Garmin GPS73 Handheld GPS

Meet the Garmin GPS73 Handheld GPS — a rugged, floating navigator built for boats, sailboats, or any small watercraft that lacks a chartplotter. It also serves as a dependable emergency navigation backup for every vessel. With a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, it locks onto satellites quickly and maintains your position even under heavy tree cover or in challenging terrain.

Key features

• 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks store your favorite spots and planned journeys for fast return.
• 50 routes for streamlined trip planning on water or land.
• SailAssist with a virtual starting line, heading line, countdown timers, and tack assist to optimize sailing performance.
• Race-ready tools like a virtual starting line and countdown timer to help you cross on time.
• Built-in celestial data including sunrise/sunset, hunting and fishing calendar, ETA, and marine calculations.
• High-contrast, backlit display with dedicated back-light buttons for easy readability in all lighting conditions.
• NMEA 0183 compatibility for data transfer to your computer via USB.
• IPX7 waterproof and it floats, ready for wet adventures.
• Long battery life: up to 18 hours on two AA batteries (not included).
• Memory and logs: 10,000 track log points across 100 tracks, plus straightforward data transfer via USB.

Specifications and usability

• Dimensions: 2.6 in x 6.0 in x 1.2 in
• Display: 1.4 in x 2.1 in (2.6 in diagonal); 128 x 160 pixels; 4-level gray LCD
• Display type: High-contrast, backlit for easy readability
• Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included)
• Water rating: IPX7
• Interface: Serial and USB
• Maps & memory: 1,000 waypoints; 50 routes; 10,000 track points; 100 tracks
• Navigation data: Sunrise/sunset, area calculations, hunting/fishing calendar, ETA, and marine data

What's in the box

• GPS 73 handheld
• Lanyard
• Quick start manual