Garmin GPS 73

Q: I'm wondering why there are no reviews for this item...anywhere. It looks to be a good quality product, but I'm a bit concerned at the lack of a map.

The 73 is a replacement for my much-loved Garmin 72H, which finally started to give up the ghost (display pixels failing) after yet another sailboat race to Hawaii. This was Hawaii race number 6 for this particular 72H, this year going doublehanded on an Olson 30. It was a very fast and wet ride (2070 miles in 11 days 5 hours!)User-settable speed filtering is an absolutely essential feature for sailboat racing, and the 72H and 73 are the only handhelds that have it. It's critical to be able damp out speed variations due to GPS scatter, to detect changes in current and other slowly-varying factors that might only show as tenths of a knot. When I first saw the 73 at a boat show last fall, I complained that the screen was smaller than the screen on the 72H. But I think the resolution is improved, so readability does not suffer. The plus side is that battery life is vastly improved. The 73 is extremely user-configurable, so there is a learning curve involved. For example, it took a few minutes just to find a display mode that would show latitude and longitude. But once set up to your preferences, it's a great piece of gear. As you suggest, I wish Garmin would add the speed filtering feature to a higher-end handheld that could also hold a map database.

Q: Is this unit waterproof? I plan on using this in a bailout bag crossing back and forth by boat to the Bahamas

To some degree so long as you do not submerge it.

4.4/5

Product ID: 733904077

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Details

Brand
Garmin
Model Name
GPS 73
Vehicle Service Type
Boat
Screen Size
2.6 Inches
Special Feature
Bluetooth
Connectivity Technology
GPS

📏2.6-inch crisp LCD display

🔗Seamless Bluetooth connectivity

🗺️Detailed nautical maps

Frequently Bought Together

Garmin GPS 73, 2.6 inches, Black

Garmin Universal Carrying Case 010-10117-02 , Black

Marine Mount 78 Series

Description

🧭 Chart your course with confidence—because every wave counts!

NEVER MISS A BEAT - Reliable GPS tracking means you’re always on course, avoiding costly detours.
NAVIGATE LIKE A PRO - 2.6-inch LCD screen delivers clear, easy-to-read nautical charts for confident voyages.
COMPACT YET POWERFUL - Portable design fits perfectly on your vessel without sacrificing functionality.
TAILORED FOR MARINERS - Specialized nautical map types ensure precision navigation in marine environments.
STAY CONNECTED ON THE WATER - Bluetooth integration keeps your device synced for real-time updates and sharing.

The Garmin GPS 73 features a 2.6-inch LCD display optimized for nautical navigation, equipped with detailed marine maps and Bluetooth connectivity to keep you linked and informed on every journey.