Meet the Garmin GPSMAP 1222xsv — a powerful 12-inch chartplotter and sonar all-in-one designed for boaters who want a flexible, expandable navigation and sonar system. This model ships without a transducer, so you can tailor your sonar setup with transducers that fit your boat and waters (transducers sold separately).
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Display & interface: 12-inch color display with a rugged keypad interface and a multifunction control knob for fast, one-handed operation.
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Transducer: Ships without a transducer, allowing you to tailor your sonar setup with a transducer that fits your boat and waters (transducers sold separately).
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Sonar & imaging: Built-in CHIRP sonar with CHIRP ClearVü and CHIRP SideVü for detailed underwater views and target separation.
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Panoptix compatibility: Panoptix compatible support for real-time all-seeing sonar across multiple modes (transducers sold separately).
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Maps and memory: Two SD card slots for expandable maps and data; no preloaded maps out of the box; supports LakeVü and other compatible cartography options via SD cards.
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Waypoints, routes & tracking: 5,000 waypoints, 100 routes, and a track log of 50,000 points with 50 saved tracks.
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Networking & smart features: Fully network capable for Garmin Marine Network; NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 compatible; built-in Wi‑Fi for ActiveCaptain trip planning, lake pre-fishing, map shopping, and software updates; SiriusXM Weather & Radio compatible; ANT wireless compatibility with quatix marine watches, Garmin Nautix displays, gWind transducers, GNX Wind, and wireless remotes.
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Radar & sonar ecosystem: Garmin Radar compatible; Garmin Sonar compatible with external black box (sold separately); AIS compatibility for tracking target ships; supports DSC (displays position data from DSC-capable devices).
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Power, durability & mounting: IPX7 water rating; power consumption up to 34.8 W at 10 Vdc; typical current draw 2.2 A at 12 Vdc; max 2.9 A; bail or flush mounting.
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Performance & physical: Dimensions 14.1" x 8.9" x 2.7" (35.8 x 22.6 x 6.9 cm); display resolution 1280 x 800; display type WXGA; weight 5.2 lbs; antenna options internal or external over NMEA 2000; NMEA 2000 compatible; NMEA 0183 compatible; SiriusXM Weather & Radio compatible.
This all-in-one solution is designed to grow with you. Plan trips and pre-fish with built‑in Wi‑Fi and ActiveCaptain, add maps through the SD card slots, and expand your system over time with compatible transducers, radar, and Garmin modules. Its high‑contrast display, precise positioning, and versatile sonar options help you navigate with confidence and locate productive fishing spots more efficiently.
| 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 |
| Chartplotter Features |
| Garmin Radar compatible |
Yes |
| Garmin Sonar compatible |
Yes (with external black box, sold separately) |
| Wireless remote compatible |
Yes |
| Supports AIS (tracks target ships position) |
Yes |
| Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC-capable VHF radio) |
Yes |
| Tide tables |
Yes |
| Garmin Meteor Audio System compatible |
Yes |
| Supports Fusion Lync compatible marine radios |
Yes |
| GSD™ Black Box sonar support |
Yes |
| GCV™ Black Box sonar support |
Yes |
| BlueChart® Mobile (planning) compatible |
Yes |
| Garmin Helm compatible |
Yes |
| GRID™ (Garmin Remote Input Device) compatible |
Yes |
| Connections |
| Transducer |
1 - 12 pin |
| NMEA 0183 input ports |
1 |
| NMEA 0183 output ports |
1 |
| Video input ports |
1 BNC |
| Video output ports |
None |
| Wireless connectivity |
Yes |
| Garmin Marine Network™ ports |
2 |
| Sonar Features and Specifications |
| CHIRP sonar technology |
Yes (Built-in) |
| ClearVü |
Yes with CHIRP (built-in) |
| SideVü |
Yes with CHIRP (built-in) |
| Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable |
Yes |
| Dual-beam (77/200 kHz) sonar capable |
Yes |
| Frequencies supported |
Traditional: 50/77/83/200 kHz CHIRP (low, medium, high) ClearVü/SideVü (260/455/800 kHz) (dependent on transducer) |
| Transmit power |
1 kW traditional; 1 kW CHIRP |
| 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 |