Marine chartplotters are helm-mounted GPS navigation displays that show your vessel's precise position on a detailed digital chart. At ActiveGPS, we stock the full range of current Garmin GPSMAP and Garmin ECHOMAP chartplotters, from compact 4.3-inch models to large 12-inch multi-function displays with integrated sonar, radar compatibility, and preloaded marine charts.
Need help choosing? Browse our chartplotter comparison table, read the buying guide below, or call us on 01733 777623 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:00pm). As an authorised Garmin internet retailer, we supply only genuine Garmin products purchased directly from UK distributors.
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From £2199.99 ‣12.1-inch touchscreen View Garmin GPSMAP 1223 / 1223xsv |
£1999.99 ‣12-inch screen with keypad interface View Garmin GPSMAP 1222 |
From £1379.99 ‣10-inch screen with keypad interface View Garmin GPSMAP 1022 / 1022xsv |
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From £1199.99 ‣9-inch touchscreen View Garmin GPSMAP 923 / 923xsv |
From £799.99 ‣7-inch touchscreen View Garmin GPSMAP 723 / 723xsv |
From £2199.99 ‣12-inch touchscreen View Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 122sv |
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From £1629.99 ‣10-inch touchscreen View Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 102sv |
£889.99 ‣9-inch touchscreen View Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 95sv |
£749.99 ‣7-inch touchscreen View Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 75sv |
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£779.99 ‣7-inch touchscreen View Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 75sv |
£529.99 ‣7-inch touchscreen View Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 75cv |
£679.99 ‣6-inch touchscreen View Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 65sv |
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£379.99 ‣5-inch keypad interface View Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 55cv |
£339.99 ‣4.3-inch colour display View Garmin ECHOMAP Plus 45cv |
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Marine Chartplotter Buying Guide
Garmin GPSMAP vs ECHOMAP - Which Range is Right for You?
Garmin produces two main families of marine chartplotter. The GPSMAP range is the premium fixed-mount series, designed for yachts, motorboats, and larger vessels with a permanent helm installation. GPSMAP units offer larger screens (7 to 12 inches), a choice of keypad or touchscreen interfaces, radar compatibility, and advanced networking via NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000. They come preloaded with a Worldwide Basemap; detailed charts such as BlueChart g3 or Navionics+ are purchased separately.
The ECHOMAP range combines a chartplotter and fishfinder sonar in a single unit, at a lower price point. Many ECHOMAP models come preloaded with Navionics+ UK and Ireland or BlueChart g3 UK and Ireland, making them particularly good value for coastal boating and fishing. Screen sizes range from 4.3 to 12 inches.
BlueChart g3 vs BlueChart g3 Vision
Both chart options cover identical geographical areas. The difference is that BlueChart g3 Vision adds Auto Guidance, which automatically calculates a suggested route based on your vessel's draught, avoiding shallow water and hazards. It also includes overhead port and marina plans. BlueChart g3 Vision is compatible with Garmin chartplotters only - it cannot be used on handheld marine GPS devices. If you want Auto Guidance, you need a chartplotter and a g3 Vision chart.
Transducers and Sonar
A transducer is required to use sonar features such as ClearVu, SideVu, and traditional CHIRP sonar. Some chartplotters include a transducer in the box; others require one to be purchased separately. GPSMAP models ending in xsv support Ultra High-Definition sonar but need a compatible transducer. ECHOMAP models ending in sv include SideVu and ClearVu capability; those ending in cv support ClearVu only.
If you are unsure which transducer is compatible with your unit and boat type, use our Transducer Selection Form or call 01733 777623 for advice. There are three main types: transom-mount (ideal for outboard motorboats), in-hull (for single-skin fibreglass hulls), and through-hull (for wooden or steel boats).
Choosing the Right Screen Size
A 5 to 7 inch screen suits a compact helm, small RIB, or fishing boat where space is limited. A 9 to 12 inch screen is better for a yacht or motorboat main helm where legibility at a distance and split-screen sonar viewing matter. The largest models - the GPSMAP 1223 and ECHOMAP Ultra 2 122sv - both offer 12-inch displays and are suitable for larger vessels or twin-station installations.
Accessories for Older Garmin Chartplotters
As well as the current range above, we stock a large selection of genuine Garmin parts and accessories for discontinued chartplotter models including the echoMAP series (42dv through 95sv), the echoMAP CHIRP series, and the GPSMAP series (420 through 751s). Browse marine accessories or call us if you need a part for an older unit.
Why Buy from ActiveGPS?
We are official authorised Garmin Internet Retailers, offering genuine Garmin products, accessories, and maps. All our stock is purchased directly from assigned Garmin UK distributors - we do not source from the grey market and never sell counterfeit products.
When you buy from ActiveGPS.co.uk, you can be confident that you will receive full Garmin support and the peace of mind that comes with purchasing authentic, reliable products. Call us on 01733 777623 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:00pm) if you need advice before buying.
This page was last reviewed on: 15th June 2026
