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product_id: 395460847
title: "Garmin GPSMAP 79sc, Marine GPS Handheld Preloaded with BlueChart g3 Coastal Charts, Rugged Design and Floats in Water"
brand: "garmin"
price: "€ 655.74"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Garmin"
url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/395460847-garmin-gpsmap-79sc-marine-gps-handheld-preloaded-with-bluechart-g3
store_origin: ES
region: Spain
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# Floats and water-resistant (IPX6) Built-in 3-axis electronic compass Multi-constellation satellite support Garmin GPSMAP 79sc, Marine GPS Handheld Preloaded with BlueChart g3 Coastal Charts, Rugged Design and Floats in Water

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** € 655.74
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧭 Float, track, and conquer every wave with Garmin GPSMAP 79sc — your ultimate marine sidekick!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Garmin GPSMAP 79sc, Marine GPS Handheld Preloaded with BlueChart g3 Coastal Charts, Rugged Design and Floats in Water by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** € 655.74 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/395460847-garmin-gpsmap-79sc-marine-gps-handheld-preloaded-with-bluechart-g3)

## 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

- • **Chart Your Own Adventure:** Preloaded BlueChart g3 coastal maps with increased memory for 10,000 waypoints & 250 routes.
- • **Navigate with Global Precision:** Supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS & SBAS for ultra-reliable worldwide tracking.
- • **Power Through Long Expeditions:** Up to 20 hours of GPS battery life keeps you connected from dawn till dusk.
- • **Stay on Course, Even When Still:** Integrated 3-axis tilt-compensated compass keeps your heading accurate without movement.
- • **Float Confidently, Explore Freely:** Rugged, water-resistant design that floats—never worry about losing your GPS overboard.

## Overview

The Garmin GPSMAP 79sc is a rugged, floating marine handheld GPS featuring a sunlight-readable, scratch-resistant color display. It supports multiple satellite constellations for precise global tracking and comes preloaded with BlueChart g3 coastal charts. With a built-in 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, and expanded memory for 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes, it’s designed for serious marine navigation. Water-resistant to IPX6 standards and boasting up to 20 hours of battery life, this device is engineered to keep you confidently on course during extended adventures.

## Description

Cast off confidently with the GPSMAP® 79sc marine GPS handheld. This rugged, floating handheld features a sunlight-readable, high-resolution color display that is fogproof and scratch-resistant. You get access to a range of satellite constellations, so you get more reliable, accurate tracking around the world. Navigate wherever your adventures take you with built-in BlueChart® g3 coastal charts. With more memory than previous models, you can save and track 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes. Keep your bearings with the built-in compass.

Review: Quick ship - “Fresh” unit - Unit had the latest software loads including system software and BlueChart loads. Very quick delivery. Nice! This was purchased as a backup unit for one bought a year ago. Still learning how to use the routing and recording features. It has not been completely intuitive but the manual full download helps. Accuracy & startup time are excellent. Predicted battery life of 19 hours seems accurate but wish it was 24 hours…. A very solid unit.
Review: Great back up GPS for boating - I bought this as a backup to the main navigation unit on my boat. It's packed with a lot of features, but marking waypoints and navigating to them is just a couple of clicks. I turned off my primary plotter yesterday while fishing offshore and used this to get back to port. The compass navigation mode is the better of the two IMO. The charts are detailed enough to use this unit as a main GPS unit if you also want the ability to use this in other environments such as camping. However, you'll probably find the screen too small when there's bigger units available.

## Features

- Rugged, floating, water-resistant (IPX6 — unit level only) handheld GPS with a high-resolution color display and scratch-resistant, fogproof glass.Special Feature:Designed to Float; Accurate Tracking; Increased Memory; Built-in Compass; BlueChart Coverage.Water Resistant: Yes
- Increased memory to save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fit activities
- Supports multiple satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS) for reliable tracking around the world
- Includes preloaded BlueChart g3 coastal charts
- Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows heading while standing still
- Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude
- Battery life: up to 20 hours in GPS mode

