مقارنة 2026
5 12-inch multifunction displays compared based on criteria that matter in sailing: dedicated functions (SailSteer, Layline, ForwardScan), autopilot/radar/AIS integration, built-in or networked fishfinder, chartplotting. Workshop recommendation by program. Transparent mention of Raymarine Axiom in FAQ (not sold by Skysat).
B&G
4078 € HT
Pour qui : مركب شراعي سباق IRC، سباقات جدية، مركب شراعي 40-50+ قدم مع نظام بيئي B&G متكامل (رادار Halo + طيار آلي NAC-3 + WS720/730)
عرض Zeus SR 12"B&G
3318 € HT
Pour qui : مركب شراعي رحلات بحرية 35-50 قدم، نظام بيئي B&G قائم أو مخطط له، ميزانية < 3 500 يورو غير شاملة الضريبة
عرض Zeus 3S 12"Garmin
2938 € HT
Pour qui : مركب شراعي بطول 35-45 قدمًا ببرنامج إبحار + محرك مختلط، نظام بيئي Garmin موجود (GPS محمول، Reactor 40، رادار Fantom)
عرض GPSMAP 1222xsvGarmin
2728 € HT
Pour qui : مركب شراعي مجهز بالفعل بمسبار صوتي شبكي (Garmin GSD أو علامة تجارية أخرى عبر NMEA)، شاشة ثانية لقمرة القيادة، توفير 200 يورو مقابل 1222xsv
عرض GPSMAP 1222Lowrance
2865 € HT
Pour qui : زورق بمحرك أو مركب شراعي بمحرك بطول 30-40 قدمًا مع استخدام الصيد، ومسبار صدى مباشر منظم، وقراءة دقيقة للصيد. ليس الخيار الأفضل للمركب الشراعي الخالص.
عرض HDS-12 Pro2026 distributor prices in France, VAT excluded, display only (excludes transducer, external GPS antenna, premium charts).
| المعيار | B&G Zeus SR 12 | B&G Zeus 3S 12 | Garmin GPSMAP 1222xsv | Garmin GPSMAP 1222 | Lowrance HDS-12 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| السعر بدون ضريبة لشاشة 12 بوصة فقط | ~ 4 078 € | ~ 3 318 € | ~ 2 938 € | ~ 2 728 € | ~ 2 865 € |
| نوع الشاشة | شاشة IPS عريضة للغاية 12 بوصة | شاشة كلاسيكية 12 بوصة 16:9 | شاشة بإضاءة خلفية 12 بوصة | شاشة بإضاءة خلفية 12 بوصة | شاشة SolarMAX HD مقاس 12 بوصة |
| مسبار مدمج | ForwardScan (اختياري) | اختياري عبر مسبار | CHIRP + DownVu مدمج | لا (يتطلب شبكة) | Active Imaging HD + LiveSight |
| وظائف إبحار مخصصة | SailSteer, Layline, RaceData, StartLine | SailSteer, Layline في الوقت الفعلي | أساسي (خطوط الإبحار البسيطة) | أساسي (خطوط الإبحار البسيطة) | محدود (بدون SailSteer) |
| خرائط مدمجة | C-MAP + Navionics | C-MAP + Navionics | BlueChart g3 Vision | BlueChart g3 Vision | C-MAP + Navionics |
| الطيار الآلي متوافق أصليًا | NAC-3, H5000 B&G | NAC-3, H5000 B&G | Garmin Reactor 40 | Garmin Reactor 40 | Outboard Pilot Mercury |
| رادار متوافق أصلي | Halo 20+/24 B&G | Halo 20+/24 B&G | Garmin Fantom | Garmin Fantom | Lowrance HALO |
| البرنامج المستهدف | سباق IRC + أداء | رحلات بحرية عميقة بالمراكب الشراعية | شراعي/محرك مختلط | مركب شراعي مزدوج المحطة | صيد + قارب بمحرك |
Our recommendation by navigation program, based on 200+ sailboat MFD installations 2020–2026.
سباق
The B&G Zeus SR 12" (€4,078 ex-VAT) is our sailboat racing chartplotter pick. The UltraWide screen displays SailSteer + chart + instrument data simultaneously without overlapping. SailingTime, Layline, and StartLine are native features (not firmware add-ons). Direct integration with the H5000 processor and WS720/730 sensors — no NMEA buffer to degrade update rate. For racing sailboats, add a 2nd display (Zeus SR 16" or Glass Helm) at the mast.
الميزانية الإجمالية للشاشة + الخرائط + هوائي GPS المركب: ~ 4,600 يورو بدون احتساب الضريبة لكل محطة
شاهد Zeus SR 12"رحلة بحرية شراعية
The B&G Zeus 3S 12" (€3,318 ex. VAT) has been our go-to sailboat chartplotter for cruising workbenches for 5 years. Not the UltraWide from the SR series, but SailSteer and real-time Layline are where it matters. Direct NAC-3 + Halo + WS320 integration with no buffer. Saves €760 ex. VAT vs. Zeus SR — useful if sensor/pilot budget is the priority.
ميزانية الشاشة + الخرائط + نظام تحديد المواقع (GPS) المُثبَّت: ~ 3,800 يورو (غير شامل الضريبة)
عرض Zeus 3S 12"مختلط شراع/محرك
The Garmin GPSMAP 1222xsv (€2,938 ex VAT) is the right choice when mixing sailing and powerboating, occasional fishing, and an existing Garmin ecosystem (handheld GPS, Reactor 40, Fantom radar). The integrated CHIRP sounder eliminates the need for an additional network sounder box. Basic sailing functions are adequate for coastal cruising.
