
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Fully network capable with Garmin Marine Network, NMEA 2000, and NMEA 0183 support for autopilots, weather, VHF, AIS, FUSION-Link, and more.
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Share data across your boat — sonar, maps, user data, radar (dome or open-array), IP cameras, and Panoptix sonar can be shared among multiple Garmin units.
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Built-in Wi-Fi supports BlueChart Mobile 2.0 and Garmin Helm, letting you plan routes and monitor your chartplotter from a smartphone or tablet.
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ANT wireless connectivity integrates with quatix marine watches, Garmin Nautix in-view displays, gWind Wireless 2 transducers, GNX Wind instruments, and wireless remotes.
Smart steering, powerful sailing features
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Pre-race guidance page with virtual starting line, laylines, time to burn, and a synchronized race timer across Garmin devices for a competitive edge.
- Advanced sailing tools include an enhanced wind rose, heading and course-over-ground lines, set and drift, and true vs. apparent wind data for strategic decisions.
- Import and reuse waypoints, tracks, or routes from other devices via GPX formatting for seamless data transfer.
Ready for the long voyage
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High expandability with multiple network options and map purchases to tailor your charting experience.
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Powerful performance with quick waypoint storage (up to 5,000) and accurate auto-routing to keep you on course.
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Designed for reliability to meet the demands of cruising, sailing, and racing in any conditions.
With the GPSMAP 1222, you get a true all-in-one navigation solution that blends clarity, connectivity, and advanced sailing features into a single, easy-to-use plotter. Elevate your onboard navigation, planning, and race-day planning with Garmin’s most capable 12-inch chartplotter.
| 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 |
| Antenna |
Internal or external over NMEA 2000 |
| NMEA 2000® compatible |
Yes |
| NMEA 0183 compatible |
Yes |
| SiriusXM™ Weather & Radio compatible |
Yes |
| Power consumption |
Max power usage at 10 Vdc: 34.8 W
Typical current draw at 12 Vdc: 2.2 A
Max current draw at 12 Vdc: 2.9 A |
| Mounting options |
Bail or flush |
| Maps and Memory |
| Preloaded maps |
None |
| Accepts data card |
2 SD™ cards |
| Waypoints |
5,000 |
| Routes |
100 |
| Track log |
50,000 points; 50 saved tracks |
| Outdoor Recreation Features |
| Tide tables |
Yes |
| Chartplotter Features |
| Garmin Radar compatible |
Yes |
| Garmin Sonar compatible |
Yes (with external black box, sold separately) |
| 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 |
| Sonar Features & Specifications |
| CHIRP sonar technology |
Yes (with external black box, sold separately) |
| ClearVü |
Yes (with external black box, sold separately) |
| SideVü |
Yes (with external black box, sold separately) |
| Connections |
| NMEA 2000® compatible |
Yes |
| NMEA 0183 input ports |
1 |
| NMEA 0183 output ports |
1 |
| Video input ports |
1 BNC |
| Video output ports |
None |
| Wireless connectivity |
Yes |
