Garmin GPSMAP79SC Handheld GPS With Sensors Built-in BlueChart G3 Coastal

Explore the Garmin GPSMAP79SC: Advanced Handheld GPS with Marine-Grade Features

Garmin GPSMAP79SC Handheld GPS With Sensors Built-in BlueChart G3 Coastal

Garmin GPSMAP(R) 79sc - Marine Handheld Preloaded With BlueChart(R) g3 Coastal Charts

Model: 010-02635-02

• Rugged, floating, water-resistant (IPX6 - unit level only) handheld GPS with a high-resolution color display and scratch-resistant, fogproof glass
• Increased memory to save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fit activities
• Supports multiple satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS) for reliable tracking around the world
• Includes worldwide basemap
• Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows heading while standing still
• Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude
• Battery life: up to 20 hours in GPS mode

Cast off confidently with the GPSMAP(R) 79s marine GPS handheld. This rugged, floating handheld features a sunlight-readable, high-resolution color display that is fogproof and scratch-resistant. You get access to a range of satellite constellations, so you get more reliable, accurate tracking around the world. Navigate wherever your adventures take you with the worldwide basemap. With more memory than previous models, you can save and track 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes. Keep your bearings with the built-in compass.

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.

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.

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.

Preloaded BlueChart g3 coastal charts (GPSMAP 79sc only) give you leading-edge coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data.

Specifications

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS2.67 feet' x 6.85 feet' x 1.67 feet' (6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23 cm)

DISPLAY SIZE
1.5W x 2.5"H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3 in diag (7.6 cm)

DISPLAY RESOLUTION
240 x 400 pixels

DISPLAY TYPE
transflective

Robust Garmin Handheld GPS for Marine Navigation

The Garmin GPSMAP79SC is a premium handheld GPS designed specifically for marine enthusiasts. Incorporating the trusted Garmin brand’s precision and reliability, this device offers BlueChart G3 Coastal mapping for detailed coastal navigation. It features an ergonomic design with a bright, sunlight-readable display, allowing users to access maps and routes with ease even under harsh outdoor conditions. The handheld GPS provides high-sensitivity GPS and GLONASS reception, ensuring accurate location tracking wherever you are on the water.

Integrated Sensors for Enhanced Situational Awareness

Built-in sensors enhance the functionality of the Garmin GPSMAP79SC, including a 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. These tools provide vital data to help you navigate more confidently. The compass maintains steady direction even when you stop moving, while the altimeter tracks changes in atmospheric pressure, offering insights into weather trends. Together with the GPS system, these sensors make the device an invaluable tool for safety and planning on the sea or other outdoor adventures.

BlueChart G3 Coastal Mapping for Detailed Routes

This Garmin model comes equipped with BlueChart G3 Coastal preloaded maps, delivering highly detailed navigational charts with integrated satellite imagery and auto-routing capabilities. These maps enable users to plot courses with better precision and awareness of underwater features, hazards, and coastal landmarks. The seamless integration of this mapping technology makes the GPSMAP79SC a standout handheld GPS unit, simplifying navigation in coastal and open water environments for both amateur and professional sailors.