Garmin GPSMAP® 943xsv Combo GPS/Fishfinder GN+ w/GT23-TM
Garmin GPSMAP® 943xsv Combo GPS/Fishfinder GN+ w/GT23-TM — Product description
Upgrade your boating adventures with the Garmin GPSMAP 943xsv, a powerhouse combo unit that blends cutting-edge GPS charting and fishfinding into one sleek 9-inch touchscreen display. Designed for serious anglers, sailors, and powerboaters, this chartplotter delivers crystal-clear views of the water below and beyond, helping you locate fish, navigate tricky waters, and manage your vessel like a pro. Whether you're chasing trophy bass on inland lakes or exploring coastal hotspots, its robust features ensure you're always one step ahead.
Crystal-Clear Sonar Imaging for Unmatched Fish Detection
Dive deep into the water column with built-in Ultra High-Definition SideVü and ClearVü scanning sonars. These advanced technologies paint vivid, high-contrast images that make it easier to separate fish targets from underwater structures like rocks, weed beds, and drop-offs. The unit also supports 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar for broader coverage and deeper penetration, ideal for offshore pursuits.
Take your sonar game further by pairing with Panoptix or LiveScope systems (transducers sold separately). Get real-time, live-action views all around your boat—forward, sideways, and downward—revealing fish movements as they happen. Anglers rave about how this setup turns guesswork into precision hunting, boosting catch rates on every outing.
Sleek Design Meets High-Performance Processing
The GPSMAP 943xsv boasts an edge-to-edge IPS glass display that's brighter, sharper, and visible from any angle, even under direct sunlight. Its slim profile and compact footprint make retrofitting into tight helm spaces a breeze, while upgraded processing power handles complex data without lag. This means smoother panning across charts, faster route calculations, and seamless multitasking during busy days on the water.
Preloaded Charts and Smart Navigation Tools
Hit the water ready to go with preloaded Garmin Navionics+ charts covering U.S. coastal, offshore, and inland waters. Auto Guidance+ technology plots safe, efficient paths around obstacles, saving time on trip planning. For sailors, Garmin SailAssist features like laylines, race start guidance, wind roses, and polar tables provide data-driven insights to optimize sail trim and speed.
Upgrade to premium options for high-res satellite imagery, relief shading, and sonar logs that add layers of detail. Customize your view with tide data, current overlays, and course-over-ground lines for confident navigation in any conditions.
Build a Connected Marine Ecosystem
Link up with engines from various brands, including Yamaha, for real-time data like fuel levels, RPM, and trim position. The Garmin Marine Network shares maps, radar, IP cameras, and user data across multiple units. NMEA 2000 and 0183 compatibility opens doors to autopilots, VHF radios, AIS, weather stations, and audio systems—all controllable from one intuitive screen.
OneHelm digital switching integrates third-party devices for unified control. Stay linked via ANT+ to wearables like marine watches and wireless sensors, or Bluetooth for quick pairings. Engine data flows effortlessly, giving you a full dashboard view without clutter.
Command from Anywhere with ActiveCaptain App
Pair with the free ActiveCaptain app over built-in Wi-Fi for a world of extras: smart notifications, software updates, community-shared Quickdraw contours, and Helm remote control. Manage your boat's systems from your phone dockside or onshore, access OneChart for flexible mapping, and crowdsource hot fishing spots from fellow boaters.
Package Contents for Easy Setup
- GPSMAP 943xsv chartplotter with GT23-TM transducer
- Preinstalled microSD card
- Power/data cable
- NMEA 2000 T-connector and drop cable
- Bail and flush mount kits with hardware
- Protective cover and trim snap covers
- Quick-start documentation
Everything you need for a straightforward install, so you spend less time wrenching and more time fishing or sailing.
Versatile Connectivity Options
- 1x NMEA 2000 port
- 1x NMEA 0183 input; 1x output
- 1x Video input (BNC)
- 1x J1939 port
- 1x Garmin Marine Network port
- 1x 12-pin transducer port
- 1x USB port
- 1x External GPS antenna port (BNC)
- Bluetooth and ANT+ wireless
- Wi-Fi for app connectivity
Frequently Asked Questions
What sonar types does the Garmin GPSMAP 943xsv support?
It features built-in Ultra High-Definition SideVü, ClearVü, and 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar. It also pairs with Panoptix and LiveScope for live scanning.
Is the display on the GPSMAP 943xsv sunlight readable?
Yes, the 9-inch IPS touchscreen is ultra-bright with edge-to-edge glass, ensuring clear visibility even in harsh sunlight.
Can I connect multiple engines to this chartplotter?
Absolutely. It supports integration with various engines, including select Yamaha models, via NMEA 2000 and J1939 for comprehensive data monitoring.
Does it include preloaded maps, and what coverage?
Preloaded Garmin Navionics+ charts cover U.S. coastal, offshore, and inland waters with Auto Guidance+ for safe routing.
How does ActiveCaptain enhance my experience?
