Garmin GPSMAP 172 GPS Chartplotter with Internal Antenna DISCONTINUED
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Whether offshore or inland, navigating to your favorite destination has never been easier, thanks to Garmin's GPSMAP 172. This full-featured chartplotter includes the same user-friendly interface as its color counterpart, the GPSMAP 172C, but sports a high-resolution monochrome display and a price that's within any mariner's budget.
The Garmin GPSMAP 172 provides brand-new technology for all of your chartplotting needs!
Easy to Use
The GPSMAP 172 packs a built-in worldwide marine basemap, state-of-the-art processor with lightening-fast map redraw, and crisp, sunlight readable, 10-level grayscale display into a waterproof, space-saving console -- perfect for large crafts and small runabouts alike. Boaters will love its convenient, intuitive design including:
- Simple keypad with backlighting for easy operation.
- One knob, adjustable tilt and swivel mount so you can quickly pop it in and out.
- Front loading data cards for easy access.
Outstanding Flexibility
Users can enhance basemap detail on the GPSMAP 172 by simply by plugging in data cards preprogrammed with BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots detail or downloading data from optional MapSource CDs to an optional Garmin data card. BlueChart provides exceptional offshore marine coverage that includes shaded depth contours, navaids, shoreline, and more. For inland boating and fishing, the U.S. Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots CD and preprogrammed data cards are packed with inland lake maps, profiles, marinas, fishing areas and useful outdoor resources.
For added flexibility, mariners can upgrade the GPSMAP 172 to a full-fledged combination chartplotter/sounder at any time by adding a Garmin GSD 20 "black box" sonar and transducer.
Easy to Read Screen:
- 320 x 320-pixel, high-resolution, 10-level grayscale FSTN LCD screen with adjustable CCFL backlight.
- 3.2" W x 3.2" H (4.5" diagonal) viewing area.
- 6.3" x 4.9 " x 2.8" (W x H x D) unit dimensions.
High-Powered Processor
State-of-the-art 200 MHz processor makes map redraw, panning, and zooming virtually instantaneous.
Expandable Memory
Accepts Garmin data cards for up to 128 MB of map storage.
Exceedingly Accurate
WAAS-enabled for accuracy to within 3 meters.
Huge Waypoint Store!
3000 user waypoints are automatically tagged with the date and time of creation.
MOB and TracBack Features
Stores 50 reversible routes with up to 50 waypoints each, plus MOB and TracBack modes to help guide you back to points along a route.
Unlimited PC Storage
10,000 active track points and 1000 saved track points; database information can be stored on removable data cards and transferred to a PC or another unit.
Digital Selective Calling Protects Privacy
Sends, receives, and displays positioning data with DSC-equipped VHF radios.
Fully Amphibious
The Garmin GPSMAP 172 is waterproof and meets IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes).
Lunar Information
Provides tides and celestial information.
MapSource compatibility
Compatible with most MapSource products.
Package includes:
- GPSMAP 172 with built-in Worldwide Marine basemap.
- Integrated GPS antenna.
- Power/data cable.
- 1-knob, adjustable tilt and swivel mount.
- Unit cover.
- Flush mount kit hardware.
- User's manual.
Garmin GPSMAP 172 Screen Shots:
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| Navigation Page
Graphic compass display provides speed, distance and steering guidance. |
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| On-Screen Chart Display
Optional BlueChart cartography includes depth contours, navaids, shorelines and more. |
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| On-Screen Chart Display
Optional BlueChart provides exceptional offshore marine coverage that includes shaded depth contours, intertidal zones, navaids, port plans, U.S. tide data, wrecks, restricted areas and more. |
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| Inland Boating and Fishing
For inland boating and fishing, the U.S. Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots CD is packed with inland lake maps, profiles, marinas, fishing areas and useful outdoor resources. |
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| Combined Map and Sounder View
View map and optional sounder information simultaneously. -- Sounder functionality requires Garmin GSD 20 "black box" sonar and transducer. |
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