GPSMAP 478c
Go from box to boat to dash with the portable and
versatile GPSMAP 478. This combination color
chartplotter and land navigator comes preloaded with
U.S. marine charts utilizing elements of the latest
BlueChart g2 technology, in addition to detailed
street-level mapping. Optional weather and sonar
capabilities combined with the ability to
conveniently add plug-in data cards, let you easily
add more maps and features making this one
incredible GPS navigator for land and sea.
Preloaded and Portable
From curbside to dockside, the GPSMAP 478 has you
covered no downloads or computer required. Its
built-in marine charts utilize the latest BlueChart
g2 technology and feature coverage for all U.S.
coastal areas, including Alaska and Hawaii. Our g2
mapping technology offers a smoother, more fluid
presentation on your screen.
For road trips, the 478 along with its freshwater
counterpart, the GPSMAP 378, come preloaded with
City Navigator NT detailed street maps for North
America and include automatic routing with voice
guidance along with an industry-leading database
with more than six million points of interest
including hotels, restaurants, gas stations,
marinas, attractions and more. An included marine
mount and automotive kit make it a snap to transfer
the unit from boat to car.
Up-to-date Weather
See real-time weather displayed on the 478s
high-resolution 256-color sunlight-readable TFT
display with the purchase of the GXM 30 antenna
(sold separately) and subscription to XM WX
Satellite Weather. View vital weather data, such as
NEXRAD radar, storm cells, wind speeds, surface
temperatures, forecasts and more than a dozen other
weather attributes directly on the units display so
you can spend more time enjoying the water and less
time worrying about the weather.
With the GXM 30 antenna, you also have the option of
receiving XM Satellite Radios 150 plus channels of
commercial-free music, sports, news, talk and
entertainment programming. Weather and audio options
travel with your plotter, whether youre navigating
on land or sea.
Sonar Capability
If fishings your game, pair the 478 with the GSD 21
remote sounder module to add sonar capability. The
GSD 21 is Garmins "black box" sounder, which offers
4,000 watts of power peak-to-peak (500 watts RMS) in
a dual-frequency transducer (purchased separately).
Plug-and-play Additional Mapping
Optional software available on plug-in Garmin data
cards, lets you instantly add new maps to your
GPSMAP 478 without connecting to your computer.
Easily customize map data for your adventures on
land or sea with our optional MapSource
cartography. Plug-in the latest BlueChart g2 data
cards to add "real picture" aerial photo reference,
detailed coastal roads and points of interest. For
inland coverage, try our preprogrammed U.S. Inland
Lake data cards. See the MapSource Compatibility
table (top right) for a list of software that Garmin
recommends with this product.
The GPSMAP 478: Loaded and ready for action, right
out of the box
GPSMAP 478 Features:
- Receiver: WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel
GPS receiver
- Display: 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
- Waypoints: Stores 3,000 waypoints and 50
reversible routes
- Tracks: 10,000 point automatic track log
saves up to 15 tracks
- Battery life: Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery offers 4 to 15 hours of use (4 hours
with GXM 30 and 15 without GXM 30)
- Water resistant up to IEC 60529 IPX7
standards (submersible in one meter of water for
30 minutes)
- Preloaded with U.S. marine detail charts
utilizing g2 technology
- Built-in street navigation with voice
prompts, using included cable and speaker
- Accepts the latest (optional) BlueChart g2
data cards
- Add optional GSD 21 for full-feature sonar
capability
- Add optional GXM 30 antenna for XM WX
Satellite Weather
- Provides tides and built-in celestial
information
- NMEA 0183 input and output
- Removable quad helix antenna
- Single knob tilt/swivel mount
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Package Includes:
- GPSMAP 478
- Preloaded with U.S. marine detail maps (g2
technology)
- Preloaded City Navigator NT North America
(full coverage)
- Trip & Waypoint Manager
- USB/PC interface cable
- Power/data cable
- Marine mount
- Automotive mount
- Universal friction mount
- 12-volt adapter cable with speaker
- AC charger
- Protective cover
- Owner's manual
- Quick reference guide
