---
product_id: 52124295
title: "Garmin GPS 73"
brand: "garmin"
price: "R6808"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Garmin"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/52124295-garmin-gps-73
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# SailAssist tech for pro sailing Stores 1,000 waypoints & 100 tracks 18+ hrs battery life on 2 AA Garmin GPS 73

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** R6808
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⛵ Navigate smarter, sail farther — never miss the tide!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Garmin GPS 73 by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** R6808 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/52124295-garmin-gps-73)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unstoppable Power:** 18+ hours of continuous navigation on just 2 AA batteries—no mid-trip downtime.
- • **Navigate Like a Pro:** Store up to 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks to always find your way back to favorite spots.
- • **Effortless Operation:** Intuitive backlit buttons and a floatable design make navigation simple and reliable, day or night.
- • **Safety First on the Water:** Marine alarms including MOB, off-course alerts, and anchor drag keep you secure.
- • **Master Your Marine Journey:** SailAssist features like virtual start line & countdown timer put you ahead of the fleet.

## Overview

The Garmin GPS 73 is a rugged, floatable handheld GPS device designed for sailors and marine enthusiasts. Featuring SailAssist technology with virtual start lines and countdown timers, it offers advanced sailing tools alongside marine safety alarms. With 18+ hours of battery life on 2 AA batteries and the ability to store 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks, it ensures reliable navigation on water or land. Its intuitive interface and backlit buttons make it easy to use in any conditions.

## Description

User-friendly GPS handheld device for navigation. Highly sensitive GPS for marking and storing 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks. Marks your favourite places so you can easily navigate back there. Garmin SailAssist™ for GPS 73 with virtual start line, control rate line, countdown timer and turning assistant data on sunrise/sunset, forecast ArarriarriarriarriarriarriTime, other calculations and marine data Integrated lighting This user-friendly handheld device is a great navigation solution for boats, sailboats or small yachts without a chart plotter. It is also an excellent and important navigation device for all ships for emergencies in case the main unit fails. With the highly sensitive GPS, you can mark and store 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks so you can navigate back to these points. Use it on land or on the water. It is floatable! The device features SailAssist, including a virtual start line, a control rate line, countdown timer and a turning assistant.

Review: Superb compact item - Although haven’t yet had time to use it, in the process of changing boats for angling, it seems to tivk all the boxes for what I need
Review: Very pleased - Very pleased with product

## Features

- SAILASSIST - Includes several sailing features such as virtual starting line, countdown timers, speed history and tack assist
- LONG BATTERY LIFE - The handheld can operate for 18+ hours on 2 AA batteries
- MARINE FEATURES - Offers marine features such as MOB, marine alarms (off course, anchor drag, etc.), route planning and navigation
- EASY TO USE - Intuitive user interface with dedicated backlit buttons for quick and easy operation
- USER DATA STORAGE - Stores up to 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks that help you get back to your favorite spots.Included Components: Gps 73.Lanyard.Quick Start Manual

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0187T4OAC |
| Batteries | AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 202,810 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 35 in GPS Handhelds |
| Colour | Grey and black |
| Connectivity technologies | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (376) |
| Date First Available | 23 Jan. 2016 |
| Human interface input | Buttons |
| Item Weight | 220 g |
| Item model number | 010-01504-00 |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Product Dimensions | 15.24 x 3.05 x 6.6 cm; 220 g |
| Scanner Resolution | 128 x 160 |
| Special features | SailAssist, marine functions such as MOB, off course alarms, anchor resistance, route planning |
| What’s in the box | Lanyard, Quick Start Manual |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Digital
- **Battery life:** 18 Hours
- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Included components:** Lanyard, Quick Start Manual
- **Map type:** Nautical
- **Model name:** GPS GARMIN 73
- **Screen size:** 2.6 Inches
- **Special feature:** SailAssist, marine functions such as MOB, off course alarms, anchor resistance, route planning
- **Vehicle service type:** Boat

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there a possibility to change the language from English to french ?!**
A: I regret I do not know , but it is a disaster when you compare it to earlier devices

**Q: Is there a possibility to change the screen language from English to french?! Or having a french one**
A: No. In the device I have, there is no possibility to change the screen language.
The user manual included in the package has a French language explanation.

**Q: As this item is sold by "Amazon imports" are there additional  UK import and customs duties to be paid on this item?**
A: Good Afternoon,
The price we show as a seller includes tax. Nevertheless, there have been adjustment since the Brexit. If you have any tax to pay with the transporter, you will just have to message us and we will refund you as it is supposed to be included in our final price.
Please feel free to ask if you need any additional information.
Best regards,
Stock4less EU Team

**Q: Do you need some sort of subscription - or is this ready to go with no GPS service payments**
A: No subscription required.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb compact item
*by D***A on 16 October 2021*

Although haven’t yet had time to use it, in the process of changing boats for angling, it seems to tivk all the boxes for what I need

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very pleased
*by A***W on 19 February 2022*

Very pleased with product

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just received
*by M***R on 13 May 2020*

Just received

## Frequently Bought Together

- Garmin GPS 73, 2.6 inches, Black
- Garmin Universal Carrying Case 010-10117-02 , Black
- Marine Mount 78 Series

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-16*