Garmin, in the latest of its new product announcements leading up to the ICAST show later this month, has released information on a 16″ addition to the Garmin Echomap Ultra 2 series of chartplotters.
This announcement closely follows last month’s announcements of the new Fusion Apollo RA800 and the GPSMAP 1553xsv, along with a couple of Force trolling motors.
Garmin’s announcement
OLATHE, Kan./July 8, 2025 – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world’s largest1 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.
“The new ECHOMAP Ultra 2 chartplotter is designed to help experienced anglers maximize their time on the water. The bigger screen with full HD resolution allows them to see the difference between fish and structure in incredible detail, even on bright and sunny days.” –Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President Consumer Sales & Marketing
Features of the Garmin Echomap Ultra 2
This is a hybrid touch (a touchscreen with physical buttons) chart plotter. It also features Bluetooth, which allows voice control, using a paired headset, of compatible Garmin Force trolling motors.
The Garmin Echomap Ultra 2 16″ features a built-in sonar and is, optionally, supplied with the GT56UHD transducer offering Ultra High-Definition ClearVü™ and SideVü™ sonar along with CHIRP traditional sonar. It is also compatible with Garmin’s LiveScope™ scanning sonar modules.
More details in Garmin’s news release.
