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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SAIL LIKE A PRO - SailAssist tech with virtual start lines, tack assist & speed history keeps you ahead of the fleet.
ENDURANCE CHAMPION - Unmatched 18+ hour battery life means your adventure never cuts short.
MARINE GRADE SAFETY - Man Overboard alerts, anchor drag alarms & route planning for peace of mind on every voyage.
EFFORTLESS NAVIGATION - Intuitive backlit buttons and high-contrast display make operation seamless day or night.
MEMORY FOR YOUR JOURNEYS - Store up to 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks to always find your favorite spots again.

The GARMIN GPS 73H is a rugged, easy-to-use handheld marine GPS designed for sailors and powerboaters. Featuring SailAssist technology with virtual starting lines and countdown timers, it offers advanced sailing tools without the bulk of a chart plotter. With over 18 hours of battery life on 2 AA batteries, marine safety alerts, and the ability to store 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks, it’s the ultimate navigation companion that even floats—perfect for professionals who demand reliability and precision on the water.

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Color	Black
Size	2.6 inches
Display Size	2.6 Inches
Display Type	128 x 160 pixels
Weight	1 Kilograms
Number of Items	1
Features	Bluetooth
Sport	Course
Map Type	Nautical
Resolution	128 x 160 Pixels
Included Components	Lanyard, Quick Start Manual
Batteries Included?	No
Brand	Garmin
Manufacturer	Garmin
Item model number	010-01504-00
Product Dimensions	15.24 x 3.05 x 6.6 cm; 220 g
ASIN	B0187T4OAC

GARMIN GPS 73H

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