B&G Zeus SR 16 16 MFD w/C-MAP DISCOVER X f/US/Canada – No Sonar

B&G Zeus SR 16 | SolarMAX HD Sailing Logic

The B&G Zeus SR 16 solves the complexity of offshore racing navigation by utilizing the Solaris-based Zeus S software architecture on an expansive 16-inch SolarMAX HD touchscreen. Its core engineering prioritizes sailing-specific data overlays—such as Laylines, SailSteer, and StartLine—ensuring that vector calculations are processed with immediate responsiveness. By omitting internal sonar circuitry, the SR 16 maximizes its CPU overhead for high-fidelity C-MAP DISCOVER X chart rendering and tactical weather routing, providing a high-contrast interface that remains legible even through polarized lenses in extreme maritime glare.

In demanding offshore environments, you must ensure your NMEA 2000 bus is properly balanced to handle the high-frequency updates from B&G precision wind sensors. I recommend using a dedicated power isolator for the instrument network to prevent voltage spikes from winches affecting the SR 16’s data bus integrity. When flush-mounting this 16-inch panel, verify your helm’s magnetic interference zones; the unit’s internal compass can be sensitive to nearby speaker magnets or high-current DC cables, which will degrade the accuracy of your Layline calculations if not properly shielded.

Technical Specifications

• Display: 16-inch SolarMAX HD multi-touch.
• CPU: Next-gen high-speed sailing processor.
• Chart: C-MAP DISCOVER X US/Canada.
• Interface: Dedicated Sailing-Specific UI logic.
• Network: Ethernet, NMEA 2000, Bluetooth.
• Luminance: 1200 Nit ultra-bright display.
• Radar: Full B&G Halo compatibility.