The GPSMAP 276C is an all-in-one, versatile, color chartplotter and automobile navigator — perfect for land or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT display that's easy to read in bright sun along with a built-in basemap and auto routing to provide you with turn-by-turn directions to the marina for a day of boating.

On water, the GPSMAP 276C is a dependable, color chartplotter with a built-in Autoroute basemap enhanced by Garmin's marine cartography. It accepts pre-programmed or user programmed data cards with MapSource® BlueChart® for offshore detail or Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots® for detail of inland lakes.

In addition, the GPSMAP 276C supports external NMEA sources for water depth, water temperature, and water speed through two serial interfaces. The unit also features a new Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) — an advanced navigation tool commonly found on aircraft, but equally practical in the marine environment. The CDI quickly indicates if a boat has veered off course.

On land, the GPSMAP 276C’s Americas or European Autoroute basemap features interstates and major highways. With an optional automotive kit that includes MapSource City Select® software, data card, friction mount, and 12-volt power adapter with speaker, drivers can receive voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to addresses and points of interest throughout the United States and Canada or Europe.

For map transfer or software updates, the GPSMAP 276C features a fast USB-PC interface. The unit is also powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, or a standard 110-volt AC plug.

Suggested Retail Price:
$746.65 U.S.D. (for domestic US market only)

Expected Availability (Americas Version):
April 2004

Expected Availability (Atlantic Version):
2nd Quarter 2004

• 3.8-inch diagonal, 480 x 320 pixel, 256-color TFT screen with adjustable LED backlight
• Unit dimensions: 5.7"W x 3.2"H x 1.9"D
• Adjustable marine mounting bracket
• Stores up to 3,000 user waypoints, 50 reversible routes (300 waypoints per route)
• 10,000 point automatic track log; 15 saved tracks
• Rechargeable lithium battery offering 5-15 hours of use (depending on backlight settings)
• WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver
• Adjustable quad helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability
• Built-in basemap with automatic routing and turn-by-turn directions
• Accepts standard Garmin data cards and pre-programmed data cards
• Provides separate serial and USB interfaces
• 2 NMEA serial ports
• Offers BlueChart night mode for easier viewing at nighttime
• Large numbers option for easy viewing
• Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, User, and more
• Provides a course deviation indicator when navigating
• Project your position on the map with the configurable complex heading line
• Built-in tide tables and celestial tables for sun and moon calculations
• Alarms: anchor drag, arrival, off-course, proximity waypoint, and clock
• Water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for 30 minutes)