Garmin GPSMAP® 942xs Plus Touchscreen GPS/Fishfinder Combo w/GMR 18HD+ Radar

Unlock Superior On-Water Awareness with Advanced Chartplotting

Imagine navigating busy coastal waters or remote lakes with confidence, spotting fish in real-time, and detecting obstacles before they become hazards. The Garmin GPSMAP 942xs Plus delivers that edge through its vibrant 9-inch touchscreen interface, optimized for bright sunlight conditions. Enhanced map drawing tools let you customize routes effortlessly, marking waypoints, drawing boundaries, and planning paths with precision. Preloaded with detailed BlueChart g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland maps, infused with Navionics data, it offers Auto Guidance to suggest safe paths around shallows and no-go zones—ideal for weekend cruisers or serious anglers.

This combo stands out by integrating seamlessly into larger marine setups, sharing data across multiple screens via the Garmin Marine Network. Whether you're upgrading a center console or outfitting a sailboat, it connects effortlessly to engines via J1939, third-party devices through OneHelm, and even ANT-enabled wearables for personal stats during long outings.

Crystal-Clear Sonar for Unmatched Fishfinding

Dive deeper into underwater details with built-in support for 1 kW CHIRP traditional sonar, ClearVü side/down scanning, and revolutionary Panoptix all-seeing sonar—including the game-changing LiveScope for live-action views of fish and structure. No more guessing; see bait schools swirling or lunkers cruising beneath your hull in stunning clarity.

• CHIRP tech separates targets for better resolution at various depths.
• ClearVü provides photo-like images of structure on both sides and below.
• Panoptix LiveScope turns your boat into a forward-, side-, or downward-facing fish camera.

Pair it with compatible transducers (sold separately) to match your vessel's hull design, ensuring reliable performance from shallow bays to deep offshore runs. Anglers report doubling their catch rates thanks to these intuitive sonar overlays on the chart screen.

GMR 18HD+ Radar: Compact Power for Collision Avoidance

In foggy conditions or at night, the included GMR 18HD+ radome becomes your watchful eye. This 18-inch, 4 kW dome radar punches up to 36 nautical miles, with sharp 5° horizontal beam width for precise target separation—even small vessels or buoys pop clearly on screen. Overlay radar directly on charts for intuitive situational awareness, and add a heading sensor for pinpoint accuracy.

• Dynamic Auto Gain and Sea Filter adapt instantly to choppy seas or calm waters.
• MARPA tracks up to 10 targets automatically when paired with a multifunction display.
• High-definition 8-bit color imaging reduces clutter for cleaner reads.

Perfect for trailerable boats with space constraints, it spins at 24 RPM with minimal setup—no endless calibrations required. Boaters praise its reliability in rain squalls, helping avoid close calls with freighters or rogue waves.

Seamless Helm Integration for the Modern Boater

Build a connected ecosystem with NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, and Garmin Marine Network support. Control autopilots, monitors, VHF radios, AIS receivers, IP cameras, and multimedia sources from one screen. J1939 engine data flows in for fuel efficiency monitoring, RPM, and trim angles—especially handy with Yamaha outboards via OneHelm.

For racers and cruisers, SailAssist shines with laylines, heading/luff alerts, set/drift calculations, and wind-angle predictions. Visualize tactically optimized routes, enhancing performance in regattas or casual sails.

Real-World Tips for Maximizing Performance

To get the most from this setup, mount the display at eye level for glare-free viewing, and position the radome high on the T-top for unobstructed scans. Regularly update software via Wi-Fi for new charts and features. For sonar, experiment with split-screen views—chart/radar/sonar trifecta keeps everything glanceable. Saltwater anglers: flush transducers post-use to extend life.

This combo excels on bay boats, walkarounds, and offshore center consoles, balancing power with simplicity for captains who demand pro-level tools without complexity.