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Imagine gliding across open waters or navigating tight inland channels with pinpoint accuracy and a display that cuts through glare like never before. The GPSMAP 743 elevates your helm experience by delivering a vibrant 7-inch touchscreen that's 60% sharper than older models, packing more pixels into every inch for details that pop even under the harshest sun. Its beefed-up processor handles complex data streams effortlessly, ensuring smooth panning across charts and real-time updates that keep you ahead of the curve.
What sets this chartplotter apart is its seamless blend of Garmin's reliable tech with Navionics' renowned data depth. Preloaded with coastal charts spanning the US, Canada, and Bahamas via BlueChart g3, plus intricate LakeVü g3 maps for thousands of inland waterways, it equips you for any journey—from coastal cruises to remote lake explorations. Auto Guidance+ crunches bathymetric data to suggest safe paths, factoring in your vessel's draft and beam, so you spend less time plotting and more time enjoying the ride.
Crafted with edge-to-edge glass and slim bezels, this unit fits snugly into tight dashboards, making upgrades straightforward without major rework. The WSVGA display shines with anti-glare properties and wide-angle viewing, perfect for crowded cockpits where everyone needs a clear sightline. Dual-frequency 10 Hz GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo receivers deliver rock-solid positioning, smoothing out your speed and course-over-ground readings even in choppy conditions.
Boaters rave about how this responsive interface feels intuitive from the first touch, reducing errors during critical moments like docking or fishing hot spots.
This plotter is the hub of a modern marine ecosystem. NMEA 2000 and 0183 ports link engines via J1939 for fuel flow, RPM, and trim data at a glance. Garmin Marine Network expands to multiple screens, while OneHelm integrates third-party gear like digital switches for effortless control.
Wi-Fi hooks into the ActiveCaptain app for wireless updates, community-shared intel, and smart notifications—manage your boat from the dock or drop a pin for that legendary fishing spot. ANT+ plays nice with quatix watches and wireless remotes, freeing your hands for the wheel.
Pro tip: Start with NMEA 2000 backbone for plug-and-play expansion; it's future-proofed for autopilots and cameras too.
For racers, SailAssist delivers true wind fields, enhanced wind roses, and start-line guidance to shave seconds off your finish. Inland anglers benefit from LakeVü g3's 3D lake views and SmartMode presets that flip to fish-finder layouts instantly.
Real-world users note how integrating a gWind transducer unlocks set/drift analysis, turning variable winds into predictable advantages. Whether chasing stripers in the Chesapeake or bass in the Great Lakes, this plotter's versatility shines.
Compact at 2.8 lbs and 7.6" x 5.5" x 2.9", installation is a breeze—bail mount for quick setups or flush for sleek integration.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display Resolution | 1024 x 600 pixels (WSVGA) |
| Physical Dimensions | 7.6" x 5.5" x 2.9" (19.2 x 14.0 x 7.4 cm) |
| Weight | 2.8 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| Water Rating | IPX7 |
| Preloaded Maps | BlueChart g3 (coastal) + LakeVü g3 (inland) |
| Network Ports | NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, Garmin Marine Network |
| Waypoints / Routes | 5,000 / 100 |
The GPSMAP 743 comes preloaded with BlueChart g3 coastal charts for the US, Canada, and Bahamas, plus LakeVü g3 detailed maps for inland lakes and rivers across these areas.
Absolutely—its IPX7 waterproofing and dual chart sets make it ideal for both coastal saltwater adventures and precise inland freshwater navigation.
Yes, connect external black box sonar modules like GCV or GSD for CHIRP, ClearVü, and SideVü scanning, perfect for fishfinding and bottom mapping.
It includes Garmin SailAssist with laylines, race start guidance, wind data overlays, set and drift, and more when paired with a compatible wind transducer.
Through J1939 protocol and NMEA 2000, it displays engine stats like RPM, fuel, and trim seamlessly, plus OneHelm for third-party integration.
Typical 1.1A at 12Vdc (17.6W max at 10V), efficient enough for most setups without draining batteries on day trips.
Yes—Wi-Fi for ActiveCaptain app notifications and updates, ANT+ for quatix watches and wireless remotes.
GPSMAP 743 Chartplotter - Preloaded US+Canada+Bahamas BlueChart g3 - LakeV g3
Get a sharper view from your connected helm with the GPSMAP 743 chartplotter. Its higher-resolution display has 60% 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 743 Chartplotter with BlueChart® g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3
Model: 010-02365-01With 60% more display pixels and nearly double the processing power of previous-generation 7" 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 7" plotter in a wider range of dash configurations.
New higher-resolution 7" displays offer improved sunlight readability with 60% more pixels than previous-generation 7" 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 Guidance2 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 more4.
Specifications| General | |
| PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS | 7.6" x 5.5" x 2.9" (19.2 x 14.0 x 7.4 cm) |
| DISPLAY SIZE | 6.1" x 3.5"; 7.0" diagonal (15.4 x 9.1 cm; 17.8 cm diagonal) |
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| DISPLAY TYPE | WSVGA display |
| WEIGHT | 2.8 lbs (1.3 kg) |
| WATER RATING | IPX7 |
| POLARIZED SUPPORT | Yes |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | Max power usage at 10 Vdc: 17.6 W Typical current draw at 12 Vdc: 1.1 A Max current draw at 12 Vdc: 1.5 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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