Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv Preloaded US Offshore BlueChart g3 - LakeVu g3 w/GT56UHD-TM
Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv Preloaded US Offshore BlueChart g3 - LakeVu g3 w/GT56UHD-TM — Product description
Unlock Deeper Waters and Sharper Insights with Advanced Sonar Technology
Imagine gliding across vast offshore expanses or weaving through intricate inland waterways, your screen revealing hidden structures and schools of fish with razor-sharp clarity. This powerhouse unit transforms every outing into a precision hunt, blending cutting-edge sonar with intuitive navigation to give you the edge over the competition. Anglers who demand more from their gear swear by its ability to cut through murky depths, spotting baitfish balls and bottom contours that traditional setups miss entirely.
Crystal-Clear Imaging That Redefines Fishfinding
At the heart lies the GT56UHD-TM transducer, delivering CHIRP traditional sonar alongside Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and SideVü scanning. These aren't just buzzwords—they mean seeing fish arches pop against weed lines or submerged timber with unprecedented detail. The three scanning frequencies ensure versatility, from shallow bays to deep drops, while the boosted SideVü range lets you survey wider swaths without repositioning. Pair it with vivid color palettes, and separating targets from clutter becomes second nature, even in low-light conditions.
Seamless Navigation for Coastal and Inland Adventures
Preloaded with BlueChart g3 for U.S. offshore coverage and LakeVü g3 for thousands of lakes, you're ready to plot courses from day one. Integrated Navionics data and Auto Guidance+ suggest safe paths around hazards, factoring in your vessel's specifics. But the real magic? Quickdraw Contours lets you map uncharted spots in real-time at 1-foot intervals. Customize depths, mark waypoints, and share your custom maps via the community—perfect for tournament pros building private intel.
Stay Connected and in Control On and Off the Water
Networking shines here: Link multiple units to share live sonar, user data, and charts across your boat. NMEA 2000 compatibility pulls in engine vitals, AIS targets, and even Fusion audio for a unified helm. Built-in Wi-Fi syncs with the ActiveCaptain app, beaming smart alerts, software tweaks, and community-contributed hotspots to your phone. Control compatible Force trolling motors directly from the plotter—dial in precise speeds, follow routes, or anchor in place effortlessly.
Built Tough for Real-World Boating
The 12-inch keyed-assist touchscreen stays readable under blazing sun, with an IPX7 rating shrugging off splashes. Quick-release bail mount means easy stowage—unplug, pop it off, and secure it belowdecks. From the flush mount for sleek installs to polarized lens support, every detail prioritizes usability during long hauls.
Pro Tips for Maximizing Your Setup
- Optimal Transducer Placement: Mount the GT56UHD-TM on the transom dead-center, 1/3 from the back, for minimal air bubbles and max coverage.
- Sonar Fine-Tuning: Dial in sensitivity seasonally—crank it up in summer for thermoclines, ease back in winter for cleaner bottom reads.
- App Synergy: Use ActiveCaptain to crowdsource recent fishing reports; overlay them on your Quickdraw maps for hot-spot stacking.
- LiveScope Ready: Add Panoptix LiveScope later for real-time forward-facing views—transform passive scanning into active pursuit.
- Power Management: At 26W draw, it plays nice with batteries; pair with a solar trickle for all-day offshore runs.
Technical Edge in a Rugged Package
| Category | Key Specs |
|---|---|
| Display | 12.1" diagonal WXGA (1280x800), sunlight-readable |
| Sonar Power | 600W RMS / 4kW peak-to-peak |
| Depth Capability | Up to 2,300 ft freshwater (varies by conditions) |
| Memory | 5,000 waypoints, 50 routes, 2 microSD slots |
| Connections | 2 Garmin Marine Network, NMEA 2000/0183, Wi-Fi |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Ultra High-Definition sonar stand out for anglers?
It offers three frequencies with 20% extended SideVü range, delivering hyper-detailed images of structure and fish returns, making it easier to identify prime fishing zones in varied depths.
Can I create and share my own custom maps?
Yes, Quickdraw Contours generates 1-foot contour maps on the fly. Save them privately or upload to the Quickdraw Community via the app for collaborative insights.
How does it integrate with other boat systems?
NMEA 2000 and Garmin Marine Network enable sharing sonar, charts, and data across units, plus connections to autopilots, engines, AIS, and audio systems for a centralized display.
Is the screen usable in bright sunlight?
Absolutely—the 12-inch touchscreen is sunlight-readable with high-contrast palettes, and polarized support ensures clear views even with sunglasses on.
What transducers does it support beyond the included one?
It pairs with Panoptix LiveScope, all-seeing Panoptix sonars, and various 12-pin options for expanded live scanning and forward/down views.
How easy is installation and removal?
The quick-disconnect bail mount allows fast setup and takedown—cords plug straight in, with flush options for permanent installs.
Does it work with trolling motors?
Yes, compatible with Force trolling motors for waypoint navigation, track following, and precise control right from the chartplotter.
ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv Preloaded US Offshore BlueChart g3 - LakeV g3 with GT56UHD-TM
ALL THE TOOLS YOU NEED FOR SUCCESSFUL FISHING
The sunlight-readable 12 touchscreen combo features preloaded BlueChart g3 charts and LakeV g3 maps, and the transducer bundle adds CHIRP traditional and Ultra High-Definition scanning sonars.
Features:
- The keyed-assist 12 touchscreen puts fishfinding know-how at your fingertips.
- See crisp images of structure and fish in stunning detail.
- Navigate confidently with preloaded BlueChart g3 charts and LakeV g3 maps.
- Manage your marine experience from nearly anywhere with the ActiveCaptain app1.
- Connect your boat to share data, sonar and charts with your other compatible devices.
- Explore your new favorite spot; create maps on the fly, and tailor them to fit your needs.
Livescope Sonar Support
ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv supports a variety of Garmin transducers, including Panoptix all-seeing sonar transducers and the Panoptix LiveScope LVS12 scanning sonar system (sold separately).
Built-In UHD Sonar
The included GT56 transducer provides Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar and Ultra High-Definition ClearV and SideV scanning sonars. With three scanning sonar frequencies and 20% greater range for our UHD SideV sonar, you'll get top performance at all depths.
Vivid Color Palettes
High-contrast vivid scanning sonar color palettes make it easier than ever to distinguish targets and structure.
Preloaded Charts
Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with BlueChart g3 coastal charts and LakeV g3 inland maps both with integrated Navionics data and Auto Guidance2 technology.
Quickdraw Contours
Create personalized fishing maps on-screen with 1' contours. Keep the data to yourself, or share it with the Garmin Quickdraw Community on the Garmin Connect app3.
Network Capable
If you have multiple compatible ECHOMAP Ultra 10 and 12 units or ECHOMAP Plus or UHD and 9 units on your boat, you can share information such as sonar, user data and charts among them.
NMEA 2000 Network Compatibility
Connect to your compatible autopilots, digital switching, Fusion-Link audio system, media, VHF, AIS, engine data, heading sensors such as the SteadyCast sensor and more from one screen.
AcativeCaptian APP
Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity pairs with the free all-in-one mobile app for access to the OneChart feature, smart notifications, software updates, Garmin Quickdraw Community data and more1.
Force Trolling Motor Compatibility
Take control of the most powerful and efficient trolling motor available4, route it to waypoints, follow tracks and more from the screen of your chartplotter.
Take It With You
Keep your ECHOMAP Ultra safe and secure. Cords plug directly into the quick-disconnect bail mount, which allows you to quickly install and remove your unit.
Connections:
- Garmin Marine Network Ports: 2 (large connector)
- NMEA 2000 Compatible: Yes
- Transducer Pin Numbers: 1 - LVS sonar, 1-12 pin Scanning sonar
- NMEA 0183 Input Ports: 1
- NMEA 0183 Output Ports: 1
- Video Input Ports: None
- Video Output Ports: None
- Wireless Connectivity: Yes
In The Box
- ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv with BlueChart g3 and LakeV g3 for U.S.
- GT56UHD-TM transducer
- Power/data cable
- Tilt mount with quick release cradle
- Flush mount
- Protective cover
- Hardware
- Documentation
1 Requires the ActiveCaptain app on your compatible smartphone paired to the ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv
2 Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations
3 Requires app on your compatible smartphone
4 In compliance with ISO standard 13342
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Garmin ECHOMAP™ Ultra 126sv With GT56UHD-TM Transducer
Model: 010-02529-01- The keyed-assist 12" touchscreen puts fishfinding know-how at your fingertips.
- See crisp images of structure and fish in stunning detail.
- Navigate confidently with preloaded BlueChart g3 charts and LakeVü g3 maps.
- Manage your marine experience from nearly anywhere with the ActiveCaptain® app1.
- Connect your boat to share data, sonar and charts with your other compatible devices.
- Explore your new favorite spot; create maps on the fly, and tailor them to fit your needs.
The sunlight-readable 12" touchscreen combo features preloaded BlueChart® g3 charts and LakeVü g3 maps, and the transducer bundle adds CHIRP traditional and Ultra High-Definition scanning sonars.
ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv supports a variety of Garmin transducers, including Panoptix™ all-seeing sonar transducers and the Panoptix LiveScope™ LVS12 scanning sonar system (sold separately).
The included GT56 transducer provides Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar and Ultra High-Definition ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars. With three scanning sonar frequencies and 20% greater range for our UHD SideVü sonar, you’ll get top performance at all depths.
High-contrast vivid scanning sonar color palettes make it easier than ever to distinguish targets and structure.
Experience unparalleled coverage and detail with BlueChart g3 coastal charts and LakeVü g3 inland maps — both with integrated Navionics® data and Auto Guidance2 technology.
