GPSMAP 79s
A floating, waterproof GPS chartplotter handheld built for marine adventures, including US coastal charts.
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CAST OFF CONFIDENTLY
Stay on course, and track more adventures with the GPSMAP® 79s rugged, floating handheld.
It’s waterproof, it floats and it resists moisture, so it is well suited for use out on the water.
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 charts (sold separately).
Stay out longer with up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS mode.
Built for life on the boat.
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| RUGGED HANDHELD | DESIGNED TO FLOAT | BATTERY LIFE |
| The device is rated IPX7 waterproof and features a sunlight-readable, high-resolution colour display. The glass is scratch- and moisture-resistant. | If rough waters come and the handheld goes overboard, don’t worry. This device floats. | User-replaceable AA batteries (not included) provide up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS tracking mode. |
Exactly what you need to navigate.
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| ACCURATE TRACKING | INCREASED MEMORY | BUILT-IN COMPASS |
| With support for multiple satellite constellations — such as GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS — you’ll get accurate, reliable tracking and positioning around the world. | More memory than previous models means you can save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fitness activity files. | The 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows your heading — even while the boat is standing still. |
General | |
| Lens material | chemically strengthened glass |
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| Dimension | 6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23 cm |
| Weight | 282g with batteries |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | Yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only |
| Display Type | Transflective, 65K colour TFT |
| Display Size | 3.8 x 6.3 cm; 3" diag (7.6 cm) |
| Display Resolution | 240 x 400 pixels |
| Battery type | 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
| Battery life | Up to 19 hours |
| Memory/history | 8 GB |
| Interface | High speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
Maps & memory | |
| Preloaded maps | None |
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| Ability to add maps | |
| Basemap | |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities | Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
| Map segments | 15,000 |
| 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 areas | Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™) |
| Storage and Power Capacity | Yes (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included) |
| Waypoints/favourites/locations | 10,000 |
| Courses | 250, 200 course points per course |
| Tracks | 250 |
| Navigation Track Log | 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities |
| Navigation Routes | 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing |
| Rinex logging | |
Sensors | |
| GPS | |
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| Galileo | |
| QZSS | |
| SBAS | |
| Compass | Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis) |
| High-sensitivity receiver | |
| GPS compass (while moving) | |
Outdoor recreation | |
| Area calculation | |
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| Fish forecast | |
| Geocaching-friendly | Yes (paperless) |
| Custom maps compatible | |
| Picture viewer | |
Mapping & Navigation | |
| Point-to-point navigation | |
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Security and Legal Information | |
| Security updates until at least (YYYY-MM-DD) | 2023-10-26 |
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- GPSMAP 79s
- Lanyard
- USB cable
- Documentation
