Garmin 73 GPS

GPS 73 is a portable GPS navigator, in its storage capacity you will find 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks. The device is ideal for small boats like sail or motor. Among the main characteristics of the device, its high sensitivity stands out, allowing it to be used on land and in water.

Some features that GPS has are that you can configure sunrise / sunset times, arrival times, nautical data and other information of interest. The version allows you to transfer data to your device through its connection to the USB computer. Through its intuitive interface, you can easily manage the device; its rear-illuminated buttons allow a quick and comfortable use.

The dimensions of the unit are 2.6 x 6.0 x 1.2 centimeters with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels. The display type of the version is LCD and works with two AA batteries with duration greater than 18 hours. In the packaging you will find a carrying strap and a quick start guide.

Easy-to-use GPS Handheld Navigator:

- High-sensitivity GPS marks and stores 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks
- Marks your favourite locations to easily navigate back to them
- Garmin SailAssist for GPS 73 includes virtual starting line, heading line, countdown timers and tack assist
- Sunrise/sunset, estimated time of arrival, other calculations and marine data
- Built-in backlight
- It floats!

This easy-to-use handheld is the perfect navigational solution for boats, sailboats or small watercraft that do not have a chartplotter. It’s also ideal as an important emergency navigation backup for all vessels. Its high-sensitivity GPS marks and stores 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks so you can navigate right back to them. Use on land or water — it floats! Features SailAssist, including virtual starting line, heading line, countdown timers and tack assist.

Quickly Acquires Satellites:
High-sensitivity GPS receiver quickly locks onto GPS signals and tracks your location even in challenging locations, even below deck in most boats.

Mark Important Waypoints:
Whether it’s a hot fishing spot or a racing buoy, you can mark and store 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks to navigate to and from time and time again.

SailAssist:
SailAssist helps you sail more effectively with heading line and tack assist. Tack assist lets you know when to tack based on whether your boat is getting headed or lifted compared to the boats optimal tacking angle. For those who like to race, there’s virtual starting line and countdown timer to make sure you cross the starting line at the right time.

Store Important Data:
GPS 73 is NMEA 0183 compatible. To transfer data to your device, it easily connects to your computer via USB. If youre into racing, crusing or fishing, you can use the built-in celestial data, which includes sunrise/sunset times and a hunting and fishing calendar, estimated time of arrival, other calculations and marine data.

High-contrast Display:
GPS 73 has an intuitive user interface with dedicated back-lit buttons for quick and easy operation. Its high-contrast display makes it easy to read in all lighting conditions.


Physical & Performance:

- Physical dimensions: 2.6´ x 6.0´ x 1.2´ (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm)
- Display size, WxH: 1.4´ x 2.1´ (3.6 x 5.4 cm); 2.6´ diag (6.6 cm)
- Display resolution, WxH: 128 x 160 pixels
- Display type: 4 level gray LCD
- Weight: 7.2 oz (203.1 g) with AA batteries
- Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included)
- Battery life: +18 hours
- Water rating: IPX7
- High-sensitivity receiver: yes
- Interface: Serial and USB

Maps & Memory:

- Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1,000
- Routes: 50
- Track log: 10,000 points, 100 tracks

Outdoor Features:

- Hunt/fish calendar: yes
- Sun and moon information: yes
- Area calculation: yes


In the box:

- GPS 73
- Lanyard
- Quick start manual