Description
🐟 The sweet spot of the ECHOMAP lineup — the Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 72sv is a 7" touchscreen chartplotter with keyed-assist buttons, CHIRP Traditional + CHIRP UHD ClearVu + CHIRP UHD SideVu, full NMEA 2000 networking, and LiveScope compatibility. Includes the GT54UHD-TM transducer. Comes with a worldwide basemap only — no detailed inland or coastal charts preloaded. Great if you plan to buy your own Navionics+ / Vision+ SD card for a specific region, or if you fish waters where you've built custom Quickdraw contours.
Key Features
- ✅ Display: 7" sunlight-readable touchscreen with keyed-assist buttons — works with wet hands, gloves, or rough water
- ✅ Sonar: CHIRP Traditional + CHIRP UHD ClearVu + CHIRP UHD SideVu with vivid color palettes
- ✅ Transducer: GT54UHD-TM (12-pin) — CHIRP 150-240 kHz, 500W + UHD ClearVu 800 kHz (200 ft) + UHD SideVu 1200 kHz (125 ft per side)
- ✅ Mapping: Worldwide basemap (no detailed inland or coastal maps)
- ✅ LiveScope Compatible: Add Panoptix LiveScope / LiveScope Plus / LiveScope XR for real-time live sonar (transducer + GLS 10 sold separately)
- ✅ NMEA 2000 Networking: Connect autopilots, engine data, VHF, digital switching, Fusion audio, and more
- ✅ Multi-Band GPS: GPS + GLONASS + Galileo for sub-meter accuracy
- ✅ Force Trolling Motor Control: Wirelessly connects to Garmin Force / Force Pro / Force Kraken to follow routes, spot-lock, control speed
- ✅ Wi-Fi + ActiveCaptain: Share sonar, waypoints, and routes with other ECHOMAP UHD2 units
- ✅ User Data: 5,000 waypoints, 100 routes, 50 tracks
Where This Fits in the ECHOMAP UHD2 Series
The 7" tier is where most anglers land — it's the best balance of screen size, sonar capability, and price in the Garmin lineup. Both cv and sv 7" models get the full networking feature set (NMEA 2000, LiveScope compat, Force trolling motor integration) — the only difference between cv and sv is the transducer.
- 5" cv models ($399-$499) — Keyed-only, no networking, no LiveScope. Budget tier.
- 6" sv models ($849-$949) — Touchscreen, full features, 6" screen for smaller helms
- 7" cv models ($599-$699) — Touchscreen, full features, CHIRP + ClearVu (no SideVu)
- 7" sv models ($899-$1099) — Same as 7" cv but adds UHD SideVu for side imaging
- 9" sv models ($1199-$1399) — Bigger screen version of 7" sv
- ECHOMAP Ultra 2 10"/12"/16" ($2099-$4799) — Brighter IPS, radar support, even more premium
Why the sv Over the cv?
The sv model (this product) comes with the GT54UHD-TM transducer — which adds UHD SideVu to the CHIRP + ClearVu you'd get on a cv model. That's side imaging up to 125 feet on each side of your boat, revealing structure, cover, and fish that a down-looking transducer can't see.
For serious anglers, SideVu pays for itself the first time you spot an unknown brush pile 60 feet off the bank. If you're primarily scanning under the boat, the cv saves about $300. But if you want to find new structure, mark waypoints on cover, or do any structure-focused fishing (bass, crappie, stripers around timber), go sv.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 72, 73, 74, and 75?
Same hardware — the number after the model family indicates preloaded map region:
- 72 — Worldwide basemap (no detailed maps)
- 73 — U.S. Inland (LakeVu g3, 18,000+ lakes)
- 74 — U.S. Coastal + Great Lakes (BlueChart g3)
- 75 — Canada + Alaska
Does this support NMEA 2000?
Yes — full NMEA 2000 support. Connect compatible autopilots, engine data displays (fuel flow, RPM, trim, temp), VHF radios, digital switching, Fusion marine audio, wind instruments, and more. This is a major upgrade over the 5" cv which does NOT have NMEA 2000.
Is this LiveScope compatible?
Yes. Add a Panoptix LiveScope, LiveScope Plus, or LiveScope XR transducer + GLS 10 black box any time. The ECHOMAP UHD2 7" natively supports live sonar views.
How does the touchscreen + keyed-assist work?
Modern capacitive touchscreen for fast menu navigation, plus physical buttons that duplicate the same controls. Use touch when dry and convenient, fall back to buttons when your hands are wet, gloved, or the boat is rough. Best of both worlds.
Can I control my Force trolling motor from this screen?
Yes. Wirelessly pairs with Garmin Force / Force Pro / Force Kraken trolling motors. Create a route on the chartplotter, press Go, and the motor auto-navigates. Full Spot Lock, Anchor Lock, and Cruise Control functions are available from the screen.
Can I share data with another Garmin unit on my boat?
Yes — the 7" ECHOMAP UHD2 can share via three paths: Wi-Fi to other UHD2 units, NMEA 2000 backbone to networked equipment, or microSD card export for any Garmin device. You can also pair with the ActiveCaptain mobile app to manage waypoints and charts.
What's the warranty?
1-year limited manufacturer warranty from Garmin.
Is this good for ice fishing?
The open-water transducer included isn't ideal for ice. But you can use this same chartplotter as the display unit in an ice fishing setup — buy a GT10HN-IF or Dual Beam-IF ice transducer separately, or pick up the ECHOMAP UHD2 73sv Ice Fishing Bundle (010-02684-35) that includes an ice transducer, portable case, and rechargeable battery.
Does this support radar?
No — for radar support, step up to an ECHOMAP Ultra 2 or GPSMAP chartplotter.
Warranty
1-year limited manufacturer warranty from Garmin. Backed by CSO's expert product support and financing options. 0% financing available — no credit needed on qualifying purchases.
Technical Specifications
| Model Number | 010-02683-01 |
| Model | ECHOMAP UHD2 72sv |
| Display | 7" sunlight-readable WVGA touchscreen with keyed-assist buttons |
| Resolution | 800 × 480 pixels, 24-bit color |
| Sonar Type | CHIRP Traditional + CHIRP UHD ClearVu + CHIRP UHD SideVu |
| Transducer Frequency | Trad 150-240 kHz (500W) / UHD ClearVu 800 kHz / UHD SideVu 1200 kHz + 455 kHz |
| Transducer | GT54UHD-TM (12-pin CHIRP + UHD ClearVu + UHD SideVu) |
| LiveScope Compatible | Yes (transducer + GLS 10 black box sold separately) |
| Mapping | Worldwide basemap (no detailed inland or coastal maps) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi + NMEA 2000 + NMEA 0183 + ActiveCaptain app |
| GPS Receiver | Multi-band GPS + GLONASS + Galileo, sub-meter accuracy |
| Trolling Motor Control | Garmin Force / Force Pro / Force Kraken (wireless) |
| User Data | 5,000 waypoints, 100 routes, 50 tracks |
| SD Card Slot | 1 × microSD (for Navionics+ / Vision+ upgrades) |
| Power | 12 Vdc / 0.75 A max |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX7 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited manufacturer |
