The Lowrance Elite FS 12 is a 12-inch multi-touch fishfinder and chartplotter with C-MAP Contour+ US and Canada charts, Active Imaging and CHIRP support, and ActiveTarget Live compatibility. No transducer is included, so this model suits buyers upgrading an existing Lowrance system or selecting sonar hardware separately. Its full Ethernet and NMEA 2000 support provide a strong base for a connected fishing boat.

Key Features

- 12-inch multi-touch display – Provides a large chart and sonar workspace for a fishing helm.
- 1280 x 800 resolution – Shows useful detail across mapping and split-screen sonar views.
- Active Imaging, ActiveTarget Live, and CHIRP support – Provides expansion options for scanning and live sonar.
- C-MAP Contour+ US/Canada charts – Provides preloaded regional chart coverage.
- Full Ethernet and NMEA 2000 support – Provides confirmed network options for a Lowrance installation.

Who Is This For?

This display suits offshore center consoles, freshwater multi-species boats, larger bass rigs, and owners replacing a control head while keeping the transducer choice open. The 12-inch screen is useful when charts and sonar need to remain visible together.

It is not ideal for buyers seeking a complete fishfinder bundle because no transducer is included. A bundled Elite FS 12 provides a simpler initial installation if the Active Imaging 3-in-1 transducer is required.

Compatibility

Confirmed features include C-MAP Contour+ US/Canada charts, Active Imaging, ActiveTarget Live, CHIRP, full Ethernet, and NMEA 2000. The supplied information does not identify NMEA 0183, radar, autopilot, WiFi, Bluetooth, or specific transducer compatibility for this listing. No named incompatible system was provided; verify Lowrance transducer and network requirements before installation.

Technical Specifications

- Brand: Lowrance
- Model: Elite FS 12, 000-15694-001
- Display: 12-inch multi-touch display
- Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels
- Sonar support: Active Imaging, ActiveTarget Live, CHIRP
- Transducer: Not included
- Preloaded charts: C-MAP Contour+ US/Canada
- Networking: Full Ethernet and NMEA 2000 support
- Warranty: 2-year standard warranty
- Origin: Made in Mexico

Warranty & Support

Lowrance provides a 2-year standard warranty. The supplied specifications do not state warranty exclusions or service procedures.

The Elite FS 12 display-only model is the flexible alternative to the bundled Active Imaging package, retaining the 12-inch screen, regional C-MAP charts, and ActiveTarget support while leaving the transducer open for separate selection. This helps with a replacement or custom hull installation, but it adds compatibility work. Choose the bundle for a complete SideScan and DownScan setup; choose this version for a planned Lowrance system.