Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 106sv 10" Chartplotter - No Transducer

The Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 106sv is the 10-inch chartplotter / fishfinder in the ECHOMAP Ultra 2 line - Garmin's mid-tier combo chartplotter platform that sits between the entry-level ECHOMAP UHD2 and the premium GPSMAP series. The Ultra 2 generation specifically adds multi-band GPS for improved position accuracy, LiveScope sonar support, wireless networking between chartplotters, and screen recording capability vs the original Ultra. For owners building out a chartplotter / fishfinder combo on a typical mid-size recreational fishing boat, the ECHOMAP Ultra 2 is the right call. It's the meaningful upgrade path for owners coming from older chartplotters.

10-inch sunlight-readable display. The 106sv variant is the 10-inch screen size (the 6 in 106sv indicates the screen size category, the sv suffix indicates SonarView - the fishfinder-capable variant). The display is a WXGA IPS panel at 1280 x 800 resolution - sharp enough for the detailed sonar imagery and chart display that the chartplotter generates. IPS technology delivers wide viewing angles (the display stays readable when viewed from off-axis) and consistent color accuracy. Sunlight-readable means the display stays visible in direct sunlight without washing out - critical for boats with open helms where the chartplotter is exposed to direct sun. You'll appreciate the difference at noon on a bright day.

Touchscreen with keyed assist. The user interface combines touchscreen input (tap, pinch-zoom, drag) with physical keyed assist buttons. The hybrid approach lets you use whichever input is appropriate for the conditions and the specific task. Touchscreen is fast for chart navigation and menu selection in calm conditions. Physical buttons are more reliable in rough water, with wet hands, or with gloves where touchscreen input can be inconsistent. The keyed-assist approach is genuinely better than pure touchscreen for marine applications. You don't lose touchscreen convenience and you gain physical-button reliability.

Built-in Garmin Navionics+ US Inland and Coastal Mapping. The 010-02880-00 variant ships with built-in Garmin Navionics+ mapping for US Inland AND Coastal Canada coverage. Detailed coastal navigation charts plus inland lake bathymetry pre-loaded - covers most of where typical recreational boaters in North America will actually go. You won't need to buy additional charts for home-water boating. For specific cruising regions outside North America, additional chart cards from Garmin's range slot into the microSD card readers.

No transducer included. The 010-02880-00 variant specifically ships WITHOUT a transducer - the right choice for owners who already have a compatible Garmin transducer (from a previous chartplotter or as a separate purchase) OR who plan to purchase the appropriate transducer separately based on their specific needs. The matching transducer-included variants (different part numbers) bundle either the GT34UHD CHIRP / UHD scanning transducer OR the GT56 series transducers for owners who need a fishfinder-capable transducer at purchase time. Verify your transducer needs before deciding which variant to order. That's the meaningful purchase decision when picking between the variants.

LiveScope sonar support. The Ultra 2 series supports the full Garmin LiveScope live-scanning sonar product line (LiveScope transducers sold separately - see the LVS34 / LVS32 variants). LiveScope delivers real-time sonar imaging of fish and structure - dramatically different from traditional fish-finder sonar. For owners adding LiveScope capability to their fishing setup, the Ultra 2 chartplotter is one of the compatible head units. It's the cost-effective LiveScope-compatible chartplotter in the Garmin lineup.

Multi-band, multi-constellation GPS. The ECHOMAP Ultra 2 includes multi-band, multi-constellation GPS receivers - tracks GPS (US), GLONASS (Russian), Galileo (European), and BeiDou (Chinese) satellite constellations simultaneously, plus WAAS augmentation for North American precision. Multi-band reception means the receiver tracks satellites on multiple frequency bands, which dramatically improves position accuracy in challenging conditions (canyons, urban areas, partial sky obstruction). The 10 Hz update rate delivers smooth on-screen tracking at speed.

