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product_id: 1143043
title: "GPSMAP 78sc 2.6-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter"
brand: "garmin"
price: "NZ$2032"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
category: "Garmin"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1143043-gpsmap-78sc-2-6-inch-waterproof-marine-gps-and-chartplotter
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Waterproof to IPX7, floats on water High-sensitivity GPS receiver 3-axis tilt-compensated compass & barometric altimeter GPSMAP 78sc 2.6-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** NZ$2032
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌊 Navigate Boldly, Float Confidently — Your Ultimate Marine GPS Companion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GPSMAP 78sc 2.6-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$2032 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1143043-gpsmap-78sc-2-6-inch-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

- • **Stay Oriented Anywhere:** Integrated 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter provide reliable heading, altitude, and weather data.
- • **Navigate with Precision:** High-sensitivity GPS ensures pinpoint accuracy even in challenging marine environments.
- • **Built to Brave the Elements:** IPX7 waterproof design that floats, perfect for all your boating and watersport adventures.
- • **Seamless Sharing & Expansion:** Wireless waypoint and route sharing plus microSD slot for unlimited map upgrades.
- • **Comprehensive Coastal Mapping:** Preloaded BlueChart g2 coastal charts with detailed shorelines, depth contours, and marinas.

## Overview

The Garmin GPSMAP 78sc is a rugged, waterproof handheld marine GPS and chartplotter featuring a bright 2.6-inch color display, high-sensitivity GPS receiver, and built-in BlueChart g2 coastal maps. Designed for boating and watersports, it includes a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, barometric altimeter, wireless data sharing, and a microSD slot for map expansion, all housed in a device that floats and withstands harsh marine conditions.

## Description

Featuring a bright 2.6-Inch LCD color display with built-in basemap and high-sensitivity GPS receiver, the GPSMAP 78 series takes recreational navigation to a whole new level. All three models are waterproof, and include a built-in microSD card slot for loading additional maps and a dedicated MOB (man over board) button.

## 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 |
| Additional Features | Rugged case, Barometric altimeter, Garmin Connect compatible, Electromagnetic compass, Garmin HotFix, Custom POIs, Automatic routing, Hunt/fish calendar, Geocaching, Photo navigation |
| Battery Average Life | 20 hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #208,974 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #272 in Handheld GPS Units |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Built-In Media | GPSMAP 78sc, Manual, USB cable, Wrist strap |
| Compatible Devices | Aegean Sea & Sea of Marmara, Alborg-Amsterdam, Alpine Lakes, Bay of Biscay, Baykal & Novosibirskoe, Benelux Offshore & Inland, Canada, Caspian-Ulyanovsk-Orsk, Denmark East-Sweden Southeast, English Channel, Great Britain, Northeast Coast, Ireland, West Coast, Irish Sea, Italy, Adriatic Sea, Italy Southwest & Tunisia, Mediterranean Southeast, Portugal & Northwest Spain, Scotland, West Coast, S/E UK… |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | microSD |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Boat |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (554) |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759100926, 00854432491758 |
| Human-Interface Input | Buttons |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 2.6"L x 1.2"W x 6"H |
| Item Type Name | 2.6 inches GPSMAP 78SC Handheld Marine GPS and Chartplotter |
| Item Weight | 7.7 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Map Types | Oceania |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 1 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | 010-00864-02 |
| Model Name | GPSMAP |
| Model Number | 010-00864-02 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Mounting Type | Wrist Mount, found in image |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Resolution | 160 x 240 |
| Screen Size | 2.6 inches |
| Software Update Supported to Date | unknown |
| Sport Type | Boating |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| UPC | 854432491758 115970748248 086000446673 151903396162 021111111515 999992681802 617407543094 041114427758 753759974404 041114602247 044111630183 020754133069 617407394054 753759100926 892871082564 001910057924 163120708680 132017554884 999993482996 745449873920 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited |

## 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

![GPSMAP 78sc 2.6-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71T9UzvBkRL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## 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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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-10-11*