Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 12 in. Chartplotter/Sonar Combos Review

Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 12 in. Chartplotter/Sonar CombosBuilt-in Support for Garmins Premium Sonar Capabilities12” keyed-assist touchscreen combo with all the built-in tools you need to find and catch fishBuilt-in support for Garmins premium sonars including the Panoptix LiveScope™ scanning sonar s...ystem and Panoptix LiveScope LVS12 sonarShare sonar waypoints and routes with other ECHOMAP Ultra 10” and 12” units as well as ECHOMAP Plus 7” and 9” unitsBuilt-in Quickdraw Contours mapping software instantly creates personalized fishing maps on-screen with 1’ contours as you fishBuilt-in Wi-Fi® connectivity pairs with the free ActiveCaptain® appNMEA 2000® connectivity and support for heading sensors autopilots digital switching weather FUSION-Link™ audio system and moreThe ECHOMAP Ultra combo with its bright sunlight-readable 12” keyed-assist touchscreen display has all the tools you need for successful fishing. It includes built-in support for Garmins premium sonar and optional premium BlueChart® g3 charts and BlueChart g3 Vision cartography with integrated data from Navionics®. All transducers are sold separately.Garmins Premium Sonar SupportThe ECHOMAP Ultra combo includes built-in support for optional traditional CHIRP CHIRP ClearVü and CHIRP SideVü scanning sonars Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar and Panoptix LiveScope LVS12 sonar (no black boxes required) plus the full line of Panoptix™ all-seeing sonar transducers. It also supports the Panoptix LiveScope system.Share Sonar Waypoints and RoutesHave more than one unit? You can share sonar waypoints and routes with other ECHOMAP Ultra 10” and 12” units as well as ECHOMAP Plus 7” and 9” units.Quickdraw Contours to Create Your Own MapsInstantly create personalized fishing maps on-screen with 1’ contours as you fish. 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™ Garmins online community.Upgrade to the Best Maps on the WaterUpgrade the preloaded worldwide basemap to optional premium BlueChart g3 charts or BlueChart g3 Vision cartography with integrated data from Navionics which add Auto Guidance¹ technology that uses your desired depth and overhead clearance to easily calculate routes and see a suggested path to follow.The Ultimate Connected Boating AppBuilt in Wi-Fi gives you access to the free all-in-one ActiveCaptain app so you can manage your marine experience from nearly anywhere. It creates a simple yet powerful connection between your compatible mobile device and your Garmin chartplotter charts maps and the boating community. Wherever you are you’ll have unlimited access to your cartography the ability to purchase new maps and charts and access to the Garmin Quickdraw™ Contours Community. Stay connected with smart notifications² on your chartplotter screen. You can also plan a trip or prefish a lake and ActiveCaptain will automatically sync with your chartplotter. Even get notifications for software updates and decide when to download them on your device.Take Your ECHOMAP Ultra with YouWhen you’re off the water it’s easy to keep your ECHOMAP Ultra 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 quick-disconnect bail mount. This allows you to quickly install and remove your ECHOMAP Ultra from power and the mount.In The BoxGarmin ECHOMAP UltraPower/data cableTilt mount with quick release cradle8-pin transducer to 12-pin sounder adapter cableFlush mountProtective coverHardwareDocumentationConnectionsGarmin Marine Network™ Ports: 2 (large connector)Transducer Ports: 1 (12 Pin)NMEA 2000® Port: 1NMEA 0183 Input Ports: 1NMEA 0183 Output Ports: 1Wireless Connectivity: Yes1Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations2When paired with a compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/bleWi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.