Meet the Garmin GPSMAP 943xsv 9-inch combo chartplotter for US and Canada waters. This no-transducer bundle delivers sharp imaging, trusted navigation, and a scalable marine network to grow with your onboard system.
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Display & Design: 9.0" diagonal WXGA display (1280 x 720) with edge-to-edge glass for clear visibility and sunlight readability; compact 9.2" x 6.4" x 3" chassis with slim borders.
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Imaging & Sonar: Ultra High-Definition SideVü and ClearVü scanning sonar with vivid color palettes; supports 1 kW traditional CHIRP sonar and is ready for live sonar devices; no transducer included.
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Maps & Navigation: Preloaded Navionics+ charts for offshore, coastal, and inland waters in the U.S. and Canada; option to upgrade to Navionics Vision+ premium maps for enhanced detail.
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Performance & Connectivity: 10 Hz GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) for accurate positioning; built-in Wi‑Fi for ActiveCaptain, OneChart, smart notifications, and software updates; integrated ANT connectivity for quatix watches and GNX Wind instruments; fully networkable with third-party radar, cameras, autopilots via NMEA 2000/0183 and Garmin Marine Network.
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Power & Durability: IPX7 water rating; transmit power of 1 kW traditional; 1 kW CHIRP; max power consumption around 22 W (typical 1.3 A at 12 V; max 1.8 A).
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Storage & Memory: Accepts 2 microSD cards; 5,000 waypoints; 50,000 track points; 100 routes for extensive data management.
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Mounting & Expansion: Bail, flush, or flat mounting options; internal or external antenna options over NMEA 2000; Garmin Marine Network port with 1 connection; supports live sonar expansion and radar integration.
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Additional Features: Auto Guidance+ technology for route planning; tide tables available for coastal planning; radar compatibility to pair with compatible Garmin radar systems.
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Transducer: No transducer included.
This setup delivers a sharp, responsive interface, rich sonar imagery, and a scalable marine network—empowering you to build a complete Garmin ecosystem from sonar to radar, cameras to autopilots. Whether charting coastal passages or exploring inland waterways, the GPSMAP 943xsv helps you plan with confidence and navigate with clarity.
| General |
| PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS |
9.2" x 6.4" x 3" (23.3 x 16.2 x 7.6 cm) |
| DISPLAY SIZE |
7.8" x 4.4"; 9.0" diagonal |
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION |
1280 x 720 pixels |
| DISPLAY TYPE |
WXGA display |
| WEIGHT |
3.6 lbs (1.6 kg) |
| WATER RATING |
IPX7 |
| POLARIZED SUPPORT |
Yes |
| POWER CONSUMPTION |
Max power usage at 10 Vdc: 22 W
Typical current draw at 12 Vdc: 1.3 A
Max current draw at 12 Vdc: 1.8 A |
| ANTENNA |
Internal or external over NMEA 2000 |
| MOUNTING OPTIONS |
Bail, flush or flat |
| RECEIVER |
10 Hz high-sensitivity |
| GARMIN MARINE NETWORK™ PORTS |
1 |
| TRANSMIT POWER |
1 kW traditional; 1 kW CHIRP |
| Maps & Memory |
| PRELOADED MAPS |
Garmin Navionics+ offshore, coastal and inland water charts for the U.S. and Canada |
| 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 (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 |
| 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 |
| 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 (260/455/800 kHz)
(dependent on transducer) |
| 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 |
| Connections |
| NMEA 2000® COMPATIBLE |
Yes |
| TRANSDUCER PIN NUMBERS |
12-pin (orange) |
| NMEA 0183 INPUT PORTS |
1 (Differential) |
| NMEA 0183 OUTPUT PORTS |
1 (Differential) |
| VIDEO INPUT PORTS |
1 BNC |
| WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY |
Yes |
| J1939 COMPATIBLE |
Yes |