The app provides remote Helm control, Quickdraw community data, software updates, notifications, and OneChart mapping flexibility via Wi-Fi.
What sailing-specific features are available?
Garmin SailAssist offers laylines, polar tables, race starts, wind data, tides, and more to fine-tune performance.
Is networking supported for multiple Garmin devices?
Yes, via the Garmin Marine Network, share charts, radar, cameras, and data across compatible units.
GPSMAP® 943xsv Combo GPS/Fishfinder GN+ with GT23-TM
GET A SHARPER VIEW FROM YOUR CONNECTED HELM
With its sleek design, powerful processing and upgraded IPS display, this advanced 9” chartplotter integrates seamlessly into your Garmin marine system.
- Easily integrate with more engines.
- Connect to compatible third-party devices with OneHelm™ digital switching.
- Easily build your marine system using the best of network connectivity.
- Navigate any waters with preloaded Garmin Navionics+™ charts and mapping1.
- See below your boat with built-in sonar capabilities.
- Manage your marine experience from nearly anywhere2.
Ultra High-Definition Scanning Sonar
Get built-in Ultra High-Definition SideVü and ClearVü™ scanning sonars with vivid, high-contrast color palettes to help distinguish fish from structure. GPSMAP® X3 series also supports 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar capabilities.
Panoptix™ Sonar Support
Pair with Panoptix or LiveScope™ easy-to-interpret live sonar (transducer required, sold separately) to see all around your boat in real time.
Faster, Sharper, Smarter
With its added processing power and new slimline design featuring edge-to-edge glass and a smaller unit footprint, it’s easy to retrofit this plotter in a wider range of dash configurations.
Preloaded Mapping
Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with built-in Garmin Navionics+ integrated coastal and inland mapping that includes Auto Guidance+™ technology3 and a 1-year subscription for downloadable daily updates and more on select chartplotters.
Optional Charts and Maps
Bring a fresh new look and feel to your chartplotter with optional upgrade to Garmin Navionics Vision+™ premium chart subscription, featuring downloadable high-resolution relief shading, satellite imagery, sonar imagery and more.
Garmin Sailassist™ Sailing Features
View laylines, race start line guidance, enhanced wind rose, heading and course-over-ground lines, true wind data fields and tide/current/time slider, wind angle, set and drift, wind speed, polars and more3.
Sailing Polars
Use the polar table to see key data, including how fast you should go at a certain wind angle and speed — so you know whether you need to adjust sail trim.
Garmin Marine Network
If you have multiple compatible Garmin devices on your boat, you can share information — such as maps, user data, radar and IP camera video — among them.
NMEA 2000® and NMEA 0183 Networks
Connect to compatible autopilots, digital switching, weather, Fusion-Link™ audio system, media, VHF, AIS and more from one screen.
Activecaptian® APP
Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity pairs with the free all-in-one mobile app for access to the OneChart™ feature, smart notifications, software updates, Helm, Garmin Quickdraw™ Community data and more4.
Integrated ANT® Technology
Connect with some of your favorite devices, such as quatix® marine watches, gWind™ Wireless 2 transducers, GNX™ Wind marine instruments and wireless remote controls.
Engine Connectivity
Now you can connect your chartplotter to different kinds of engines, including select Yamaha engines.
OneHelm Feature
This feature brings together all the operations and capabilities of select third-party devices, such as EmpirBus™ digital switching, on one screen.
Send inReach® Device Messages
Pair your inReach satellite communicator5 to your chartplotter, and type custom messages using your MFD’s on-screen keyboard. Access your contact list or enter an email, inReach address or phone number. You can also group messages by conversation for a texting-like experience.
What's In The Box?
- Chartplotter
- microSD preinstalled
- Power cable
- NMEA 2000 T-connector
- NMEA 2000 drop cable
- Bail mount with knobs
- Flush mount kit with gasket
- Protective cover Trim piece snap covers
- Documentation
Connections
- NMEA 2000® Ports: 1
- NMEA 0183 Input Ports: 1
- NMEA 1083 Input (TX) Ports: 1
- Video Input Ports: 1 (BNC composite)
- J1939 Ports: 1
- Garmin Marine Network Ports: 1
- 12-Pin Transducer Ports: 1
- USB Ports: 1
- BNC External GPS Antenna Port: 1
- Bluetooth® Pairing
- ANT+ (Connectivity)
- Garmin Wi-Fi Network (Local Connection)
GPSMAP x3 chartplotters are preloaded with Garmin Navionics+ offshore, coastal, and inland water charts for the U.S. and Canada
1On select models
2Requires ActiveCaptain app on your compatible smartphone paired to the GPSMAP 943xsv
3Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
4When paired with a compatible smartphone
5Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including NICKEL (METALLIC) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.
SKU: NVN-97017
MPN: 10
UPC: 0
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin GPSMAP® 943xsv Combo GPS/Fishfinder GN+ w/GT23-TM |
| SKU / MFR# | 97017 |
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