Is this GPS waterproof and suitable for marine use?
1655734
I doubt that it is waterproof other than being exposed to rain. I suppose you could use it for marine use but it does not have nautical maps and the memory on the older ones is probably inadequate to accept them. The 120 is a very basic unit for communication and orientation. One of the more advanced models in the 600 series would be better. I had to pay a premium for the one I purchased but have two others of the same model that I wanted to use it with and did not need to buy one of the newer more expensive units.
1655735
I haven't submerged in water but I have used it for over 6 years during heavy rain freezing rain and snow with no problems
1655736
According to the manual, page 91, the case is "fully-gasketed high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7 standards, waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes". Mine have been rained on with no problem. I have no idea how well it would handle salt-water long term.
1584827
I use mine as a backup to the larger Garmin on my boat. For boating however, I purchased the Garmin Blue Chart (North America) on micro sd card format. The waterways and shoreline depicted on the provided topo basemap lacks any reasonable or useful detail for navigation. You can add your own waypoints (i.e. fishing spots, obstacles, etc.) with either mapping system. AA batteries alkaline or rechargeable (it comes with an external charger for rechargeables).
1903574
Good morning! I am apologize to inform you that I have never used it for that is particular function. However, the GPS function is astonishing! It has been used all through the US and South America with no problem! I hope this helps!
1038356
Yes! It absolutely waterproof and floating as well.I'm very happy and secure with that device on my sea kayak.
800001
My guess is it would work. I would be very cautious about buying this product. Mine quit working after a couple months.. I could never reach customer support by telephone. I would recommend the Garmin Glo over this product. I would also plan on having some form of back up navigation if you are going to sea with it. I fly and have found out you can never count on these portable gps units. Sometimes they work but often they do not.
1831015
Love the camera. Don't know as I never tried the GPS underwater. But my experience with GPS is the signal is weak and I would tend to believe a shallow depth of water would block signal. With that said got try it and let me know.
1181974
According to Garmin manual it can be used in salt water, but the depth range drops to 600ft range. The range is salinity dependent. Hope this helps.
1643821
It is fairly heavy due to the 3 large batteries (D), but there are a couple holes in the base for mounting on screw heads. I don't believe the unit is waterproof however.
896339
Technically....yes. But it's maps aren't great and other features are very geocache oriented. Also....it's a old model. If you're looking for a new multi purpose GPS...I don't recommend it. There are many more new more powerful and useful models out there. Also....if you mean for use in a car.....no. It would be very poor at that.
1069170
No. Not waterproof. Get incipio atlas. Best case ive ever had. Have used it on waterslides. Pool swiiming. Beach.
1185097
Sorry for the late response. I don't think Garmin have any GPS with video input (I might be wrong, but you can check this out). As long as any display devices that have video input (RCA, VGA, DVI, etc). Then you are good to go. This camera is very good so far I gave had no problem with it even in wet situation.
975442
We don't think it's waterproof, but it might be water resistant. We've never had it around water as we use it to carry geocache supplies in it and it stays in the car most of the time. I bought this as a gift for my husband and he loves it. He says he would definitely recommend it depending on what you are using it for. It can get heavy depending on what you have in it.
435193
I would not be surprised if it is. I use it to monitor the timing marks on my yamaha vx 1100 waverunner engine. It has excellent resolution. I never submerged it , but according to its design it may be waterproof.
299235
I have used DeLorme Street Atlas before to mark where I dropped my crab pots and such and it worked great for that before I got a plotter for the boat. I suspect it would work, but for serious navigation I would highly recommend something with nautical charts, including depths, navigation markers, Etc. If you get stuck in the fog or nasty weather while boating you want something better than a street map.
932507
is not waterproof but can be used for marine use. I would recommend rescue tape to cover connection
800000
I'm not familar with apps for Marine navigation. I can only say that it works very well with foreflight, an aviation app. So I would say that if the app supports that particular GPS through bluetooth, it should work fine.
1388472
I don't think it's waterproof, I return mine after I tested on the range, the quality was not what I expect.