Garmin GPSMAP 78sc Marine Handheld GPS - West Marine Quick Look

[@SamCyanide]

You should do one on the 86sci. Just bought mine from West Marine should be in tomorrow. Would have liked to know more about the features.

[@WestMarineInc]

Thanks for the suggestion, Sam. We will be sure to share this with the appropriate team.

[@sme4969]

comes with built in maps for us and bahamas but what about other countries ? you should of said it comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease.

[@WestMarineInc]

You can get optional chart add-ins for other countries. It only comes built-in for the US and Bahamas.

[@dougmacdonald273]

Can it be used for rivers and inlets? I’m looking for one for my JetSki.

[@WestMarineInc]

As long as you have the maps for it, absolutely!

[@MarkDiSciullo]

What Garmin Handheld (Marine) GPS has the largest screen size?

[@WestMarineInc]

It depends what you are looking for, but of our selection, this is the largest at 5 inches: www.westmarine.com/garmin-montana-700-handheld-gps-20153672.html You can also browse our entire selection here: www.westmarine.com/search?search-button=&q=garmin+handheld&lang=en_US

[@MarkDiSciullo]

@@WestMarineInc thank you for responding! Is the Garmin Montana 700 a Marine compatible device or just for land use?

[@WestMarineInc]

@@MarkDiSciullo you have the option to download marine maps to use it on the water!

[@MarkDiSciullo]

@@WestMarineInc thanks for the reply. Do the maps cost extra? The Garmin Montana 700 device seems like a comfortable size for the length boat I have (22’) but it doesn’t seem like it’s “marine-first”. Seems it’s more targeted for trail use.

[@WestMarineInc]

@@MarkDiSciullo It's definitely more targetted for trail use, and it stated as additional maps that can be downloaded so it is likely that there is some additional cost to it.

[@marcusbethune8612]

I want two of them for buyer how much for it

[@marcusbethune8612]

What is the cost for one of these

[@joliedominique7262]

My handheld gps won't come on

[@TBrownRecords]

Will this GPS system help me travel to the Bahamas from Florida Manning will it allow you to type in the word Bahamas

[@WestMarineInc]

Yes, the Garmin GPSMAP 78sc includes chart coverage for Florida to the Bahamas. Per Garmin, "Map detail includes shorelines, depth contours, navaids, harbors, marinas and more for the U.S. and Bahamas." This device will not allow you to search for locations as you've described, but you may scroll to any area on the chart display. You may save also waypoints and tracks for later navigation and search through a list of them. The user manual below provides further information. static.garmin.com/pumac/GPSMAP_78_OM_EN.pdf

[@Rsossy]

so just got my garmin 78sc. do i have to download maps to it. i haven’t taken it out on my boat but when i scrolled down and zoomed in to the harbor it didn’t show anything at all. no depths no channels no land or nothing. not sure what i need to do. all mine show is highways and interstates and not roads

[@WestMarineInc]

You needs to switch to Marine Settings: Main Menu > Setup > Marine This is from page 24 of the Manual: static.garmin.com/pumac/GPSMAP_78_OM_EN.pdf We hope this helps!

[@Rsossy]

West Marine so mine came refurbished on amazon. I thought it was brand new but when they refurbished it I guess they erased the marine maps 😪. guess i should of done more research when i bought it cause it’s basically useless now unless I pay garmin $300 for a single map or return it

[@WestMarineInc]

@@Rsossy Oh no! We are so sorry to hear that!

[@markcaplin564]

hook it up to your computer and do an update

[@blackromeojr]

How do I add charts for Florida and the Bahamas?

[@hectorgoodhope5800]

You have to buy the charts online from garmin and download them but they're pretty costly. You can get southeast Florida and the Bahamas as one chart.

[@pm88100]

Whey is it upside down?

[@WestMarineInc]

Hi @pm88100 - can you clarify what you're seeing as upside down? The video, the Garmin or something else?

[@ericwelsh4853]

@@WestMarineInc They're asking why the buttons are at the top. When in doubt, ask Chuck: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ_RnaB-bK2gm9U

[@rattytattyratnett]

I agree. It look weird having the buttons at the top so that your hand covers the screen when pressing the buttons.

[@justinbradfield6499]

will this work on lakes??

[@WestMarineInc]

Yes, the Garmin GPSMAP 78sc may be used on inland lakes and rivers. The device is preloaded with Garmin BlueChart g2 Coastal Charts and a worldwide basemap. Additional compatible charts may be available for the customer's specific area, but are sold separately.

[@PeterGalbraith]

Is the USB connector located behind an easy-to-open cover?

[@SaidouSall-xj7fx]

But it's give me the torf