Wireless networking between Ultra 2 chartplotters. The Ultra 2 series supports wireless networking between compatible chartplotters on the same boat - share sonar, waypoints, and routes between units without physical cabling. For boats with chartplotters at multiple locations (helm + tower + helm console), wireless networking eliminates the cabling complexity of network bridges between units. Important limitation: LiveScope sonar can NOT be shared wirelessly between units (the LiveScope data rate exceeds wireless bandwidth) - other sonar modes share fine.

Screen recording for sharing catches. The Ultra 2 includes screen recording capability - capture video of the chartplotter screen during fishing action and save to the microSD card or share via ActiveCaptain. Useful for documenting good fishing days, sharing technique with other anglers, or producing fishing content. The recording captures the sonar, chart, and fish marks together so the recording tells the complete fishing story.

CHIRP traditional sonar + Ultra HD scanning sonar. Beyond LiveScope, the Ultra 2 supports CHIRP traditional sonar (with compatible CHIRP transducer) for fish-targeting at various depths, plus Ultra High-Definition scanning sonar (DownVu and SideVu imaging) for high-detail down and side views. The transducer choice determines which sonar modes are available - the chartplotter supports them all natively when paired with the right transducer.

NMEA 2000 + NMEA 0183 compatible. The chartplotter integrates with the modern NMEA 2000 network for engine data, autopilot, audio, AIS, VHF, and other modern marine electronics. Legacy NMEA 0183 compatibility lets older equipment integrate as well. For boats with existing electronics suites, the Ultra 2 drops into the network without complex integration work. It's the right kind of marine-electronics interoperability.

Two microSD card slots. The chartplotter has two microSD slots that accept Garmin chart cards (BlueChart g3, BlueChart g3 Vision, LakeVü g3, LakeVü g3 Ultra, Garmin Navionics+, Garmin Navionics Vision+, TOPO 100K, Standard Mapping) plus user data storage. Two slots let you keep two chart sets active simultaneously - typical use is one card for home cruising and one for travel cruising regions.

Storage capacity: 5000 waypoints, 50000 track points, 100 routes. Substantial internal storage for waypoint and track data - sufficient for typical recreational use plus extended cruising. For owners who accumulate waypoints over years of fishing or cruising (which most do), the 5000-waypoint capacity is meaningful. The 50000 track-point capacity covers extensive track history.

Built-in Auto Guidance+ navigation. The chartplotter includes Auto Guidance+ as a built-in feature - the automated route-finding capability that calculates routes around hazards based on your vessel parameters and the chart data. Plus Quickdraw Contours (user-contributed bathymetric data community), tide tables (US tide stations), and other navigation features.

ActiveCaptain mobile app. The Ultra 2 connects to mobile devices running Garmin's ActiveCaptain app via Wi-Fi. Features: cartography sync between chartplotter and mobile (plan trips on phone, sync to chartplotter), purchase new charts through the app, access to Garmin Quickdraw Contours Community, smart notifications from phone displayed on chartplotter, and software update management.

IPX7 waterproof + bail / flush mounting. The chartplotter is IPX7 rated - withstands immersion to 1 meter for 30 minutes (substantial protection against splash, spray, and the occasional wave). Bail mount or flush mount installation - both mount options included, you decide at install time which fits your specific helm layout best.

4.0 lbs, compact dimensions. 11.6 x 7.7 x 3.9 inches total dimensions. Compact enough for typical helm pedestals and instrument panels. not so large that it dominates the dash. The 4.0 lb weight is light enough for typical bail mount installations without requiring heavy structural reinforcement.

Install. Mount the chartplotter at the helm using the bail mount or flush mount kit. Connect 12V power via the supplied cable through a 3-5A circuit breaker. Connect the transducer (sold separately) to the appropriate transducer port. Connect to NMEA 2000 backbone if present. Connect optional Wi-Fi to other Ultra 2 chartplotters for sharing. Configure chartplotter settings on first boot. Total install runs 2-4 hours for someone with reasonable mechanical and marine electrical skills.