Create personalized fishing maps on-screen with 1’ contours. Keep the data to yourself, or share it with the Garmin Quickdraw™ Community on the Garmin Connect™ app3.
If you have multiple compatible ECHOMAP Ultra 10" and 12" units or ECHOMAP Plus or UHD 7" and 9" units on your boat, you can share information - such as sonar, user data and charts - among them.
Connect to your compatible autopilots, digital switching, weather, Fusion-Link™ audio system, media, VHF, AIS, engine data, heading sensors - such as the SteadyCast™ sensor - and more from one screen.
Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity pairs with the free all-in-one mobile app for access to the OneChart™ feature, smart notifications, software updates, Garmin Quickdraw Community data and more1.
Take control of the most powerful and efficient trolling motor available4, route it to waypoints, follow tracks and more from the screen of your chartplotter.
Keep your ECHOMAP Ultra safe and secure. Cords plug directly into the quick-disconnect bail mount, which allows you to quickly install and remove your unit.
1 Requires the ActiveCaptain app on your compatible smartphone paired to the ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv 2 Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations 3 Requires app on your compatible smartphone 4 In compliance with ISO standard 13342
Specifications| General | |
| PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS | 13.4" x 9.0" x 3.9" (341 x 229 x 98 mm) |
| DISPLAY SIZE | 10.3" x 6.4"; 12.1" diagonal (26.1 cm x 16.3 cm; 30.7 cm diagonal) |
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| DISPLAY TYPE | WXGA display |
| WEIGHT | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) |
| WATER RATING | IPX7 |
| POLARIZED SUPPORT | Yes |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 26 W |
| ANTENNA | Internal or external over NMEA 2000 |
| MOUNTING OPTIONS | Bail or flush |
| RECEIVER | 10Hz |
| GARMIN MARINE NETWORK™ PORTS | 2 (large connector) |
| TRANSMIT POWER | 600 W (RMS) / 4,000 W (peak to peak) |
| Maps & Memory | |
| PRELOADED MAPS | BlueChart® g3 (U.S. and Western Canada coastal maps) and LakeVü g3 (inland maps) |
| ACCEPTS DATA CARDS | 2 microSD™ cards |
| WAYPOINTS | 5,000 |
| TRACK LOG | 50,000 points; 50 saved tracks |
| ROUTES | 100 |
| Outdoor Recreation | |
| TIDE TABLES | Yes |
| Chartplotter Features | |
| GARMIN SONAR COMPATIBLE | Yes |
| SUPPORTS AIS (TRACKS TARGET SHIPS POSITION) | Yes |
| SUPPORTS DSC (DISPLAYS POSITION DATA FROM DSC-CAPABLE VHF RADIO) | Yes |
| SUPPORTS FUSION-LINK™ COMPATIBLE RADIOS | Yes |
| GCV™ BLACK BOX SONAR SUPPORT | Yes |
| ACTIVECAPTAIN COMPATIBLE | Yes |
| SAILING FEATURES | Yes |
| Sonar Features & Specifications | |
| DUAL-FREQUENCY (50/200 KHZ) SONAR CAPABLE | Yes |
| DUAL-BEAM (77/200 KHZ) SONAR CAPABLE | Yes |
| FREQUENCIES SUPPORTED | CHIRP High-Wide: 150-240 kHz Ultra High-definition ClearVü: 800 kHz (760-880 kHz) CHIRP ClearVü: 455 kHz (425-845 kHz) Ultra High-definition SideVü: 1,200 kHz (1060-1170 kHz) |
| CHIRP SONAR TECHNOLOGY | Yes (Built-in) |
| CLEARVü | Yes with CHIRP (built-in) |
| SIDEVü | Yes with CHIRP (built-in) |
| MAXIMUM DEPTH | 2,300 ft @ 77 kHz, freshwater 1,100 ft @ 77 kHz, saltwater (depth capacity is dependent on water bottom type and other water conditions) |
| BOTTOM LOCK (SHOWS RETURN FROM THE BOTTOM UP) | Yes |
| WATER TEMPERATURE LOG AND GRAPH | Yes |
| SONAR RECORDING | Yes |
| SONAR HISTORY REWIND | Yes |
| Connections | |
| NMEA 2000® COMPATIBLE | Yes |
| TRANSDUCER PIN NUMBERS | 1 — LVS sonar, 1 — 12 pin scanning sonar |
| NMEA 0183 INPUT PORTS | 1 |
| NMEA 0183 OUTPUT PORTS | 1 |
| WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY | Yes |
What's in the Box:
- ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv with BlueChart g3 and LakeVü g3 for U.S.
- GT54UHD-TM transducer
- Power/data cable
- Tilt mount with quick release cradle
- Flush mount
- Protective cover
- Hardware
- Documentation
SKU: NVN-86529
MPN: 010-02529-01
UPC: 753759264550
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv Preloaded US Offshore BlueChart g3 - LakeVu g3 w/GT56UHD-TM |
| SKU / MFR# | 86529 |
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