ميزانية الشاشة + مسبار CHIRP + نظام تحديد المواقع (GPS): ~ 3,500 يورو (غير شامل الضريبة)
عرض GPSMAP 1222xsvصيد / قارب بمحرك
The Lowrance HDS-12 Pro (€2,865 ex-VAT) is designed for structured fishing: Active Imaging HD + LiveSight provide unmatched underwater structure imaging for sailboats. SolarMAX HD readable in full Bahamian sunlight. Not the right choice for a pure sailboat — it lacks SailSteer/Layline functions and native B&G/Garmin integration. Limited to fishing boats / motorboats / day cruisers.
ميزانية الشاشة + محول Active Imaging HD 3-in-1: ~ 3 100 يورو بدون احتساب الضريبة
اطلع على HDS-12 ProThe 3 mistakes that come up when a customer chooses their MFD without a workshop audit.
A 16" screen weighs more, takes up more space, and consumes more power. At 1.5 m viewing distance from the cockpit, a 12" display is already at the upper limit of visual usability. A 16" becomes relevant only on sailboats 50+ feet with an interior helm station. For 30-45 foot sailboats, the 12" is the optimal choice. Cost saving: €1,500 to €2,000 ex-VAT vs a 16".
Garmin and B&G/Navico communicate via NMEA 2000 (adequate for position and average wind) but not through proprietary protocols (SailSteer B&G, Reactor Garmin). Result: half of sailing functions are lost when switching Garmin to an existing B&G platform. Always stay within a single ecosystem: all B&G, all Garmin, or all Lowrance.
The 1222 is 200 € HT cheaper than the 1222xsv but requires a Garmin GSD-26 network sounder box (~ 800 € HT) if you want to add a sounder later. Buying the integrated sounder from the start (1222xsv) costs 200 € net — far cheaper than GSD-26 + wiring + installation labor. The 1222 without a sounder only makes sense if the boat already has a dedicated sounder on the network.
4 أسئلة لتحديد مخطط الرسم البياني بحجم 12 بوصة المناسب لمركبك الشراعي ونظامك البيئي الحالي.
Skysat does not distribute the Raymarine MFD range (Axiom, Element). Our editorial choice is to focus on the ecosystems for which we install complete systems: B&G/Navico (pure sailing), Garmin (mixed use), and Lowrance (fishing). Raymarine Axiom is a good chartplotter — if you already have a complete Raymarine ecosystem (Evolution EV-200 + Quantum 2 + Tacktick), stay with it. Otherwise, our 5 references above cover sailboat uses without compromise.
Zeus SR (released 2024) brings three major improvements over the 3S: UltraWide screen (wider ratio = more data displayed simultaneously), a processor twice as fast (instant page transitions vs 1-2 sec on the 3S), and enhanced SailSteer (native StartLine + RaceData). In standard cruising, the difference is minimal. In IRC racing where you monitor 4-5 data points simultaneously + chart + laylines, the SR is a game-changer. At the current price (€760 ex-VAT difference), the SR is worth the extra cost if you race or do serious offshore sailing.
Partially, yes. The Lowrance HDS Pro and B&G Halo are both part of the Navico Group, and the HDS Pro can display a Halo radar via the Navico Ethernet network. However, the advanced features of the Halo (MARPA, colorized Doppler, custom scanning modes) are better utilized on a Zeus display from the same family. On the HDS Pro, you get a functional radar but without the full sailing-specific refinements. To be avoided on serious racing/cruising sailboats.
B&G Zeus (SR and 3S): C-MAP DISCOVER X worldwide preloaded + 12 months of updates. Navionics+ downloadable separately. Garmin GPSMAP 1222 / 1222xsv: BlueChart g3 Vision Europe preloaded (equivalent to paper charts in digital + 3D relief). Lowrance HDS-12 Pro: C-MAP DISCOVER X preloaded + access to Navionics+ charts via subscription. For specific areas (Caribbean, South Pacific, Patagonia), expect premium charts (~200-400 € VAT extra).
Three protocols coexist: NMEA2000 (universal standard, sharing position/wind/depth), proprietary Ethernet (B&G/Navico network, Garmin Marine Network, Raymarine SeaTalkNG — sharing radar, fishfinder, chartplotters), and NMEA0183 (legacy, still useful for AIS). Workshop recommendation: stick to a single ecosystem for the "core" (MFD + autopilot + radar) and add NMEA2000 for third-party sensors (anemometer, instruments). Mixing two brands at the core means losing 30–50 % of advanced functions.
Standard workshop setup: 2 displays. One 12" at the interior chart table (detailed chart + radar + AIS readout), a second 12" at the cockpit (quick navigation + autopilot + GPS readout). Racing sailboats add a 3rd screen (Zeus SR 16" or Glass Helm) near the mast for the tactician. On a 35-foot cruising sailboat: 1 12" cockpit display is sufficient, with an iPad at the chart table (chartplotting via Navionics or TimeZero app).
Skysat has distributed B&G/Navico, Garmin Marine and Lowrance since 2018. Comparator based on 200+ installations of sailboat MFDs from 2020–2026, including coastal cruising, offshore, transatlantic, and IRC racing setups. Indicative distributor HT prices for 2026 (screen only, excluding transducers, premium cartography, external GPS antennas, and installation labor). Raymarine Axiom Pro listed in FAQ for transparency — not distributed by Skysat.
