--- 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: "89741 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Garmin" url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/395460847-garmin-gpsmap-79sc-marine-gps-handheld-preloaded-with-bluechart-g3 store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # Floats & water-resistant IPX6 3-axis compass for precise heading Multi-GNSS for global accuracy Garmin GPSMAP 79sc, Marine GPS Handheld Preloaded with BlueChart g3 Coastal Charts, Rugged Design and Floats in Water **Brand:** garmin **Price:** 89741 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧭 Float, track, and conquer every wave with Garmin GPSMAP 79sc! ## 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?** 89741 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/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 - • **Long-Lasting Power:** Up to 20 hours of GPS battery life to keep you going from dawn to dusk and beyond. - • **Unmatched Durability:** Rugged, floating design with scratch-resistant, fogproof display built for marine life. - • **Always Know Your Bearing:** Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated compass and barometric altimeter for pinpoint navigation. - • **Navigate with Confidence:** Preloaded BlueChart g3 coastal maps keep you on course wherever you roam. - • **Track More, Explore Further:** Massive memory stores 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes for your ultimate adventure log. ## Overview The Garmin GPSMAP 79sc is a rugged, floating marine handheld GPS featuring a sunlight-readable 6-inch color touchscreen, preloaded BlueChart g3 coastal charts, and multi-GNSS support (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS) for reliable global tracking. It boasts a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, barometric altimeter, and expanded memory capable of storing 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes. Water-resistant to IPX6 standards and offering up to 20 hours of battery life, this device is engineered for serious marine navigation and outdoor 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: NMEA output Capable - Garmin has never been good at describing features or how to use them on their GPS systems. It is certainly the case for this very capable handheld GPS device. One must learn by scrolling through the menus and getting your device to do what you want it to. I got this Garmin GPSMAP 79sc to replace my 76Cx which, after years of using, had a simple battery compartment issue I was unable to fix. I had set up and used my old Garmin to, among other things, communicate NMEA streams of data to my autopilot on my sailboat. I shopped online, even at the official Garmin site, and looked for this feature among GPS handhelds with no luck. I even went into a retail store to talk with knowledgeable salespeople as to what product would do this. No luck. But while having the 79sc in my hand, I noticed it had the Garmin round plug port for power and I/O which wasn’t even mentioned or shown in online descriptions. The Quick Start booklet which came in the box said nothing about the port, and the owner’s manual, which I had to download, had little. I took a chance and bought it. Turns out I could get this working like my old device by exploring the menus. Not much help from any written direction provided by Garmin. It must be a legacy feature not used by many today. The 79sc has many features, some useful to me and some not, but it is very capable. It determines position faster than my old, almost instantaneously. The compass feature is handy and works by some technology alien to me. Probably magic. And the unit I got, being preloaded with coastal charts, is nice. Display is nice. The scrolling buttons are a bit touchy. I’ll wait to test out its waterproof and floating capabilities until I accidentally drop it overboard. So, if you want a very capable handheld GPS, try the Garmin GPSMAP 79sc. Just be patient, explore the device, and get to know each other together. ## 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 | | Additional Features | Designed to Float; Increased Memory; Built-in Compass; BlueChart Coverage | | Are Batteries Included | Yes | | Audio Output Mode | Digital | | Battery Average Life | 20 Hours | | Best Sellers Rank | #16,674 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #14 in Handheld GPS Units #2,098 in Boating Equipment | | Brand | Garmin | | Built-In Media | GPSMAP 79sc; Lanyard; USB cable; Documentation | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet | | Compatible with Vehicle Type | Boat | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Control Method | Touch | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 162 Reviews | | Display Type | LED | | Human-Interface Input | Touchscreen | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 2.6"L x 1.2"W x 6"H | | Item Type Name | Marine GPS | | Item Weight | 282 Grams | | Manufacturer | Garmin | | Map Types | North America | | Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB | | Mfr Part Number | 010-02635-02 | | Model Name | GPSMAP 79sc | | Model Number | 010-02635-02 | | Model Year | 2022 | | Mounting Type | Wrist Mount, found in image | | Operating System | Windows | | Resolution | 240 x 400 | | Screen Size | 6 Inches | | Special Feature | Designed to Float; Increased Memory; Built-in Compass; BlueChart Coverage | | Sport Type | Fishing | | Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS | | Touch Screen Type | Capacitive | | UPC | 753759284534 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Vehicle Service Type | Boat | | Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Digital - **Battery Life:** 20 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) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NMEA output Capable *by B***N on October 13, 2024* Garmin has never been good at describing features or how to use them on their GPS systems. It is certainly the case for this very capable handheld GPS device. One must learn by scrolling through the menus and getting your device to do what you want it to. I got this Garmin GPSMAP 79sc to replace my 76Cx which, after years of using, had a simple battery compartment issue I was unable to fix. I had set up and used my old Garmin to, among other things, communicate NMEA streams of data to my autopilot on my sailboat. I shopped online, even at the official Garmin site, and looked for this feature among GPS handhelds with no luck. I even went into a retail store to talk with knowledgeable salespeople as to what product would do this. No luck. But while having the 79sc in my hand, I noticed it had the Garmin round plug port for power and I/O which wasn’t even mentioned or shown in online descriptions. The Quick Start booklet which came in the box said nothing about the port, and the owner’s manual, which I had to download, had little. I took a chance and bought it. Turns out I could get this working like my old device by exploring the menus. Not much help from any written direction provided by Garmin. It must be a legacy feature not used by many today. The 79sc has many features, some useful to me and some not, but it is very capable. It determines position faster than my old, almost instantaneously. The compass feature is handy and works by some technology alien to me. Probably magic. And the unit I got, being preloaded with coastal charts, is nice. Display is nice. The scrolling buttons are a bit touchy. I’ll wait to test out its waterproof and floating capabilities until I accidentally drop it overboard. So, if you want a very capable handheld GPS, try the Garmin GPSMAP 79sc. Just be patient, explore the device, and get to know each other together. ### ⭐ Be careful, have money for new maps and a LOT of patience. *by J***G on June 18, 2025* Be very cautious when you buy this unit. 1. It will likely come with the old 2024 or 2023 map. An upgrade will cost you $100, per chart (inland and coastal). 2. If you live in a coastal area near the Intercostal Waterway and have any inland rivers that connect to it - these are 2 separate charts. Each will be $100 to upgrade. 3. Even if you do upgrade, you have to install a micro-SD card in the unit. The micro SD card is held down by a tiny piece of metal which can come loose and fall out of your hands, potentially being lost. Switching between costal and inland maps, which we do here in Jacksonville, will mean you have to take the unit apart, on the boat, and swap SD cards. Try not losing that little metal clip. 4. Customer service ranges from pretty good to terrible at Garmin. I just had a guy chew me out because I didn't want to have to fumble around swapping out SD cards in a terribly designed, easy to lose/damage area on the unit, while driving the boat! And, that's in a wet environment, you have to open the back of the unit, take out batteries and fiddle with that little clip - which I'm sure is not waterproof. Not sure how realistic that is, brother. 5. Screen is very hard to read in the sun - very hard. 6. Menu system is a mess - unit comes configured for hiking??, but no topographical maps, just marine charts. You have to change multiple settings for marine navigation. if you have an IT degree and a lot of patience to learn the terrible menu system, this unit has a purpose and might be a good backup. But, if you want something easy to use, that will get you from the ICW to connecting rivers without disassembling it each time you cross, and has updated maps that you pay $100 each time you upgrade, this might be a good unit for you. ## Frequently Bought Together - Garmin GPSMAP 79sc, Marine GPS Handheld Preloaded With BlueChart g3 Coastal Charts, Rugged Design and Floats in Water - Garmin Colorado Series Marine Mount - Garmin Universal Carrying Case 010-10117-02 , Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/395460847-garmin-gpsmap-79sc-marine-gps-handheld-preloaded-with-bluechart-g3](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/395460847-garmin-gpsmap-79sc-marine-gps-handheld-preloaded-with-bluechart-g3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*