Navigate with confidence on land or water with the Garmin GPS73 Handheld GPS — remanufactured to Garmin standards. This floating, high-sensitivity handheld is the perfect navigational solution for boats, sailboats, or small watercraft that don’t have a chartplotter, and it serves as a critical emergency navigation backup for any vessel.
Key features
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High-sensitivity GPS receiver quickly locks onto satellites and maintains location even in challenging environments, from deep canyons to dense tree cover.
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1000 waypoints and 100 tracks store favorite spots—fishing hotspots, lobster pots, or anchorage points—and let you navigate back with ease.
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SailAssist features include a virtual starting line, heading line, countdown timers, and tack assist to help you sail smarter and faster.
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Marine data and celestial info with sunrise/sunset times, hunting and fishing calendar, estimated time of arrival, area calculations, and more.
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Built-in backlight and a high-contrast display ensure readability in all lighting conditions.
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Rugged and portable with IPX7 water rating; it floats, making it ideal as an emergency backup device on any vessel.
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Data transfer and compatibility—NMEA 0183 compatible and USB connectivity for easy data transfer to a computer.
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Memory and navigation supports 50 routes and a track log of 10,000 points across 100 tracks for thorough trip documentation.
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Power and durability runs on 2 AA batteries (not included) with up to 18 hours of operation, designed for long days on the water or in the field.
Why sailors and outdoor enthusiasts choose GPS73
Whether you’re racing, cruising, fishing, or hunting, the GPS73 delivers precise positioning, smart navigation aids, and reliable backup performance. Its floating design means you won’t lose sight of it if it’s ever dropped overboard, and its user-friendly interface makes quick waypoint marking and route planning a breeze.
Specifications at a glance
- Dimensions: 2.6in x 6.0in x 1.2in (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm)
- Display: 1.4in x 2.1in (3.6 x 5.4 cm); 2.6in diag (6.6 cm); 128 x 160 pixels; 4-level gray LCD
- Display backlight: Yes
- Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included); up to 18 hours
- Water rating: IPX7
- Interfaces: Serial and USB
- Waypoints/Favorites/Locations: 1,000
- Routes: 50
- Track log: 10,000 points, 100 tracks
- Marine features: Hunt/fish calendar, sun and moon information, area calculation
- What's in the box: GPS 73 – Remanufactured, Lanyard, Quick start manual
What's in the box
- GPS 73 – Remanufactured
- Lanyard
- Quick start manual
Take control of your navigation with the GPS73 Handheld GPS and experience reliable, feature-rich marine navigation that pairs rugged durability with precise, user-friendly operation. Perfect as a primary handheld navigator for non-chartplotter boats or as a dependable backup for all vessels.
| Dimensions |
2.6in x 6.0in x 1.2in (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm) |
| Display size |
1.4in x 2.1in (3.6 x 5.4 cm); 2.6in diag (6.6 cm) |
| Display resolution |
128 x 160 pixels |
| Display Type |
4 level gray LCD c |
| Battery |
2 AA batteries (not included) |
| battery life |
+18 hours |
| Water rating |
IPX7 |
| High-sensitivity receiver |
Yes |
| Interface |
Serial and USB |
| Maps and 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 |
