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Imagine heading out on the open water without a full chartplotter setup, yet still confident in your position and path ahead. The Garmin GPS 73 steps in as that reliable companion for smaller vessels, kayaks, or even as a vital backup on larger boats. Boaters, sailors, and anglers appreciate its straightforward design that cuts through the complexity of navigation. What sets it apart? It combines marine-specific tools like SailAssist with versatile land-use capabilities, all in a buoyant, rugged package that thrives in wet conditions.
Whether you're plotting a course to a prime fishing spot, timing a perfect race start, or simply ensuring you can return to a marked buoy, this device empowers you with precision. Its high-sensitivity receiver grabs satellite signals fast—even in tricky spots like dense foliage or deep valleys—keeping you oriented when it matters most.
Sailors rave about the built-in SailAssist suite, tailored to elevate your performance on the water. Picture this: a virtual starting line helps you gauge the perfect moment to cross during races, while the heading line keeps your course steady. Countdown timers sync with regatta schedules, and tack assist analyzes wind shifts to suggest optimal tacking points based on your boat's angle. These aren't gimmicks—they're game-changers for competitive sailors or casual cruisers aiming to sharpen their skills.
Never lose track of your go-to spots again. Store up to 1,000 waypoints for those elusive fishing holes or key moorings, plus 100 tracks with 10,000 points to retrace paths effortlessly. Beyond basics, it crunches useful data like sunrise/sunset times, estimated arrival, hunting/fish calendars, sun/moon info, and area calculations—ideal for planning multi-day trips or daily outings.
Connectivity shines too: NMEA 0183 compatibility integrates with other marine gear, and USB links to computers for seamless data transfers. Free lifetime updates ensure it stays current with improving satellite tech.
This isn't just a marine toy—its IPX7 water rating means it floats and survives submersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. Hikers and hunters find it handy ashore, with the same high-contrast, backlit 2.6-inch display that's readable in fog, dusk, or glare. Dedicated buttons make one-handed operation a breeze, even with gloves on.
Power it with two AA batteries for over 18 hours of runtime, perfect for extended excursions without recharging worries. At just 7.2 ounces with batteries, it's light enough to clip on or toss in a pack.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.6" x 6.0" x 1.2" (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm) |
| Display | 2.6" diagonal, 128 x 160 pixels, 4-level gray LCD |
| Battery Life | 18+ hours (2 AA batteries, not included) |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX7 |
| Memory | 1,000 waypoints, 50 routes, 10,000 track points, 100 tracks |
| Interfaces | Serial & USB |
| Weight | 7.2 oz (203.1 g) with batteries |
Yes, it holds an IPX7 rating, surviving immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, and it floats to stay within reach if dropped overboard.
Expect over 18 hours of continuous use on two standard AA batteries, making it suitable for full-day outings or multi-day trips with spares.
SailAssist includes a virtual starting line, heading line, countdown timers, and tack assist to optimize your sailing and racing performance.
Absolutely—its high-sensitivity GPS works on land too, with waypoint storage, tracks, and outdoor tools like hunt/fish calendars for versatile use.
It supports 1,000 waypoints, 50 routes, 100 saved tracks, and 10,000 track log points for extensive navigation history.
Yes, with NMEA 0183 serial and USB interfaces for data sharing with marine electronics or PC transfers.
The 2.6-inch high-contrast LCD with backlight ensures visibility in bright sunlight, low light, or fog, paired with intuitive buttons.
This easy-to-use handheld is the perfect navigational solution for boats, sailboats or small watercraft that do not have a chartplotter. It's also ideal as an important emergency navigation backup for all vessels. Its high-sensitivity GPS marks and stores 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks so you can navigate right back to them. Use on land or water - it floats. Features SailAssist, including virtual starting line, heading line, countdown timers and tack assist.
GPS 73 - International
Easy-to-use GPS Handheld Navigator
Garmin GPS73 Handheld GPS
Model: 010-01504-00This easy-to-use handheld is the perfect navigational solution for boats, sailboats or small watercraft that do not have a chartplotter. It’s also ideal as an important emergency navigation backup for all vessels. Its high-sensitivity GPS marks and stores 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks so you can navigate right back to them. Use on land or water — it floats! Features SailAssist, including virtual starting line, heading line, countdown timers and tack assist.
Quickly Acquires Satellites
High-sensitivity GPS receiver quickly locks onto GPS signals and tracks your location even in challenging locations, such as deep canyons or under heavy tree cover.
Mark Important Waypoints
Whether it’s a hot fishing spot or a lobster pot, you can mark and store 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks to navigate to and from time and time again.
SailAssist
SailAssist helps you sail more effectively with heading line and tack assist. Tack assist lets you know when to tack based on whether your boat is getting headed or lifted compared to the boat's optimal tacking angle. For those who like to race, there’s virtual starting line and countdown timer to make sure you cross the starting line at the right time.
Store Important Data
GPS 73 is NMEA 0183 compatible. To transfer data to your device, it easily connects to your computer via USB. If you're into boating, hunting or fishing, you can use the built-in celestial data, which includes sunrise/sunset times and a hunting and fishing calendar, estimated time of arrival, other calculations and marine data.
High-contrast Display
GPS 73 has an intuitive user interface with dedicated back-lit buttons for quick and easy operation. Its high-contrast display makes it easy to read in all lighting conditions.
| 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 |
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