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Featuring a bright 2.6-Inch LCD color display with built-in basemap and high-sensitivity GPS receiver, the GPSMAP 78 series takes recreational navigation to a whole new level. All three models are waterproof, and include a built-in microSD card slot for loading additional maps and a dedicated MOB (man over board) button.
Marine-friendly handheld with high-sensitivity GPS receiver and 2.6-inch color TFT display. Perfect for boating/watersports--waterproof to IPX7 standards; floats in water. Built-in BlueChart g2 U.S./Bahamas coastal charts with shorelines, depth contours, navaids, harbors, marinas, and more. Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass and barometric altimeter for heading/altitude/weather. Share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible device users.
Is there a clip on the back of the device? No clip, but there is a lanyard.
Gpsmap 78sc comes with bluechart g2 u.s./bahamas coastal charts. would that include inland rivers like the stjohnsriver in florida? GPSMAP 78sc comes with built-in BlueChart® g2 coastal charts and a worldwide basemap with imagery — perfect for all your outdoor pursuits. Map detail includes shorelines, depth contours, navaids, harbors, marinas and more for the U.S. and Bahamas. I hope this helps.
How do I remove the trip odometer from the main navigation screen? It is overshadowing 1/4 of the screen at the top. Hello, I would try this 1. From a main page, press MENU 2. Select CHANGE DATA FIELDS 3. Select a data field 4. Press ENTER 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. This menu should allow you to customize the Data fields shown etc.. Hope this helps thanks again.
Will this fit in the glovebox of a waverunner? Specifically a gp1800/vxr/vx? Ok, I can help. Sure. There are these things called measuring devices, you know, tape measures, rulers and such like, they have identifiable marks on them Measure the internal dimensions of the glovebox and look at the 78SC dimensions. Work it out! Only one question, Do you really have a certificate to operate that waverunner?
Things we like
- Marine environment compatible; has an IPX7 grade for water resistance; and a floating design.
- GPS receiver that supports WAAS and is equipped with HotFix technology
- Preloaded with coastline charts and base maps for the whole planet, with the ability to save more maps
- battery life of twenty hours
Things we don't like
- The 2.6-inch screen is not touch-sensitive and is unusually tiny for a modern device.
- It does not have GLONASS capability.
- The user interface has a little old feel and is challenging to navigate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a clip on the back of the device?
No clip, but there is a lanyard.
Gpsmap 78sc comes with bluechart g2 u.s./bahamas coastal charts. would that include inland rivers like the stjohnsriver in florida?
GPSMAP 78sc comes with built-in BlueChart® g2 coastal charts and a worldwide basemap with imagery — perfect for all your outdoor pursuits. Map detail includes shorelines, depth contours, navaids, harbors, marinas and more for the U.S. and Bahamas.I hope this helps.
how do i remove the trip odometer from the main navigation screen? It is overshadowing 1/4 of the screen at the top.
Hello,I would try this 1. From a main page, press MENU2. Select CHANGE DATA FIELDS3. Select a data field4. Press ENTER 5. Follow the on-screen instructionsThis menu should allow you to customize the Data fields shown etc.. Hope this helps thanks again
Will this fit in the glovebox of a waverunner? Specifically a gp1800/vxr/vx?
Ok, i can help. Sure. There are these things called measuring devices, you know, tape measures, rulers and such like, they have identifiable marks on them Measure the internal dimensions of the glovebox and look at the 78SC dimensions.Work it out! Only one question,Do you really have a certificate to operate that waverunner?
