Choosing a transducer for a Garmin GPSMAP x3 xsv comes down to two questions: is it on Garmin's recommended list for your display, and does it plug straight in or need an adaptor cable? This guide pulls together Garmin's Recommended Transducer Guide for the GPSMAP x3 xsv range, display by display, so you can see at a glance which transducers are listed and where an adaptor is called for.
Source: Garmin's Recommended Transducer Guide (2026 edition, as published in our UK distributor's catalogue). Garmin revises its guidance from time to time, so please contact us with your exact display model and part number before ordering and we'll confirm the right transducer and any cable you need.
Garmin GPSMAP x3 xsv transducer compatibility
Each row is a display in the range. "Direct" transducers are listed without an adaptor; "adaptor required" transducers are listed with the adaptor cable Garmin specifies. Transducers not shown for a display aren't listed for it in Garmin's guide.
Transducer by transducer
| Transducer (part no.) | Catalogue type | HME product | GPSMAP x3 xsv |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT15M-IH (010-12402-00) | CHIRP Traditional | View product | Direct |
| GT20-TM (010-01960-01) | CHIRP ClearVü/Traditional | View product | Direct |
| GT21-TH (010-01962-10) | CHIRP ClearVü/Traditional | View product | Direct |
| GT22HW-TM (010-12403-00) | CHIRP ClearVü/CHIRP Traditional | View product | Direct |
| GT23M-TH (010-12404-10) | CHIRP ClearVü/CHIRP Traditional | View product | Direct |
| GT24UHD-TM (010-12908-00) | CHIRP ClearVü/CHIRP Traditional | View product | Direct |
| GT56UHD-TM (010-13073-00) | All-in-one CHIRP Traditional/ClearVü/SideVü | View product | Direct |
| GT56UHD-TH (010-02732-10) | All-in-one CHIRP Traditional/ClearVü/SideVü | View product | Direct |
| GT56UHD-THP (010-02732-11) | All-in-one CHIRP Traditional/ClearVü/SideVü | View product | Direct |
| GT51M-TM (010-01966-00) | All-in-one CHIRP Traditional/ClearVü/SideVü | View product | Direct |
| GT51M-TH (010-01966-10) | All-in-one CHIRP Traditional/ClearVü/SideVü | View product | Direct |
| GT51M-THP (010-01966-11) | All-in-one CHIRP Traditional/ClearVü/SideVü | View product | Direct |
| GT52HW-TM (010-12405-00) | All-in-one CHIRP Traditional/ClearVü/SideVü | View product | Direct |
Choosing between them
- The guide lists 13 transducers for the GPSMAP x3 xsv range, and none of them is flagged as needing an adaptor.
- All-in-one transducers listed: GT56UHD-TM (010-13073-00), GT56UHD-TH (010-02732-10), GT56UHD-THP (010-02732-11), GT51M-TM (010-01966-00), GT51M-TH (010-01966-10), GT51M-THP (010-01966-11), GT52HW-TM (010-12405-00).
- Other transducers listed: GT15M-IH (010-12402-00), GT20-TM (010-01960-01), GT21-TH (010-01962-10), GT22HW-TM (010-12403-00), GT23M-TH (010-12404-10), GT24UHD-TM (010-12908-00).
- The 4-pin GT20-TM (010-01960-00) isn't listed for the GPSMAP x3 xsv. The 010-01960-01 version is.
- Garmin's guide gives a single column for the GPSMAP x3 series xsv, so the same list applies to every xsv model shown above, including the GMR 18 HD3 radar packs.
We supply and advise on Garmin transducers and adaptor cables; we don't fit them. Installation should be carried out by a qualified marine installer or by you as the boat owner, following Garmin's installation instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an adaptor cable for my GPSMAP x3 xsv?
Not for the transducers on Garmin's list. None of the transducers listed for this range is flagged as needing an adaptor. If you're looking at a transducer that isn't on the list, please ask us first.
What if my transducer isn't in the table?
If a transducer isn't shown against your display, it isn't on Garmin's recommended list for it. That doesn't always mean it won't work, but we won't recommend it without checking. Contact us with the display and transducer part numbers and we'll look into it.
Does every display in the range take the same transducers?
In Garmin's guide, yes within each family: every display in the GPSMAP x3 xsv family has the same list.
Will you fit the transducer for me?
We supply and advise on Garmin transducers and adaptor cables; we don't fit them. Installation should be carried out by a qualified marine installer or by you as the boat owner, following Garmin's installation instructions.
How do I make sure I order the right one?
Send us your display's exact model and part number (it's on the box or the label on the back of the unit) and how you plan to mount the transducer. We'll confirm the right transducer and any adaptor cable before you order.
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Source: Garmin's Recommended Transducer Guide (2026 edition, as published in our UK distributor's catalogue). Garmin revises its guidance from time to time, so please contact us with your exact display model and part number before ordering and we'll confirm the right transducer and any cable you need.