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09GX6JSYJ |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,211 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #23 in Handheld GPS Units #1,978 in Boating Equipment |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity technologies | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (154) |
| Date First Available | October 26, 2021 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Item Weight | 9.9 ounces |
| Item model number | 010-02635-02 |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| OS | Windows |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Product Dimensions | 2.67 x 6.85 x 1.67 inches |
| Scanner Resolution | 240 x 400 |
| Special features | Designed to Float; Increased Memory; Built-in Compass; BlueChart Coverage |
| Whats in the box | GPSMAP 79sc; Lanyard; USB cable; Documentation |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Digital
- **Battery Life:** 19 Hours
- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** GPSMAP 79sc; Lanyard; USB cable; Documentation
- **Map Type:** North America
- **Model Name:** GPSMAP 79sc
- **Screen Size:** 6 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Designed to Float; Increased Memory; Built-in Compass; BlueChart Coverage
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Boat

## Images

![Garmin GPSMAP 79sc, Marine GPS Handheld Preloaded with BlueChart g3 Coastal Charts, Rugged Design and Floats in Water - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DI80VJ8-L.jpg)
![Garmin GPSMAP 79sc, Marine GPS Handheld Preloaded with BlueChart g3 Coastal Charts, Rugged Design and Floats in Water - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61izlnOEG2L.jpg)
![Garmin GPSMAP 79sc, Marine GPS Handheld Preloaded with BlueChart g3 Coastal Charts, Rugged Design and Floats in Water - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mPPtwlWjL.jpg)
![Garmin GPSMAP 79sc, Marine GPS Handheld Preloaded with BlueChart g3 Coastal Charts, Rugged Design and Floats in Water - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qDgZs5wdL.jpg)
![Garmin GPSMAP 79sc, Marine GPS Handheld Preloaded with BlueChart g3 Coastal Charts, Rugged Design and Floats in Water - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617Fj9XpeYL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what charts does it include?**
A: US Coastal

**Q: Can I plug in a bluechart g3 sd card in this device to use in a different region?**
A: I personally dont know the answer to this question and would recommend that you call Garmin Customer Service and select the proper menu and asked to be connected to Adam in Tucson, Az. He is very knowledgeable & good to work with to answer any questions you may have about this model.

**Q: Will this also work on land?**
A: Yes

**Q: Does this show water depths for the body of water that you're in?**
A: It shows charted depths, not actual.  It is not a depth sounder.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quick ship - “Fresh” unit
*by H***M on January 22, 2025*

Unit had the latest software loads including system software and BlueChart loads. Very quick delivery. Nice! This was purchased as a backup unit for one bought a year ago. Still learning how to use the routing and recording features. It has not been completely intuitive but the manual full download helps. Accuracy & startup time are excellent. Predicted battery life of 19 hours seems accurate but wish it was 24 hours…. A very solid unit.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great back up GPS for boating
*by R***H on June 16, 2024*

I bought this as a backup to the main navigation unit on my boat. It's packed with a lot of features, but marking waypoints and navigating to them is just a couple of clicks. I turned off my primary plotter yesterday while fishing offshore and used this to get back to port. The compass navigation mode is the better of the two IMO. The charts are detailed enough to use this unit as a main GPS unit if you also want the ability to use this in other environments such as camping. However, you'll probably find the screen too small when there's bigger units available.

### ⭐ C R @ P
*by D***N on September 4, 2025*

Absolutely horrible tech. I’d expect this level of technology 20 years ago. Actually the titanic probably had better tech. Zero intuitive effort in its menu design. STILL. After all the complaints from previous models they did NOTHING. No touch screen on a screen the size of a 1990’s cell phone so I guess it makes sense. Lags like nothing else I’ve seen before. The $100 hiking versions and their watches are worlds better but you’re walking. Or biking. I mean you’re on a boat. You need quick updates and fluidity no pun intended. Oh yeah, no inland water maps. No lakes. No rivers. About $100+ a year for that luxury. Uses AA batteries for better or for worse. If you still use Garmin to drive around this device is for you. I know this isn’t a replacement for dedicated nav, but for casual boaters, club renters, and kayakers who just want a mobile nav device for unfamiliar areas this thing fails. Get T-Mobile with Starlink on a used waterproof phone or get a case and download an APP. Most of them give you about everything you need for free but no more than about $50 a year for the good stuff and updates. How is Garmin still in business with this crap???

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*