Easy-to-use handheld GPS navigator
• High-sensitivity GPS that can mark and store 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks
• Mark your favorite locations for easy navigation back to them
• Garmin SailAssist™ for GPS 73 includes virtual starting lines, heading lines, a countdown timer, and heading assist
• Sunrise/sunset, estimated time of arrival, other calculations, and marine data
• Built-in backlight
• Floats on water!
This easy-to-use handheld device is the ideal navigation solution for boats, sailboats, or small vessels without navigation instruments, and can also serve as an essential emergency navigation backup for all vessels. Its high-sensitivity GPS can mark and store 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks, making it easy to navigate back to these locations. It can be used on land and water, and floats on water! Features include virtual starting lines, heading lines, a countdown timer, and heading assist.
Quickly Obtain Satellite Signals
The high-sensitivity GPS receiver quickly locks onto GPS signals and tracks your location, even in hard-to-track locations such as deep valleys or dense forests.
Mark Important Waypoints
You can mark and save numerous points of interest, such as popular fishing spots or lobster traps, up to 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks, for easy re-navigation to these locations.
SailAssist
SailAssist's heading lines and heading assist functions help you navigate effectively. The heading assist function compares your boat's optimal fore-and-aft angle to determine your boat's heading relative to the wind direction, letting you know when to turn headwind. For those who enjoy racing, there's a virtual starting line and countdown timer function to ensure your time is recorded correctly when you cross the starting line.
Store Important Data
GPS 73 is compatible with NMEA 0183. To transfer data to your device, simply connect it to your computer via USB. If you enjoy sailing, hunting, or fishing, you can use the built-in astronomical data, including sunrise/sunset times, hunting and fishing calendars, estimated arrival times, other calculation functions, and marine data.
High-contrast display
The GPS 73 offers an intuitive user interface and dedicated backlit buttons for easy and quick operation. The high-contrast display is easily readable in any lighting conditions.
