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Garmin ECHOMAP 64SV UHD2 6" Chartplotter with GT54UHD-TM

Brand:
Garmin
Part no:
010-02681-01

Where to buy

Specifications

Screen size
6 in
Display
Touchscreen
Sonar built in
Yes
Transducer included
Yes
Chart region
US coastal
Sonar types
Chirp
Resolution
800 x 480
Networking
NMEA 2000
Wi-Fi
Yes

The ECHOMAP 64SV UHD2 is a 6 inch touchscreen chartplotter with built-in sonar, running at 800 x 480 pixels. It comes with a GT54UHD-TM transducer and carries SideVü, ClearVü and CHIRP sonar views. Preloaded mapping covers LakeVü g3 inland waters plus Garmin Navionics+ for U.S. coastal and Great Lakes areas. It has built-in Wi-Fi for the ActiveCaptain app, NMEA 2000 compatibility, and a microSD slot taking cards up to 32 GB.

Our take

The SideVü sonar means this 6 inch unit shows structure and fish off both sides of the hull, not only straight below. With the GT54UHD-TM transducer bundled, you get that scanning from one purchase, on a compact screen at 800 x 480 pixels.

From our buying guide

What's in the box depends on the part number: Raymarine sells one screen display only, with charts, with a transducer, or with both. Not every chart card fits every plotter, either.

Check before you buy:

  • The part number includes the charts and transducer you expect.
  • It reads the charts you want, and you know how long their updates last, since many come with a one-year subscription.
  • A touchscreen suits your helm, since Raymarine warns that prolonged rain or water wash can cause false touches.

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