Garmin ECHOMAP Plus 9 in. Chartplotter/Sonar Combos Review

Garmin ECHOMAP Plus 9 in. Chartplotter/Sonar CombosThe Combo with ConnectionsBright sunlight-readable 9” keyed-assist touchscreen comboIncludes one transducer for Garmin high wide CHIRP traditional sonar plus CHIRP ClearVü and CHIRP SideVü scanning sonars; compatible with Panoptix™ all-seeing ...sonar (sold separately)Built-in Garmin Quickdraw™ Contours mapping software instantly creates personalized fishing maps on-screen with 1’ contours as you fishUse built-in Wi-Fi® to pair with the free ActiveCaptain® app for access to OneChart™ smart notifications¹ Garmin Quickdraw™ Community data and moreThe Garmin CHIRP DifferenceThe built-in sonar capabilities of ECHOMAP Plus include Garmins CHIRP traditional sonar one of the most sophisticated sonar technologies available for the fishing and boating public. CHIRP traditional sonar provides amazingly clear target separation and definition because it puts even more energy onto the target than traditional sonar. It also provides traditional sonar support for Minn Kota® and MotorGuide®trolling motors with integrated transducers.Clear Scanning Sonar ImagesGarmin CHIRP ClearVü scanning sonar gives you a nearly photographic image of what’s below your boat. Garmin CHIRP SideVü shows you in incredible detail what lies off to the sides of your boat. You clearly see structure submerged objects and fish. Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar and ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonar are combined into 1 transducer.Quickdraw Contours to Create Your Own MapsInstantly create personalized fishing maps on-screen with 1’ contours. Tailor them to fit your needs. These are your maps — you own them. Keep the data to yourself or share it with the Quickdraw Community on Garmin Connect™.Get Connected with ActiveCaptain AppGarmins free all-in-one ActiveCaptain mobile app allows you to manage your marine experience from nearly anywhere. It creates a simple yet powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and your chartplotter charts maps and the community. Use the combo’s built-in Wi-Fi® to pair with the free ActiveCaptain app for access to OneChart which allows you to update or purchase and download new charts. ActiveCaptain also gives you access to smart notifications1 the ActiveCaptain community for marina and other points of interest details Quickdraw Community data and more.Garmin SailAssist™ FeaturesSailAssist features include laylines enhanced wind rose heading and course-over-ground lines. See true and apparent wind angle and speed as well as set and drift and a glance. To help you gain a wind-maximizing competitive edge a pre-race guidance page that shows your virtual starting line along with data fields showing laylines time to burn before the start and a race timer.Upgrade to Garmins Best Maps on the WaterA single microSD™ card slot provides expandable memory for accessory map purchases. Or purchase maps with OneChart through the ActiveCaptain app and automatically sync with your compatible chartplotter eliminating the need for an SD™ card.See Fish Swimming in Real TimeAdd optional Panoptix all-seeing sonar and see all around your boat and below it — in real time even while your boat is stationary. See your lure as it sinks relative to structure in the water. Watch the movement of fish — and their reactions to your bait — up to 100’ away or below the boat.NMEA 2000® Network SupportECHOMAP Plus provides NMEA 2000 support for engine data sensors FUSION-LINK™ audio system autopilots and more.Take Your ECHOMAP Plus with YouWhen you’re off the water it’s easy to keep your ECHOMAP Plus combo safe and secure. You don’t have to mess with plugging and unplugging wires from the unit because the cords plug directly into the mount. This allows you to quickly install and remove your ECHOMAP Plus from power and the mount.Connections:Transducer pin numbers: 12NMEA 0183 input ports: 1NMEA 0183 output ports: 1NMEA 2000 ports: 1Panoptix™ ports: 1Wireless connectivity: YesIn the box:ECHOMAP PlusTransducerPower/data cableTilt/swivel mount with quick release cradleFlush mountProtective coverHardwareDocumentation¹When paired with a compatible mobile device.²Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.