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About the Product
Navigate with confidence on US and Canadian waters with the Garmin GPSMAP 743 7-inch Plotter. This high-resolution touchscreen chartplotter blends a brighter, sharper display with powerful performance to keep you on the fastest, safest route. Preloaded with Garmins Navionics+ coastal charts and inland mapping, it’s ready to guide you right out of the box.
Sharper visuals. Faster performance.
- 7-inch high‑resolution touchscreen with 60% more pixels for crisp charts and easy readability in bright sun.
- Nearly 2x processing power for rapid screen updates, smooth pan/zoom, and responsive navigation prompts.
- 10 Hz GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) for accurate position updates, smoother speed and course over ground data.
- Slimline, edge-to-edge glass design for a sleek, retrofit-friendly fit on a wider range of dash layouts.
Maps, planning and navigation aids
- Preloaded Navionics+ coastal charts and inland mapping provide thorough coverage right from the start.
- Auto Guidance+ technology for planning assistance to help you determine routes and passages (for planning purposes; not a substitute for safe navigation).
- Navionics Vision+ support for premium map content when you need higher detail and coverage.
Build and expand your Marine System
- J1939 engine connectivity and OneHelm for seamless integration with compatible engines and third-party devices.
- Easy system expansion with compatible sonar, autopilots, radar, cameras and multimedia using NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183, plus the Garmin Marine Network.
- Wi‑Fi networking to pair with the free ActiveCaptain app for OneChart access, smart notifications and software updates.
- Integrated ANT connectivity for compatible quatix watches, the gWind transducer, GNX Wind marine instrument and wireless remotes.
Smart features that keep you ahead on the water
- OneChart access via Wi‑Fi with ActiveCaptain for up-to-date charts and services.
- FrontVü forward-looking sonar (sold separately) helps you spot obstructions ahead, with effectiveness improving at lower speeds
- Ready to pair with additional Garmin devices (radar, cameras, autopilots) and third-party gear for a complete helm ecosystem.
Take command of your cockpit with the GPSMAP 743 and enjoy a connected, capable, and expandable chartplotter that makes coastal and inland navigation simpler, safer and more enjoyable.
| General | |
| PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS | 7.6" x 5.5" x 2.9" (19.2 x 14.0 x 7.4 cm) |
| DISPLAY SIZE | 6.1" x 3.5"; 7.0" diagonal (15.4 x 9.1 cm; 17.8 cm diagonal) |
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| DISPLAY TYPE | WSVGA display |
| WEIGHT | 2.8 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| WATER RATING | IPX7 |
| POLARIZED SUPPORT | Yes |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | Max power usage at 10 Vdc: 17.6 W Typical current draw at 12 Vdc: 1.1 A Max current draw at 12 Vdc: 1.5 A |
| ANTENNA | Internal or external over NMEA 2000 |
| MOUNTING OPTIONS | Bail, flush or flat |
| RECEIVER | 10 Hz high-sensitivity |
| GARMIN MARINE NETWORK™ PORTS | 1 |
| Maps & Memory | |
| PRELOADED MAPS | US and Canada Garmin Navionics+™ coastal charts and inland mapping |
| ACCEPTS DATA CARDS | 2 microSD™ cards (back of unit) |
| WAYPOINTS | 5,000 |
| TRACK LOG | 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks |
| ROUTES | 100 |
| Outdoor Recreation | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 (Differential) |
| NMEA 0183 OUTPUT PORTS | 1 (Differential) |
| VIDEO INPUT PORTS | 1 BNC |
| WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY | Yes |
| J1939 COMPATIBLE | Yes |
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