This auction is for a SOPHISTICATED Garmin GPSMAP 76 Versatile Navigator. Lightly used, It remains in excellent condition. There are numerous photos showing some of the various screens and details.
So sophisticated that Garmin bills this as a handheld 'Chartplotting Receiver'. It performs most of the functions of a full chartplotter in a very compact, easy to use handheld unit.
The GPSMAP 76 has the accuracy enhancing "WAAS" and a highly evolved internal antenna. Internal worldwide basemap. It can download EVERY Aid to Navigation for ALL THREE COASTS from an optional CD ROM or from the Internet. Numerous screens display this information in a layout which can be zoomed into in the manner of a chartplotter. Large and easy to read numerals. To top it off THIS UNIT FLOATS AND IS SUBMERSIBLE. It is a very substantial unit- Probably the best Marine handheld GPS in captivity. Measures about 2 3/4" X 6 1/4". It feels good in the hand, use is quite intuitive and it looks very 'shippy' too. The following is a "Cut and Paste" of it's features-
The GPSMAP 76 is designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System. This unit features a built-in quad helix antenna for superior reception and can provide position accuracy to less than three meters when receiving WAAS corrections. The GPSMAP 76 has an internal memory capacity of eight megabytes. In addition, it comes with a built-in basemap of cities, coastlines, lakes, rivers, interstates, and interstate exit information and a database of nautical navaids. This unit has eight megabytes of internal user memory for storing optional MapSource - detailed maps, including marine cartography. This memory is preloaded from the factory with worldwide cities (populations greater than 200, 000) and nautical navigation aids such as lights, buoys, sound signals and day beacons. The GPSMAP 76 is also preloaded with tide data for the United States. An extra-large display measuring 1.6"W x 2.2"H gives users a clear view of information, while a waterproof case means the GPSMAP 76 will keep working well even if it has been submerged in water. Even more amazing, this unit will actually float if accidentally dropped in the water.
Unit will be shipped with fresh batteries and will be READY TO GO. Use is very intuitive. If desired a free PDF manual can be downloaded from garmin.com, or other sources on the internet.
This very advanced GPSMAP 76 was a PRICEY instrument, yet it is offered with a very.............Low Starting Bid.