Garmin GPSMAP 168 Sounder 4.2-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with Sounder

by Garmin

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 3 x 6 x 6 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005B8MI
• Item model number: 100019900
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #394,426 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The GPSMAP 168 Sounder is a combination GPS receiver and chart plotter with a boatload of features. The unit boasts a differential-ready, 12-parallel-channel GPS receiver, tide prediction tables, and a GA 29 low-profile remote marine antenna (with a 30-foot cable). The chart plotter includes a 150-watt depthfinder so catching fish is a breeze.

Distinguishing fish returns is made easier by the prominent four-level gray FSTN LCD display, measuring 5 by 6 inches with 240 x 240 pixel capacity, and Garmin's exclusive See-Thru technology. The display is populated with useful features: auto bottom tracking, auto ranging, 2x and 4x zoom levels, split screen feature, and three-level fish ID.

The GPSMAP 168 Sounder features a built-in worldwide basemap and 2.5 MB memory that can accept uploaded map data from Garmin's MapSource line of CD-ROMs, including Fishing Hot Spots.

The GPSMAP 168 Sounder package includes a power/data cable, surface/flush mount bracket with knobs, transom mount transducer, user's manual, and quick reference guide. It is backed with a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

Product Description

GARMIN 010-00199-00 GPSMAP 168 SOUNDER

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great unit if you need a GPS and finder combo, December 1, 2001

By 

Alan Barrow - See all my reviews

This review is from: Garmin GPSMAP 168 Sounder 4.2-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter with Sounder (Electronics)

The Garmin 168 offers quite a bit for the marine user. It is a very good multipurpose unit. It is my primary GPS and sees critical saltwater use for backcountry in the Florida keys.

The depth finder seems to work well, and though I do not use it for fishfinding that often, sensitivity seems great.

Overall, the ergonomics and packaging are typical Garmin Excellent! It survives SW use with no problems, and has a very clear and readable display.

Some features I really like:

- You can configure the screen to show only the info you desire and in the size that you prefer.

- The Mapsource capability to load topo's, marine charts, etc

When not on the water I use the unit in the car. Even without an external antenna it works well, and the built in maps are useful. Once you add in the optional maps it is even better!

One neat thing about Garmin. The firmware updates are free and easy to use. I updated the firmware on mine, and found that that had added the WAIS mode, which improves the accuracy to about 12 feet. Amazing!