Front-of-Boat Offset

The front-of-boat offset compensates for the physical location of the radar scanner on a boat, if the radar scanner does not align with the bow-stern axis.

Measuring the Potential Front-of-Boat Offset

The front-of-boat offset compensates for the physical location of the radar scanner on a boat, if the radar scanner does not align with the bow-stern axis.

1Using a magnetic compass, take an optical bearing of a stationary target located within viewable range.

2Measure the target bearing on the radar.

3If the bearing deviation is more than +/- 1°, set the front-of- boat offset.

Setting the Front-of-Boat Offset

Before you can set the front-of-boat offset, you must measure the potential front-of-boat offset.

The front-of-boat offset setting configured for use in one radar mode is applied to every other radar mode and to the Radar overlay.

1From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select Menu > Radar Menu > Radar Setup > Front of Boat.

2Select Up or Down to adjust the offset.

Autopilot

WARNING

You can use the autopilot feature only at a station installed next to a helm, throttle, and helm control device.

You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended.

Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat.

Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open water.

Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.

The autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of your boat to maintain a constant heading (heading hold). The system also allows manual steering and several modes of automatic- steering functions and patterns.

Autopilot Screen

Actual heading

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Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward)

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Actual heading (when in standby mode)

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Intended heading (when engaged)

Rudder position indicator (This functionality is available only when

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a rudder sensor is connected.)

Engaging the Autopilot

When you engage the autopilot, the autopilot takes control of the helm and steers the boat to maintain your heading.

From any screen, select Engage.

Your intended heading shows in the center of the Autopilot screen.

Adjusting the Heading with the Helm

NOTE: You must enable the Shadow Drive™ feature before you can adjust the heading using the helm (Enabling Shadow Drive).

With the autopilot engaged, manually steer the boat. The autopilot activates Shadow Drive mode.

When you release the helm and manually maintain a specific heading for a few seconds, the autopilot resumes a heading hold at the new heading.

Adjusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in Step Steering Mode

Before you can steer your boat using the keys at the bottom of the autopilot screen, you must engage the autopilot (Engaging the Autopilot).

•Select <1° or 1°> to initiate a single 1° turn.

•Select <<10° or 10°>> to initiate a single 10° turn.

•Hold <1° or 1°> to initiate a rate-controlled turn.

The boat continues to turn until you let go of the key.

•Hold <<10° or 10°>> to initiate a sequence of 10° turns.

Adjusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in Rudder Steering Mode

Before you can steer your boat using the keys at the bottom of the autopilot screen, you must engage the autopilot (Engaging the Autopilot).

•Select or to steer the boat in a single 1° turn.

•Hold or to steer the boat in a rate-controlled turn. The boat continues to turn until you let go of the key.

Autopilot Settings

NOTE: Some settings and options are available only in power boat or sailing mode.

Before you can control the autopilot with the chartplotter or the helm control device, you must configure the autopilot using the helm control device. For more information about configuring the autopilot, see the instructions that came with the autopilot or the helm control device. There are some settings that you can configure using the chartplotter to suit your needs.

Selecting the Steering Mode

Rudder steering mode turns the boat in 1° increments when you select a key.

Step steering mode turns the boat in increments of 10°. You can customize step turn size increments (Adjusting the Step Steering Increment).

1From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Menu.

2Select Steering Mode to toggle between rudder steering mode and step steering mode.

NOTE: Rudder steering mode is for use only on power planing hull or power displacement hull boats.

Adjusting the Step Steering Increment

1From the Autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Setup > Steering Mode > Step Turn Size.

2Select an increment.

Setting the Power Saver

You can adjust the level of rudder activity.

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