Garmin International is pleased to announce the next generation in marine handhelds: the GPSMAP 78 series. Incorporating a sleek, new design and must-have features, these rugged units are a great fit in Garmin?s best-selling lineup of color marine handhelds and they float!
Featuring a bright 2.6-inch LCD color display with built-in basemap and high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix, the GPSMAP 78 series takes recreational navigation to a new level. All three models are waterproof, include a built-in microSD card slot for loading additional maps and have a dedicated MOB (man over board) button. The 78sc model includes the sensors, plus it comes preloaded with coastal charts for the United States ? including Alaska, Hawaii and Explorer Chart data for the Bahamas. SensorS also offer wireless route and waypoint sharing with other compatible units. Support Garmin Custom Maps and BirdsEye Satellite Imagery. Garmin Custom Maps is a free and simple process that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your compatible Garmin GPS. BirdsEye Satellite Imagery is a subscription-based service that allows you to see aerial views of your destination. If you?re looking for the ultimate high-performance marine handheld, take your pick from the GPSMAP 78 series.
Features
- High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix
- Floats
- Rugged, waterproof (IEC 60529 IPx7)
- Worldwide built-in basemap with shaded relief
- 1.7 GB of internal memory, plus microSD card slot for optional mapping and data storage
- Wirelessly share thumbnails, routes, tracks, waypoints and geocaches between compatible units
- Bright 2.6" LCD sunlight readable color display (160 x 240 pixels)
- 3-axis compass, provides accurate heading even when the unit is not held level
- Barometric altimeter tracks pressure changes to pinpoint your precise altitude and to help monitor weather
- Preloaded U.S. costal charts
- High-speed USB interface and NMEA 0183
- Up to 20 hours of battery life, battery type: 2 AA (not included) NiMH or lithium recommended
- Weight: 7.7 oz. with batteries
