Product Description
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.
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.
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.
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 |
