GPSMAP® 79s – Navigate the Waters with Confidence

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Key Features :

  • Floating Design – Never worry about losing it; the GPSMAP® 79s floats and is water-resistant (IPX7)
  • Sunlight-Readable Display – 3” high-resolution color screen with scratch-resistant glass for crystal-clear viewing
  • Multi-Satellite Support – Tracks GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and SBAS for precise positioning anywhere on the water
  • Extended Battery Life – Up to 19 hours in GPS mode with replaceable AA batteries
  • Durability – Fogproof, water-resistant, and built to handle rough marine environments
  • Massive Storage – Save up to 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes, and 300 fitness activity files
  • Marine-Focused – Ideal for boating, fishing, and coastal navigation, providing seamless performance in any condition
Lens material chemically strengthened glass
Dimension 6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23 cm
Weight 282g with batteries
Water rating IPX7
MIL-STD-810 Yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only
Display Type Transflective, 65K colour TFT
Display Size 3.8 x 6.3 cm; 3″ diag (7.6 cm)
Display Resolution 240 x 400 pixels
Battery type 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery life Up to 19 hours
Memory/history 8 GB
Interface High speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible
Preloaded maps None
Ability to add maps Yes
Basemap Yes
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Map segments 15,000
Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams) Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites) Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)
Storage and Power Capacity Yes (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)
Waypoints/favourites/locations 10,000
Tracks 250
Navigation Track Log 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities
Navigation Routes 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing
Rinex logging Yes
GPS Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
SBAS Yes
Compass Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
High-sensitivity receiver Yes
GPS compass (while moving) Yes
Point-to-point navigation Yes
Area calculation Yes
Fish forecast Yes
Geocaching-friendly Yes (paperless)
Custom maps compatible Yes
Picture viewer Yes