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Garmin GPSMap 172/172C

The GPSMap 172 offers boaters an affordable electronic navigation solution with a 12-channel parallel receiver and the capability to display Garmin MapSource chart data.

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The GPSMap 172 also includes a built-in worldwide basemap with U. S. highways, interstates, river, and lakes.  It will accept Garmin BlueChart cartridges for additional charting detail for display on its bright, sharp ten-level gray FSTN LCD display with 320 x 320 pixels or the 172C's 256 color screen.  The smallest units are easy to read, even in the dark, thanks to this backlit display.

GPSMap 172 packages include:

  • GPSMap 172 GPS/chart plotter

  • Remote antenna with 30 ft. cable and connectors

  • Power/data cable

  • Surface/flush mount bracket with knobs

  • Protective cover

  • User's manual

  • Quick reference guide

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Specifications
  GPSMap 172 GPSMap 172C

Receiver

12 parallel channel 12 parallel channel
Acquisition Time cold, 45 seconds; warm, 15 seconds cold, 45 seconds; warm, 15 seconds
Number of Waypoints 3000 3000
Number of Routes 50 50
Number of Waypoints per Route 50 50
Number of Track Points 10,000 10,000
Database or Basemap Built-in basemap of the Americas to 32 miles includes stat/country boundaries, detailed ocean, lakes, rivers, railroads, cities, coastlines; U. S. state and interstate highways, and local thoroughfares Built-in basemap of the Americas to 32 miles includes stat/country boundaries, detailed ocean, lakes, rivers, railroads, cities, coastlines; U. S. state and interstate highways, and local thoroughfares
Additional Map Options Garmin BlueChart cartography Garmin BlueChart cartography
Power Consumption 4 watts at 10-40 vDC 4 watts at 10-40 vDC
Display Size 3.2" x 3.2" 3.2" x 3.2"
Display Type 10-level gray scale LCD, backlit 256 color CSTN, backlit
Resolution (pixels) 320 x 320 320 x 320
Waterproof Standard IPX7, submerged to 1 meter for 30 minutes IPX7, submerged to 1 meter for 30 minutes
External Antenna Support yes, included with 30' cable yes, included with 30' cable
Tide Prediction N/A N/A
Interface NMEA 0180, 0182, 0183; RTCM 104 DGPS NMEA 0180, 0182, 0183; RTCM 104 DGPS
Size 4.9 x 6.3 x 2.8 inches (12.25 x 15.75 x 7.1 cm) 4.9 x 6.3 x 2.8 inches (12.25 x 15.75 x 7.1 cm)
Weight 1 lb 6 oz. (763 g) 1 lb 6 oz. (763 g)

Click to download a complete GPSMap 172/178 specifications sheet (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

 

Ordering Information:
0036200 Garmin GPSMap 172 GPS/chart plotter with external antenna $399.95
0032700 Garmin GPSMap 172C GPS/chart plotter with external antenna $599.95
0000200 30 ft. low-loss antenna extension cable with connectors
for GA 28/29 antennas
$79.95
1060500 Marine Data Management Kit
includes Mapsource Marine Trip and Waypoint Manager CD, USB data card programmer, 16 MB data card for transferring software updates, archiving data from your GPS, planning routes on your computer, and transferring waypoints to your GPS.
$59.95
1052100 Power/data cable (bare wires) $22.95
1020800 Cigarette lighter adapter $28.95
1027600 110 V A/C adapter with PC adapter $59.95
1052200 Swivel mount $28.95
4300022 Mounting bracket knob $4.95
1033702 Flush mounting kit $24.95
1053000 Protective cover $13.95

Other accessories and replacement parts are available; call or e-mail for details. 

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