Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 16 Chartplotter 166sv w/GN+ Mapping w/o Transducer

Description

The Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 166sv is a 16-inch marine chartplotter with a Full HD IPS touchscreen, Garmin Navionics+ mapping, multi-band GPS, and support for CHIRP, ClearVü, SideVü, and LiveScope. This display-only version includes no transducer, making it suitable for a large Garmin installation where sonar hardware will be selected separately. The assist keypad adds physical control when spray or gloves make touchscreen use less convenient.

Key Features

• 16-inch WXGA IPS touchscreen with assist keypad – Provides a large workspace for charts, sonar, and split-screen system data.
• 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution – Shows detailed navigation and sonar information across the large display.
• CHIRP, ClearVü, SideVü, and LiveScope support – Provides several sonar expansion options with suitable hardware.
• Garmin Navionics+ integrated mapping – Provides detailed chart coverage through the integrated GN+ mapping package.
• Multi-band GPS and wireless networking – Supports the listed L1/L5 positioning and compatible wireless MFD connections.

Who Is This For?

This unit suits offshore fishing boats, coastal cruisers, large center consoles, and multi-display helms that need a 16-inch Garmin chartplotter with integrated regional mapping. The large screen is useful when charts, sonar, and system information must remain visible together.

It is not ideal for a compact console or buyers seeking a complete fishfinder bundle, because no transducer is included. A GT56UHD-TM bundle is more convenient when UHD scanning sonar is required immediately.

Compatibility

Confirmed features include Garmin Navionics+ integrated mapping, multi-band GPS, wireless networking, CHIRP, ClearVü, SideVü, LiveScope support, and an assist keypad. The supplied information does not identify specific transducer models, NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, radar, autopilot, or third-party chartplotter compatibility. No named incompatible system was provided; verify Garmin network and sonar requirements before installation.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Garmin
• Model: ECHOMAP Ultra 2 166sv, 010-02871-00
• Display: 16-inch WXGA IPS touchscreen with assist keypad
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Sonar support: CHIRP, ClearVü, SideVü, LiveScope
• Mapping: Garmin Navionics+ integrated
• Transducer: Not included
• GPS: Multi-band GPS with wireless networking
• Warranty: 2-year standard warranty
• Origin: Made in Taiwan

Warranty & Support

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

The ECHOMAP Ultra 2 166sv GN+ is the charted display-only choice in this 16-inch Garmin group, providing more useful regional mapping than the Worldwide Basemap version. It keeps the large Full HD workspace and LiveScope support while leaving the transducer open for separate selection. Choose it for a custom offshore installation; choose the GT56 bundle if you want UHD scanning sonar included.