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product_id: 1145325
title: "GarminGPSMAP 78sc Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter"
brand: "garmin"
price: "$4121441"
currency: COP
in_stock: true
category: "Wireless"
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/1145325-garmingpsmap-78sc-waterproof-marine-gps-and-chartplotter
store_origin: CO
region: Colombia
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# Waterproof IPX7 & floats High-sensitivity GPS receiver 3-axis tilt-compensated compass GarminGPSMAP 78sc Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** $4121441
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛥️ Navigate the waves with confidence and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GarminGPSMAP 78sc Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** $4121441 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/1145325-garmingpsmap-78sc-waterproof-marine-gps-and-chartplotter)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Navigate Like a Pro:** Built-in BlueChart g2 coastal maps with detailed shorelines, depth contours, and marinas for confident marine exploration.
- • **Stay Afloat, Stay Connected:** Waterproof to IPX7 standards and buoyant design means your GPS stays safe even if it takes a plunge.
- • **Share Your Journey Wirelessly:** Bluetooth connectivity lets you instantly share waypoints, routes, and tracks with your crew or fellow adventurers.
- • **Precision Heading & Weather Insights:** Integrated 3-axis electronic compass and barometric altimeter keep you oriented and informed on the water.
- • **All-Day Power for Endless Exploration:** Up to 20 hours of battery life ensures your marine GPS keeps pace with your longest boating trips.

## Overview

The Garmin GPSMAP 78sc is a rugged, waterproof handheld marine GPS and chartplotter featuring a 2.6-inch color display, built-in BlueChart g2 coastal maps, a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, barometric altimeter, and Bluetooth for wireless data sharing. Designed for boating and watersports, it offers up to 20 hours of battery life and floats if dropped in water, making it an essential tool for serious marine navigation.

## Description

For boaters and watersports enthusiasts who want to run with the best, the rugged GPSMAP 78sc includes preloaded U.S. coastal charts and features a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, crisp color mapping, a high-sensitivity receiver, new molded rubber side grips, plus a microSD card slot for loading additional maps. And it floats!           Colorful maps, durability, and a buoyant design--everything a mariner needs.             Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude.             Simple, intuitive user interface.             GPSMAP 78sc comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease.   Everything a Mariner Needs Explore Coastal Waters 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. And, like the rest of the 78-series, 78sc is IPX7 waterproof and even floats in water. Get Your Bearings GPSMAP 78sc has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you're standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. Share Wirelessly With GPSMAP 78sc you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible device users. Now you can send the location of your favorite fishing spot to a friend to find. Sharing data is easy. Just press "send" to transfer your information to similar units. Keep Your Fix With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, GPSMAP 78sc locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear--whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on GPSMAP 78sc to help you find your way when you need it the most. Add Maps Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed marine, topographic and road maps, available on microSD card. Conveniently plug in BlueChart g2 preloaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator NT map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads (see maps tab for compatible maps). The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. GPSMAP 78sc also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, the 78 is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device. Get Connected You've been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your activities. With a simple connection to your computer and to the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect. This one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view your activities on a map using Google Earth. Explore other routes uploaded by millions of Garmin Connect users and share your experiences on Twitter and Facebook. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and share. Find Fun GPSMAP 78sc supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. GPSMAP 78sc stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim and lightweight, 78 is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits. What's in the Box GPSMAP 78sc, Wrist Strap, USB Cable, Quick Start Manual

## Features

- 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 user

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003I86PJG |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #195,461 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #249 in Handheld GPS Units |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,426) |
| Date First Available | April 23, 2010 |
| Department | mens |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7.7 ounces |
| Item model number | 010-00864-02 |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| National Stock Number | 5825-01-593-3541 |
| OS | Windows |
| Other display features | Speakers |
| Product Dimensions | 2.6 x 1.2 x 6 inches |
| RAM | 1740 MB |
| Scanner Resolution | 160 x 240 |
| Special features | Rugged case, Barometric altimeter, Garmin Connect compatible, Electromagnetic compass, Garmin HotFix, Custom POIs, Automatic routing, Hunt/fish calendar, Geocaching, Photo navigation |
| Whats in the box | GPSMAP 78sc, Manual, USB cable, Wrist strap |

## Product Details

- **Battery Life:** 20 Hours
- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth
- **Included Components:** GPSMAP 78sc, Manual, USB cable, Wrist strap
- **Map Type:** Oceania
- **Model Name:** GPSMAP
- **Mounting Type:** Wrist Mount, found in image
- **Screen Size:** 2.6 Inches
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Boat

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there a clip on the back of the device?**
A: No clip, but there is a lanyard.

**Q: Gpsmap 78sc comes with bluechart g2 u.s./bahamas coastal charts. would that include inland rivers like the stjohnsriver in florida?**
A: 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.

**Q: Will this fit in the glovebox of a waverunner? Specifically a gp1800/vxr/vx?**
A: 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?

**Q: how do i remove the trip odometer from the main navigation screen?  It is overshadowing 1/4 of the screen at the top.**
A: 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

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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*