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.

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.

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⚓ Navigate with confidence, sail with style.

SAIL LIKE A PRO - Virtual starting line & tack assist for flawless sailing starts
ENDURANCE CHAMPION - Uninterrupted 18+ hour operation on just 2 AA batteries
MARINE GRADE SAFETY - MOB alerts, anchor drag alarms & off-course warnings keep you secure
EFFORTLESS NAVIGATION - Intuitive backlit buttons for quick, confident control even in low light
MEMORY FOR YOUR JOURNEYS - Store up to 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks to revisit your best routes

The Garmin GPS 73 is a rugged handheld marine GPS designed for serious sailors and boating enthusiasts. Featuring Sailassist technology with virtual starting lines and tack assist, it offers precision sailing tools. Its long-lasting 18+ hour battery life powered by 2 AA batteries ensures reliability on extended trips. With advanced marine safety alerts and the ability to store up to 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks, it’s your ultimate companion for seamless navigation and safety on the water.

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Display Size	2.6 Inches
Battery Life	18 Hours
Voice command	Buttons
Product Dimensions	15.24 x 3.05 x 6.6 cm; 220 g
Batteries	AA batteries required.
Item model number	010-01504-00
Item Weight	220 g

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