Garmin expands chartplotter series

Garmin has launched its new Echomap UHD2 series chartplotters, which are said to offer anglers new features and a touchscreen functionality, designed to help with navigation.

The new features support ultra high-definition sonar, preloaded Garmin Navionics+ mapping, wireless networking for data sharing and support for LiveScope live-scanning sonar.

Available with a 6”, 7” or 9” sunlight-readable touchscreen display with keyed assist, Garmin says anglers can easily control and operate the functions they depend on, including zooming in or out on the map or quickly toggling between different sonar views.

Garmin offers the choice of 16 colour palette options to make it easier to distinguish fish and structure based on the user’s preferences and fishing conditions. These plotters are also compatible with Garmin LiveScope, so anglers can see real-time sonar imagery of fish and structure below and around their boat up to 200’ down.

Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity allows anglers to wirelessly stream sonar and share user data, such as waypoints and routes, between two Echomap UHD2 units. Customers who already have an Echomap UHD or an Echomap Ultra chartplotter on board can add a new Echomap UHD2 and take advantage of the wireless networking capabilities across the full system. 

The Echomap UHD2 also features Garmin’s latest user interface and graphics, said to provide a more modernised look with intuitive handling and control, while newly redesigned quick-release brackets make it simple to remove the unit from the boat. The new 9” Echomap UHD2 also adds a high-resolution display with improved detail, clarity and viewing angle compared to previous models.

The new 6”, 7” and 9” Echomap UHD2 chartplotters are available now with suggested retail prices ranging from £829.99 to £1,169.99.