Garmin ECHOMAP™ UHD2 53CV Chartplotter/Fishfinder Combo w/US Inland Maps & GT20-TM
Garmin ECHOMAP™ UHD2 53CV Chartplotter/Fishfinder Combo w/US Inland Maps & GT20-TM — Product description
Discover the Waters Like Never Before with Advanced Sonar and Mapping
Imagine heading out on your next fishing trip with a compact powerhouse that reveals every hidden structure, school of fish, and contour below the surface. The ECHOMAP UHD2 53CV transforms your boat into a local's secret weapon, blending razor-sharp sonar imaging with intuitive charting in a user-friendly 5-inch package. Whether you're chasing bass in shallow bays or trolling deep reservoirs, this combo unit delivers clarity and confidence on the water.
Crystal-Clear Views from Dual Sonar Technologies
At the heart of this fishfinder lies Garmin's renowned CHIRP traditional sonar paired with ClearVü scanning sonar, providing dual perspectives that leave no detail unseen. CHIRP excels at separating fish from clutter in varying water columns, while ClearVü paints photo-like images of the bottom, perfect for spotting submerged timber, drop-offs, and weed lines. The included GT20-TM transom-mount transducer ensures reliable performance right out of the box, capturing data from multiple angles without compromising sensitivity.
Enhance your reads with high-contrast vivid color palettes that make targets pop against the background. No more squinting at faint echoes—structures and fish stand out vividly, even in murky conditions common to inland lakes and rivers.
Navigate with Precision Using Preloaded Inland Charts
Preloaded with LakeVü g3 maps covering thousands of U.S. inland waterways, you'll have detailed bathymetric contours, shorelines, and hotspots at your fingertips. These charts integrate seamlessly with Garmin Navionics+ data, offering flexibility to overlay premium layers for even more insight. Spot prime fishing areas, plan routes around hazards, and mark your best catches with custom waypoints that sync effortlessly across your setup.
Stay Connected and Share the Advantage
Wireless networking lets you link multiple compatible ECHOMAP UHD2 units on your boat, sharing sonar screenshots, routes, and waypoints in real-time. Pair it via built-in Wi-Fi with the ActiveCaptain app on your smartphone for on-the-go access to community-sourced Quickdraw Contours, software updates, and OneChart shop—keeping your data fresh and your edge sharp without ever leaving the dock.
The keyed 5-inch display is sunlight-readable and glove-friendly, with a tilt/swivel mount for optimal viewing from any helm position. Its compact design fits kayaks, bass boats, or pontoons, mounting flush or tilted to suit your setup.
Versatile Transducer Options for Customized Performance
While the GT20-TM handles traditional CHIRP and ClearVü duties admirably for most freshwater pursuits, the system's single 4-pin transducer port opens doors to other Garmin options. Upgrade to higher-power units for deeper scans or add ClearVü/SideVü combos when you need side-to-side coverage for trolling vast flats.
Real-World Tips for Maximizing Your Setup
- Installation Made Simple: The GT20-TM mounts cleanly on most transoms with included hardware—adjust the deadrise angle for dead-on bottom tracking.
- Custom Mapping: Use Quickdraw Contours to log your own high-definition maps during trips, revealing personal honey holes others miss.
- Sonar Fine-Tuning: Dial in frequency (77/200 kHz CHIRP or 260/455 kHz ClearVü) based on depth and cover for peak separation.
- Power Efficiency: Draws minimal juice from your 12V system, ideal for extended outings or battery-powered crafts.
Everything You Need to Get Started
This bundle packs the essentials: the ECHOMAP UHD2 53cv head unit, GT20-TM transducer, power/data cable, tilt and flush mounts, mounting hardware, and full documentation. Plug in, power up, and start fishing within minutes.
ECHOMAP™ UHD2 53CV Chartplotter/Fishfinder Combo with US Inland Maps & GT20-TM
WHY TALK TO A LOCAL WHEN YOU CAN FISH LIKE ONE?
They say locals know best. But anyone who says that hasn’t fished with the ECHOMAP UHD2 5” chartplotter with clear, crisp sonar and mapping.
- The bright 5” keyed display is made for convenience.
- Get double the views1 with Garmin CHIRP traditional and ClearVü scanning sonars.
- What’s under the water looks even better with high-contrast vivid color palettes.
- Wi-Fi® connectivity2 between compatible chartplotters makes it easy to share info.
- Enjoy No. 1 in mapping3 with our LakeVü g3 maps with Navionics® data.
Sonar Support:
With crisp, clear traditional sonar and brilliant ClearVü sonar, the fish will have nowhere to hide.
Vivid Color Palettes
High-contrast vivid scanning sonar color palettes make it easier than ever to distinguish targets and structures.
Bundle Your Transducer
Your ECHOMAP UHD2 device supports a variety of Garmin transducers for two types of sonar: Garmin traditional and ClearVü scanning sonars.
Preloaded Charts
Know the waters you’re in as if you grew up fishing them by using built-in LakeVü g3 inland maps with support for Garmin Navionics+™ and Garmin Navionics Vision+™ marine cartography.
Wireless Networking
If you have another compatible ECHOMAP UHD2 chartplotter on your boat, the 5” and 7” models can wirelessly share information — such as sonar, waypoints and routes — with them.
Activecaptain™ App
Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity pairs with the free all-in-one mobile app for access to the OneChart™ feature, software updates, Garmin Quickdraw™ Community data, and more2.
In The Box:
- ECHOMAP UHD2 53cv
- GT20-TM transducer
- Power/data cable
- Tilt mount
- Flush mount
- Hardware
- Documentation
Connections:
- 4-Pin Transducer Port: 1
- Garmin Wi-Fi Network (Local Connection)
1 Transducer required
2 Requires the ActiveCaptain app on your compatible smartphone paired to the ECHOMAP UHD2 5” and 7” chartplotters
3 Based on 2020 reported sales
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including NICKEL (METALLIC) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.
SKU: NVN-97983
MPN: 010-02590-51
UPC: 753759307035
Technical specifications
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Garmin ECHOMAP™ UHD2 53CV Chartplotter/Fishfinder Combo w/US Inland Maps & GT20-TM |
| SKU / MFR# | 97983 |
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