Re: [Paddlewise] FW: GPS Advice

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_interlog.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 12:20:25 -0400
Chuck Holst wrote:

> The 12 and 12XL are supposed to be waterproof, capable of withstanding
> one meter of submersion for 1/2 hour, but after I immersion-tested my
> first one, I found some leakage in the battery compartment.

FWIW, the Garmin waterproof guarantee only applies to the electronics.The battery compartment is not
waterproof - the batteries are considered
expendable, I suppose.

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