This simple device is the perfect navigation solution for sailboats, powerboats and other small boats that do not have a plotter. It is also ideal for use as an important emergency navigation aid on all vessels. High-sensitivity GPS marks and stores up to 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks so you can navigate back to them. You can use it both on land and in water, since it can float. Incorporates SailAssist, which includes virtual start line, heading line, countdown timer and tack assist
Simple portable GPS navigator
- High-sensitivity GPS marks and stores 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks
- Bookmark your favorite locations to navigate back to them
- Garmin SailAssist™ for GPS 73 includes virtual start line, heading line, countdown timer and tack assist
- Sunrise/sunset, estimated time of arrival and other nautical data and calculations
- built-in backlight
This simple device is the perfect navigation solution for sailboats, powerboats and other small boats that do not have a plotter. It is also ideal for use as an important emergency navigation aid on all vessels. High-sensitivity GPS marks and stores up to 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks so you can navigate back to them. You can use it both on land and in water, since it can float. Incorporates SailAssist, which includes virtual start line, heading line, countdown timer and tack assist
Detect satellites quickly
The high-sensitivity GPS receiver obtains GPS signals quickly and tracks your location even in difficult locations.
Mark important waypoints
You can mark and store 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks to navigate back to them as often as you like.
SailAssist
SailAssist helps you navigate more effectively with heading line and tack assist. Tack assist lets you know when to tack depending on whether the boat is heading or stern based on the optimum tack angle. It also includes a virtual starting line and a countdown timer to guarantee arrival at the starting line at the right time.
Store important data
GPS 73 is NMEA 0183 compliant. To transfer data to your device, it easily connects to your computer via USB. If you're into boating, hunting, or fishing, you can use the built-in sky data, including sunrise and sunset times, a hunting and fishing calendar, estimated time of arrival, and other nautical data and calculations .
High contrast screen
GPS 73 has an intuitive user interface with backlit buttons for quick and easy use. The high-contrast display makes it easy to read in all light conditions.
Maps and memory | |
Waypoints | 1,000 |
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Routes | fifty |
tracks | 10,000 points, 100 tracks |
Outdoor entertainment features | |
Calculation of areas | |
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Hunting and fishing calendar | |
astronomical information |
Physical and performance characteristics
- Dimensions: 6.6cm x 152.2cm x 3.0cm (2.6" x 6.0" x 1.2")
- Screen size (width x height): 3.6 cm x 5.4 cm (1.4" x 2.1"); 6.6cm (2.6") diagonal
- Screen resolution (width x height): 128 x 160 pixels
- Display type: LCD with four-level gray scale
- Weight: 203.1 g with AA batteries
- Batteries: 2 AA batteries (not included)
- Battery autonomy: greater than 18 hours
- Water resistance rating: IPX7
- High sensitivity receiver: yes
- Interface: serial and USB
Maps and memory
- Waypoints: 1,000
- Routes: 50
- Track log: 10,000 points, 100 tracks
Functions:
- fleet: yes
- Hunting and fishing calendar: yes
- Solar and lunar information: yes
- Area calculations: yes
Unit Dimensions (Width/Height/Depth) | 2.6" x 6.0" x 1.2" (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0cm) |
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Screen size (Width/Height) | 1.4" x 2.1" (3.6 x 5.4 cm); 2.6"diag (6.6cm) |
Screen Resolution (Width/Height) | 128 x 160 pixels |
screen type | 4 level gray LCD |
Weight | 7.2 oz (203.1 g) with AA batteries |
Battery | 2 AAbatteries (not included) |
Cell/battery autonomy | +18 hours |
Water resistance rating | IPX7 |
High sensitivity receiver | |
computer interface | Serial and USB |