Features:

  • Water-resistant (IPX7) with a high-resolution color display you can read in the sun

  • If rough waters come and the handheld goes overboard, don't worry - this device floats

  • User-replaceable AA batteries (not included) provide up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS tracking mode

  • With support for multiple satellite constellations - such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS - you'll get accurate, reliable tracking and positioning around the world

  • More memory than previous models means you can save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fitness activity files

  • 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows your heading - even while the boat is standing still

Specifications:

  • Lens material: Chemically strengthened glass

  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 2.67" x 6.85" x 1.67" (6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23 cm)

  • Weight: 9.95 oz (282 g)

  • Waterproof: IPX7

  • MIL-STD-810: Yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only

  • Display type: Transflective, 65K color TFT

  • Display size (W x H): 1.5" x 2.5"; 3" diagonal (3.8 x 6.3 cm; 7.6 cm diagonal)

  • Display resolution: 240 x 400 pixels

  • Battery type: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended

  • Battery life: Up to 19 hours

  • Memory/history: 8 GB

  • Interface: High speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible

  • Basemap: Yes

  • Map segments: 15,000

  • Waypoints/favorites/locations: 10,000

  • Tracks: 250

  • Navigation track log: 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities

  • Navigation routes: 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing

Included:

  • GPSMAP 79s

  • Lanyard

  • USB cable

  • Documentation

Owner's Manual (2.46 MB)