Whether
offshore or inland, navigating to your favorite destination has never been
easier, thanks to Garmin's GPSMAP 172. sports a high-resolution monochrome
display and a price that's within any mariner's budget.
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
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.