Simple portable GPS navigator
- High-sensitivity GPS marks and stores 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks
- Mark your favorite locations to navigate back to them
- Garmin SailAssist™ for GPS 73 includes virtual departure line, heading line, countdown timer and turn help
- Sunrise/set, estimated time of arrival and other calculations and nautical data
- Built-in backlighting
This simple device is the perfect navigation solution for sailing boats, motor boats and other small boats that do not have a plotter. It is also ideal to use it as an important navigation support in case of emergency on all boats. The high-sensitivity GPS marks and stores up to 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks so you can navigate back to them. You will be able to use it both on land and in water, since it can float. It incorporates SailAssist, which includes virtual departure line, course line, countdown timer and turn help
Detects satellites quickly
The high-sensitivity GPS receiver obtains GPS signals quickly and tracks your location even in difficult locations.
Mark important waypoints
You can mark and store 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks to navigate back to them as many times as you want.
SailAssist
SailAssist helps you navigate more effectively thanks to the course line and the turning help. The turning aid allows you to know when to turn depending on whether the boat is apron or apopoda depending on the optimal turning angle. It also includes a virtual departure line and a countdown timer to ensure arrival at the departure line at the right time.
Stores important data
GPS 73 is compatible with NMEA 0183. To transfer data to your device, it is easily connected to the computer via USB. If you are fond of sailing, hunting or fishing, you can use the built-in sky data, which include the time of sunrise and sunset, a hunting and fishing calendar, the estimated arrival time and other calculations and nautical data.
High-contrast screen
GPS 73 has an intuitive user interface with backlit buttons for easy and fast use. The high-contrast screen makes it easy to read in all light conditions.
Specifications:
| Physical And Performance Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions of the Unit (WIDTH/HEIGHT/DEPTH) | 2.6″ X 6.0″ X 1.2″ (6.6 X 15.2 X 3.0 cm) |
| Weigth | 7.2 oz (203.1 g) with AA batteries |
| Water Resistance Classification | IPX7 |
| Type of Screen | 4 level gray LCD |
| Screen Size (WIDTH/HIGH) | 1.4″ X 2.1″ (3.6 X 5.4 cm); 2.6″ Diag (6.6 cm) |
| Screen Resolution (WIDTH/HIGH) | 128 X 160 pixels |
| Battery | 2 AA batteries (not included) |
| BATTERY/BATTERY Autonomy | +18 hours |
| Maps And Memory | |
|---|---|
| Waypoints | 1,000 |
| Tracks | 10,000 points, 100 tracks |
| Routes | 50 |
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| High Sensitivity Receiver | Yes |
| Outdoor Leisure Functions | |
|---|---|
| Calculation of Areas | Yes |
| Fishing Forecast | Yes |
| Astronomical Information | Yes |
FAQs
Slide the battery cover down, insert two AA batteries observing polarity, replace the cover, and select your battery type in settings.
Yes, it displays data from NMEA 0183 sensors (wind speed, temperature, etc.) if connected via a NMEA 0183 network.
Sensors must be connected to the GPS 73 using a NMEA 0183 network to display data like wind and depth.
The device can display wind, water temperature, and direction if connected to sensors via NMEA 0183 network.
Select Setup> Profiles and choose the desired profile for activities like sailing, fishing, or powerboating.
From the instrument page, select MENU and choose Reset to zero all selected instrument values.
Yes, lithium batteries are recommended for below freezing conditions, as alkaline batteries lose capacity in cold.
From the map page, select MENU, then Setup, then Orientation. Choose North Up or Track Up.
From the map, select a location, then MENU, then Measure Distance, and move the pin to another location.
Go to Track Manager, select Current Track, and choose Clear Current Track.
The Garmin GPS 73 uses a mini-USB port, which is located under a weather cap on the device.
Contact the SailRACE team — as certified marine experts we’re happy to help with product selection, installation and after-sales servicing, before and after your purchase.








