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Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 126sv 12-inch Chartplotter

Brand:
Garmin
Part no:
010-02882-00

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Specifications

Screen size
12 in
Display
Touchscreen
Sonar built in
Yes
Resolution
1280 x 800
Networking
NMEA 2000
Autopilot compatible
Yes

The Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 126sv is a touchscreen chartplotter with a 12-inch display running at 1280 x 800 pixels. It carries Navionics+ charts built in and uses multi-band GPS for position accuracy. This part number is the version sold without a transducer. It links to an NMEA 2000 network for heading sensors and autopilots, and it works with the full LiveScope range. A quick-disconnect bail mount lets you take the unit off the boat.

Our take

The 1280 x 800 pixel, 12-inch touchscreen gives this plotter a big working area for charts, and the NMEA 2000 connection ties it to autopilots and heading sensors. This part number ships without a transducer, so sonar use needs one added.

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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