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Imagine navigating bustling coastal waters or serene inland lakes with confidence, thanks to a chartplotter that delivers razor-sharp visuals even in direct sunlight. The Garmin GPSMAP 943 stands out by combining a vibrant 9-inch in-plane switching touchscreen with enhanced processing power, making every trip smoother and safer. Boaters appreciate how its slim profile fits effortlessly into existing dash setups, while the edge-to-edge glass design minimizes distractions and maximizes your view of the horizon.
This device pulls from trusted Garmin and Navionics data sources, offering detailed coastal and inland mapping right out of the box. Whether you're dodging shallows in the Bahamas or plotting a course across the Great Lakes, its Auto Guidance technology suggests optimal paths, factoring in your vessel's draft and beam for realistic route planning.
The WXGA display boasts 1280 x 720 resolution—about 50-60% more pixels than earlier models—ensuring crisp charts, sonar overlays, and radar returns from any viewing angle. Polarized sunglasses? No problem; it handles them seamlessly. With nearly double the processing speed and 10 Hz GPS/GLONASS/Galileo reception, you get fluid on-screen updates for speed, course over ground, and position, even during high-speed runs or tight maneuvers.
Preloaded with BlueChart g3 for U.S., Canada, and Bahamas coastal areas, plus LakeVü g3 for detailed inland lakes, this plotter covers over 18,000 U.S. lakes with depth contours, nav aids, and hazards. Dive deeper with high-res relief shading on premium charts (via updates), and use SmartMode for customizable screen layouts tailored to fishing, cruising, or racing.
Store up to 5,000 waypoints, 100 routes, and 50,000 track points on dual microSD slots, giving you ample space for personal hot spots and trip histories.
Integration is where the GPSMAP 943 shines. Garmin Marine Network, NMEA 2000/0183, and J1939 ports link it to engines, autopilots, radar, sonar black boxes, cameras, and multimedia. OneHelm simplifies third-party digital switching, like EmpirBus, for consolidated control.
Wi-Fi pairs with the ActiveCaptain app for community-sourced intel, over-the-air updates, and notifications. ANT+ connects to quatix watches or wireless remotes, letting you helm from the bow or flybridge. Add Panoptix FrontVü sonar for real-time forward obstacle detection—crucial in no-wake zones or unfamiliar anchorages (effectiveness peaks under 8 knots).
For sailors, SailAssist tools like laylines, race countdowns, wind roses, set/drift indicators, and tide sliders turn data into actionable insights. Overlay true wind angles and speed from compatible transducers directly on charts, helping optimize sails without constant guesswork. DSC and AIS support enhance collision avoidance by displaying nearby vessel positions and VHF position reports.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 (WXGA) |
| Weight | 3.6 lbs (1.6 kg) |
| Water Rating | IPX7 |
| Preloaded Maps | BlueChart g3 (coastal), LakeVü g3 (inland) |
| Waypoints / Routes / Tracks | 5,000 / 100 / 50,000 points (50 saved) |
| Network Ports | 1 Garmin Marine Network, NMEA 2000/0183, J1939 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, ANT+, 1 video input (BNC) |
It supports CHIRP, ClearVü, and SideVü sonar, but requires an external black box sonar module for full functionality.
Yes, it features polarized support for clear visibility through polarized lenses in bright conditions.
BlueChart g3 coastal charts for U.S., Canada, and Bahamas, plus LakeVü g3 detailed inland maps with Auto Guidance.
Yes, via J1939 for engines and OneHelm for third-party digital switching like EmpirBus.
It provides laylines, race start guidance, wind data overlays, set and drift, helping optimize tactics on the water.
Absolutely, built-in Wi-Fi links to the ActiveCaptain app for updates, notifications, and community charts.
Options include bail, flush, or flat mounts, with a slim design for easy retrofits in tight dashes.
GPSMAP 943 Chartplotter - Preloaded US+Canada+Bahamas BlueChart g3 - LakeV g3
Get a sharper view from your connected helm with the GPSMAP 943 chartplotter. Its higher-resolution 9 in-plane switching display has 50% more pixels than previous-generation touchscreens. The ultrasleek design and nearly double the processing power of previous-generation GPSMAP devices offer seamless integration into your Garmin marine system. Preloaded BlueChart g3 coastal charts and LakeV g3 inland maps give you the best of Garmin and Navionics data with built-in Auto Guidance1 technology for confidence in helping you get where you need to go. Easily build your marine system from compatible sonar and autopilots to compatible radar, cameras and multimedia using HTML 5.0, NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 network connectivity, J1939 for engines and the Garmin Marine Network. Add Panoptix FrontV forward-looking sonar2 (sold separately) for help in avoiding underwater obstructions ahead. Or pair your plotter with your other compatible Garmin devices, such as quatix marine smartwatches, wind transducers, wireless remote controls and more.
Features:
1 Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
2 The ability to effectively avoid forward collisions with FrontV sonar decreases as speed rises above 8 knots
3 Requires compatible wind transducer (sold separately)
4 Requires app on your compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Garmin GPSMAP 943 Chartplotter with BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3
Model: 010-02366-01With 60% more display pixels and nearly double the processing power of previous-generation 9" GPSMAP devices, this crisp high-resolution chartplotter integrates seamlessly into your Garmin marine system.
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 9" plotter in a wider range of dash configurations.
New higher-resolution 9" displays offer improved sunlight readability with 60% more pixels than previous-generation 9" GPSMAP devices.
Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with preloaded BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland maps featuring integrated Garmin and Navionics® content and Auto Guidance technology.
Upgrade to our reliable premium charts3, which add even more unparalleled features, such as high-resolution relief shading, to help you on each trip.
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 and more.
Specifications| 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 |
| Maps & Memory | |
| PRELOADED MAPS | BlueChart® g3 (coastal maps) and LakeVü g3 (inland maps) |
| 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 |
Garmin GPSMAP 943 Chartplotter with BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3
Model: 010-02366-01With 60% more display pixels and nearly double the processing power of previous-generation 9" GPSMAP devices, this crisp high-resolution chartplotter integrates seamlessly into your Garmin marine system.
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 9" plotter in a wider range of dash configurations.
New higher-resolution 9" displays offer improved sunlight readability with 60% more pixels than previous-generation 9" GPSMAP devices.
Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with preloaded BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland maps featuring integrated Garmin and Navionics® content and Auto Guidance technology.
Upgrade to our reliable premium charts3, which add even more unparalleled features, such as high-resolution relief shading, to help you on each trip.
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 and more.
Specifications| 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 |
| Maps & Memory | |
| PRELOADED MAPS | BlueChart® g3 (coastal maps) and LakeVü g3 (inland maps) |
| 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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