Change History
ECHOMAP Ultra2 162sv/165sv/166sv software version 44.03
as of June 19, 2026
Changes made from version 43.01 to 44.03:
- Revamped the search UI for new User Data experience.
- Added new night, red, and green modes, as well as improvements to Navaids symbology.
- Added support for new Force Current Bow Lock feature, allowing users to anchor at the bow of a kayak.
- Added support for remote features of the Force Current, including autopilot beep control, battery chemistry selection, and programmable pedal buttons.
- Added support for true and apparent wind speed alarms.
- Fixed an issue where gauge settings could become invalid resulting in a blank gauge page.
- Fixed an issue where navigating to a waypoint erroneously updates that waypoint's 'Modified' date.
- Updated the sonar coverage width calculation to use the port/starboard angle instead of fore/aft.
- Fixed an issue where the zoom keys could mistakenly activate digital switching controls in certain situations.
- Added ability to set Auto Guidance Vertical Clearance setting to values greater than 99.9.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 42.04 to 43.01:
- Added support for displaying a QR code to simplify connecting a mobile device to vessel Wi-Fi.
- Added support for the SpyPole device.
- Added functionality to engage the SpyPole in SpyLock mode from the LiveSonar pages.
- Fixed an issue with positive depth lines shifting their position.
- Fixed an issue where some settings weren't syncing across devices.
- Improved the interface for rudder angle indication.
- Improved user experience when configuring autopilot steering direction.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 42.03 to 42.04:
- Fixed an issue that could cause the device to reboot when receiving certain NMEA 2000 data from some third-party devices.
Changes made from version 41.05 to 42.03:
- Added a smart target to the navigation charts for sailboats.
- Fixed imprecise Sonar shift and cone width calculations.
- Fixed untranslated text in some languages.
- Added the ability to change the date via arrow buttons on the Celestial page.
- Added a quick switch option for the active A-Scope to the Flasher Sonar page.
- Fixed Anchor Alarm visibility.
- Improved the error messages displayed during software update troubleshooting.
- Fixed issue causing occasional freezes while saving sonar recordings.
- Improved the error messages presented during transducer troubleshooting.
- Various bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 40.05 to 41.05:
- Added support for collecting sonar readings while sonar display is paused.
- Added the ability for Echomap products to update over Wi-Fi.
- Added support for configuring Track settings on a connected inReach device.
- Added support for viewing the status of a message on a connected inReach device.
- Added support for automatically sending vessel data to emergency services when an inReach SOS is declared.
- Improved the user experience on gauge pages by hiding the navigation buttons after a period of inactivity.
- Fixed prompting for SD card after every reboot.
- Fixed inconsistent engine labels across different pages.
- Changes to improve product security.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the device to reboot when viewing certain Garmin approved third-party charts.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version 40.03 to 40.05:
- Improved privacy for EU RED Cybersecurity compliance.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Changes made from version to 40.03: