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GPSMAP 79s

GPSMAP 79s

Part Number 010-02635-01

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CAST OFF CONFIDENTLY

Stay on course, and track more adventures with these rugged, floating handhelds.

It’s water-resistant, it floats, and it’s fogproof, so it belongs on the water — just like you.

This thing can remember up to 10,000 waypoints and more, so you don’t have to.

It’s nice to have reliable positioning when you’re out on the water.

The built-in compass will point you in the right direction.

Get the best of Garmin and Navionics data with optional BlueChart g3 coastal charts.

Stay out longer with up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS mode.

Built for life on the boat.

RUGGED HANDHELD

This handheld is water-resistant (IPX7) with a high-resolution color display you can read in the sun. The glass is even scratch-resistant and fogproof.

DESIGNED TO FLOAT

If rough waters come and the handheld goes overboard, don’t worry. This device floats.

BATTERY LIFE

User-replaceable AA batteries (not included) provide up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS tracking mode.

Exactly what you need to navigate.

ACCURATE TRACKING

With support for multiple satellite constellations — such as GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS and SBAS — you’ll get accurate, reliable tracking and positioning around the world.

INCREASED MEMORY

More memory than previous models means you can save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fitness activity files.

BUILT-IN COMPASS

The 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows your heading — even while the boat is standing still.

General

Lens Material

chemically strengthened glass

Dimension2.67'' x 6.85'' x 1.67'' (6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23 cm)
Weight

9.95 oz (282g) with batteries

WaterproofIPX7
MIL-STD-810yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only
Display Typetransflective, 65K color TFT
Display Size1.5"W x 2.5"H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3" diag (7.6 cm)
Display Resolution240 x 400 pixels
Battery type2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery life

up to 19 hours

Memory/History8 GB (user space varies based on included mapping on sc version)
Interfacehigh speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible

Maps & Memory

Preloaded maps

Available on sc version only

Ability to add maps 
Basemap 
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activitiesYes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Map segments15000
Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams)yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites)yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areasyes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
External memory storageyes (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations10000
Tracks250
Navigation Track Log20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities
Navigation Routes250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing
Rinex logging 

Sensors

GPS 
QZSS 
SBAS 
BeiDou 
CompassYes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
High-sensitivity receiver 
GPS compass (while moving) 

Outdoor Recreation

Point-to-point navigation 
Area calculation 
Hunt/fish calendar 
Geocaching-friendlyYes (Paperless)
Custom maps compatible 
Picture viewer 
  • GPSMAP 79s 
  • Lanyard
  • USB cable
  • Documentation

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