Product Description
Garmin GPSMAP 1253xsv 12" Chartplotter Sounder with Navionics+ Ready to Fish
If you want a chartplotter that’s ready to go straight out of the box with charts, sonar and serious performance, the Garmin GPSMAP 1253xsv with Navionics+ is one of the best all-round setups we install.
This 12” chartplotter gives you clean sonar, fast performance and detailed mapping - everything you need to find fish and navigate confidently offshore.
Want to take it to the next level?
This unit pairs perfectly with Garmin LiveScope XR systems for real-time sonar.
Preloaded Navionics+ Charts – No Extra Setup Needed
This unit comes ready with Garmin Navionics+ mapping already loaded - giving you detailed coastal charts, depth contours and Auto Guidance+ straight out of the box.
No extra purchases, no setup headaches - just power it up and go fishing.
Serious Sonar Performance Built In
The GPSMAP 1253xsv supports CHIRP, ClearVü and SideVü sonar, along with up to 1kW traditional sonar - giving you proper fish separation and structure detail offshore.
Why the GPSMAP 1253xsv with Navionics+ is a Smart Choice
- 12” high-resolution IPS display – clear in full sun and wide viewing angles
- Built-in CHIRP, ClearVü & SideVü sonar for proper fish detection
- Preloaded Garmin Navionics+ charts with daily updates
- Fast processor for smooth charts and split screens
- Full network capability – radar, autopilot, LiveScope ready
The Navionics+ mapping gives you detailed coastal and inland charts with Auto Guidance+ for smarter navigation and route planning.
Perfect for Offshore & Coastal Fishing Around Australia
This is a popular setup for fishos running offshore from Port Macquarie, Coffs and along the East Coast.
It’s ideal for:
- Trailer boats heading offshore regularly
- Boaties upgrading to a proper chartplotter system
- Anyone wanting mapping + sonar sorted in one unit
You get clean sonar returns, detailed charts and a system that actually works when you’re out wide chasing fish.
Supply + Install Packages Available
This is where the real difference is - not just the unit, but how it’s installed and set up.
- Correct transducer selection for your fishing style
- Clean wiring and power setup (no interference issues)
- NMEA 2000 networking done properly
- LiveScope and radar integration ready
- On-water tuning so it actually performs offshore
Not sure what you need? Tell us about your boat & get the right setup
Ready to upgrade? View Supply & Install Packages
Quick question? Contact the Shotgun Marine team
What Local Boaties Say
“Having the Navionics already loaded made it easy - just installed it and went fishing.”
- Steve, Port Macquarie
“Perfect size and setup. Shotgun dialled it in properly and the sounder is unreal.”
- Jake, Forster
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Not Sure What Setup Suits Your Boat? Every boat is different - hull type, fishing style and where you fish all matter. Tell us about your boat and we’ll recommend the right electronics setup.
Upgrade Your Electronics the Right Way
The GPSMAP 1253xsv with Navionics+ is one of the best all-round setups for serious fishos wanting performance without overcomplicating things.
Get it supplied, installed and tuned properly by Port Macquarie Marine Services Contact Kurt at pmms@shotgunmarine.com.au
What this unit does
The 1253xsv brings together:
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Crisp 12″ touchscreen chartplotter
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Built-in high-wide sonar
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Garmin Navionics cartography support
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Clear coastal and inland navigation
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Easy waypoint and route management
This isn’t just a gadget - it’s a navigation and fishing powerhouse when set up right.
Not sure if this unit suits your boat or setup? Get expert advice before you commit.
Why proper install matters
Anyone can sell you a screen - but the difference real boaties see is in:
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Correct transducer matching and placement
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Power supply and voltage stability
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Safe, clean mounting
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Garmin network and Navionics chart setup
Getting all that right offshore is the difference between frustration and confidence.
What Shotgun Marine does
✔ Supply Garmin GPSMAP 1253xsv units with Navionics
✔ Professional installation in Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast NSW
✔ Transducer fit-out, networking and commissioning
✔ On-water style configuration for your boat and fishing style
✔ Post-install support and troubleshooting
We’re authorised Garmin installers - which means manufacturer-approved procedures and warranty support when you need it. At Shotgun Marine in Port Macquarie, we don’t just sell Garmin gear - we supply, install and configure it properly so your GPSMAP unit works the way it should, whether you’re crossing bars, tracking waypoints offshore or mapping structure out wide.
The Garmin GPSMAP 1253xsv paired with Garmin Navionics charts is a premium marine GPS chartplotter and sounder combo - ideal for offshore fishermen, coastal cruisers and serious boaties who demand clarity, accuracy and reliable performance on the water.
Product Specifications
Physical & Performance
| Display size |
10.3" x 6.4"; 12.1" diagonal (26.2 x 16.3 cm; 30.7 cm diagonal) |
| Display resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Physical dimensions | 12.1” x 8.9” x 3.2” (30.8 x 22.8 x 8.2 cm) |
| Receiver | 10 Hz high-sensitivity |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Weight |
6.6 lbs. (3.0 kg) |
| Mounting options | Bail or flush |
| Display type | WXGA display |
| Antenna | Internal or external over NMEA 2000 |
Maps & Navigation
| Routes | 100 |
| Track log | 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks |
| Preloaded maps |
BlueChart® g3 (coastal maps) |
| Accepts data cards |
2 microSD™ cards (back of unit) |
Features
| ClearVü | Yes with CHIRP (built-in) |
| Waypoints | 5,000 |
| Wireless connectivity | Yes |
| Transmit power | 1 kW traditional; 1 kW CHIRP |
| NMEA 0183 compatible | Yes |
| Water temperature log and graph | Yes |
| GCV™ Black Box sonar support | Yes |
| Wireless mouse compatible | No |
| NMEA 0183 input ports |
1 |
| Dual-beam (77/200 kHz) sonar capable | Yes |
| Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC-capable VHF radio) | Yes |
| J1939 Compatible | Yes |
| Additional |
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| NMEA 2000® compatible | Yes |
| ActiveCaptain compatible | Yes |
| Supports AIS (tracks target ships position) | Yes |
| Sonar recording | Yes |
| Polarised Support | Yes |
| Garmin Marine Network™ ports |
2 |
| Garmin Sonar compatible |
Yes (built-in) |
| Frequencies supported |
Traditional: 50/77/83/200 kHz |
| GSD™ Black Box sonar support | Yes |
| Sonar history rewind | Yes |
| Garmin SmartMode compatible (customizable monitor presets) | Yes |
| Wireless remote compatible | Yes |
| Supports FUSION-Link™ compatible radios | Yes |
| Maximum depth | 5,000 ft at 1kW (depth capacity is dependent on water bottom type and other water conditions) |
| Dual-frequency (50/200 kHz) sonar capable | Yes |
| Transducer pin numbers | 12-pin (orange) |
| Bottom lock (shows return from the bottom up) | Yes |
| NMEA 0183 output ports |
1 |
| Tide tables | Yes |
| SiriusXM™ Weather & Radio compatible | Yes |
| Power consumption |
Max power usage at 10 Vdc: 26.5 W Typical current draw at 12 Vdc: 1.7 A Max current draw at 12 Vdc: 2.2 A |
| Garmin Radar compatible | Yes |
