• Physical Dimensions: 6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23 cm
• Display Size: 3.8 x 6.3 cm; 3" diag (7.6 cm)
• Display Resolution: 240 x 400 pixels
• Display Type: Transflective 65K colour TFT
• Weight: 282g with batteries
• Battery Type: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
• Battery Life: Up to 19 hours
• Water Rating: IPX7
• MIL-STD-810: Yes (thermal shock water); bare unit only
• Interface: High speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible
• Memory/History: 8 GB

Cast Off Confidently

Stay on course and track more adventures with the GPSMAP 79s rugged floating handheld.

• It's water-resistant it floats and it's fogproof so it belongs on the water
• This thing can remember up to 10 000 waypoints and more.
• It's nice to have reliable positioning when out on the water.
• The built-in compass will point in the right direction.
• Get the best of Garmin and Navionics data with optional BlueChart g3 charts.
• Stay out longer with up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS mode.

Built for life on the boat.

Rugged Handheld: This handheld is water-resistant IPX7 with a high-resolution colour display that can be read in the sun. The glass is even scratch-resistant and fogproof.

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.

Exactly what is needed to navigate.

Accurate Tracking: With support for multiple satellite constellations — such as GPS GLONASS Beidou Galileo QZSS and SBAS — Get accurate reliable tracking and positioning around the world.

Increased Memory: More memory than previous models Save and track 10 000 waypoints 250 routes and 300 fitness activity files.

Built-In Compass: The 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows the heading — even while the boat is standing still.