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

Description

On a sailing helm, the display needs to keep chart information, wind data, and layline guidance readable while the boat heels and the operator works around the wheel. The B&G Zeus SR 16 is a sailing multifunction display for that job, with a 16-inch Full HD SolarMAX screen and C-MAP Discover X coverage for the US and Canada. It is designed for sailing data, not bundled sonar.

The 1920 x 1080 display and 1200-nit brightness give the helm a broad, bright view of the chart and instrument pages. The Neo platform runs on a next-generation processor, while NMEA 2000, one Ethernet port, WiFi, and Bluetooth support the listed network connections. There is no internal sonar, but a network sonar module can be added. For a cruising yacht or performance sailboat, the important distinction is that this display is chart-ready and sailing-focused, while fishfinding remains a separate installation decision.

Key Features

• 16-inch SolarMAX HD IPS touchscreen – Provides a large sailing chart and instrument workspace.
• 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution – Keeps sailing data, charts, and route information clear.
• 1200-nit brightness – Helps the display remain readable in daylight.
• C-MAP Discover X US and Canada charts – Provides preloaded regional chart coverage.
• NMEA 2000, Ethernet, WiFi, and Bluetooth – Supports a connected sailing network.

Who Is This For?

This 16-inch sailing MFD suits cruising yachts, performance sailboats, and larger helms that need chart and instrument data visible together. It is not ideal for buyers seeking a complete fishfinder, because no internal sonar or transducer is included; network sonar requires a separate module.

Compatibility

Confirmed compatibility includes C-MAP Discover X US and Canada charts, NMEA 2000 through Micro-C, one 5-pin Ethernet port, WiFi, Bluetooth, and network sonar through a module. The supplied information does not name a specific radar, autopilot, or transducer model, and no named incompatible system was provided.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: B&G
• Model: Zeus S 16, also listed as SR 16, 000-15938-001
• Display: 16-inch SolarMAX HD IPS touchscreen
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Full HD
• Brightness: 1200 nits
• Processor: Next-generation high-speed processor
• Operating system: B&G Neo platform
• Charts: C-MAP Discover X US/Canada preloaded
• Sonar: No internal sonar; network sonar via module
• Power draw: 34W maximum

Warranty & Support

B&G provides a 2-year standard warranty. The supplied specifications do not state warranty exclusions or service procedures.

The Zeus SR 16 is the large sailing-display option in this group, giving much more room than the 12- and 9-inch Zeus SR models while keeping the same sailing-focused role. The trade-off is size and sonar scope: it needs a larger helm, and fishfinding requires a network module. Choose it when chart, sailing data, and regional C-MAP coverage are the priority.