Cast off confidently with the GPSMAP 79s and GPSMAP 79sc marine GPS handhelds. These rugged, floating handhelds feature sunlight readable, high-resolution color displays that are fog proof 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 options for worldwide basemap or built-in BlueChart® g3 coastal charts. 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.
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 fog proof.
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.
ACCURATE TRACKING
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.
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.
PRELOADED MAPS & BLUECHART COVERAGE INFORMATION
GPSMAP 79s includes a non-detailed worldwide basemap that is helpful for general reference but does not include detailed coastal charts.
GPSMAP 79sc has preloaded BlueChart g3 US coastal charts giving you leading-edge coverage, clarity and detail of the US coast with integrated Garmin and Navionics data.
If you are looking for Canadian coastal maps you will need to purchase a BlueChart g3 map for Canada.