Garmin announces the ECHOMAP Ultra 2 with 16-inch chartplotters

Garmin^® International, the world’s largest and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today announced the ECHOMAP^™ Ultra 2 16- inch chartplotter series designed for inland and nearshore anglers that demand a larger, sharper display with premium mapping and exceptional sonar capabilities. Boasting the ECHOMAP series’ largest touchscreen ever with keyed assist, these innovative chartplotters include a full HD resolution display for ultimate clarity, brightness and readability.

An angler’s ultimate companion

• Built-in sonar: For brilliant image clarity of structure and fish below and to the sides of the boat, select models include a GT56UHD transducer, Garmin’s premium all-in-one scanning transducer that provides Ultra High-Definition ClearVü^™ and SideVü^™ sonar along with CHIRP traditional sonar.
• Live sonar: Add an optional transducer for live sonar; all ECHOMAP Ultra 2 units are compatible with Garmin’s full line of award-winning LiveScope^™ live-scanning sonar.
• Preloaded mapping: Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with built-in Garmin Navionics+^™ mapping, which includes Auto Guidance+^™ technology¹. Users can also add Garmin Navionics Vision+^™ mapping for high-resolution relief shading and more.
• Wireless networking: Share sonar², waypoints and routes with another ECHOMAP Ultra 2 or ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter on board, reducing the need to drill extra holes in the boat, while also keeping the deck space free from the clutter of extra cables.
• HDMI output: Anglers now have the option to mirror their screen on a TV or external display.
• Multi-band GPS: Receive improved position accuracy when under bridges, along bluffs or in coves with tree cover.
• Force^® integration: Wirelessly connect to a Force trolling motor to navigate to waypoints, create and follow routes, control speed, check battery life and more.
• Voice controls: Give voice commands to the chartplotter via built-in Bluetooth^® technology and paired compatible headset to control sonar settings and Force trolling motors.

About Garmin International, Inc.
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