Garmin GPSMAP 1223xsv, Worldwide
The Garmin GPSMAP 1223xsv is a 12-inch marine chartplotter/sonar combo unit with a worldwide basemap pre-loaded, positioning it as a capable all-in-one navigation and fishfinding display for cruising or offshore fishing anywhere in the world without needing a region-specific chart card just to get basic navigation running. The 'xsv' suffix in Garmin's naming denotes built-in support for both traditional CHIRP sonar and Garmin's higher-end scanning sonar (ClearVu/SideVu and Panoptix/Panoptix LiveScope live sonar), with the transducer for those modes sold separately depending on which sonar features the buyer wants to use.
The 12-inch in-plane switching (IPS) display runs at WXGA resolution (1280 x 800), chosen specifically for wide viewing angles and strong sunlight readability at the helm -- both important on an open boat where the display gets viewed off-axis and in direct sun. Built-in sonar includes SideVu, ClearVu, and traditional CHIRP capability rated to 1kW, with support for Garmin's Panoptix and Panoptix LiveScope live-scanning sonar when a compatible transducer is connected. Connectivity includes built-in Wi-Fi for Garmin's ActiveCaptain mobile app (smart notifications, software updates, and access to the crowd-sourced Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping community), plus NMEA 2000 networking and two dedicated Garmin Marine Network ports for linking additional displays, radar, and sensors into one system. It can store up to 5,000 waypoints, 100 routes, and 50 saved tracks totalling 50,000 track points -- ample capacity for extended cruising log-keeping. Power draw is rated at a typical 1.68A and maximum 3.56A at 12VDC, running on a 10-32VDC input suited to both 12V and 24V boat electrical systems, and the unit weighs approximately 3.0kg.
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Display
- Size: 12-inch
- Type: In-plane switching (IPS)
- Resolution: WXGA, 1280 x 800
Navigation & Sonar
- Basemap: Worldwide basemap included
- Sonar: CHIRP (1kW), ClearVu, SideVu; Panoptix/LiveScope-ready
- Waypoints/Routes/Tracks: 5,000 waypoints, 100 routes, 50 saved tracks / 50,000 points
Connectivity & Power
- Wireless: Built-in Wi-Fi (ActiveCaptain app)
- Network: NMEA 2000, 2x Garmin Marine Network ports
- Power input: 10-32VDC
- Weight: ~3.0 kg