2.Select Chart Presentation, then select More Chart

Settings.

3.The Chart Boundary button displays the current setting. Select the button if you want to toggle to the other setting. The new setting is shown immediately and stays until you change it again.

4.When you are finished, select Return.

7.13Show/hide shade safe depths

You can show the boundary line between safe and unsafe water depths for navigation as a thick grey line on your Chart screen. The boundary line is at the Safe Depth setting. If you want to check or change this. (see "Specify your vessel statistics" page 33)

All the safe water is shown as white for easy identification on your Chart screen. You can toggle the safe depths boundary line On or Off.

If you change this setting, it's also changed on any other display units that are showing the same Chart view.

To change the shade safe depths setting:

1.Display the Chart screen and the control panel. If you can't see the

Chart Presentation button, select Settings.

2.Select Chart Presentation.

3.The Shade Safe Depths button shows the current setting. Select the button if you want to toggle to the other setting. The new setting is shown immediately and stays until you change it again.

4.When you are finished, select Return.

7.14Show/hide the Lat/Long grid overlay

This works only when the chart orientation is set to NorthUp.

You can toggle the Lat/Long grid overlay On or Off on your Chart screen. Off is the default.

If you change this setting, it's also changed on any other display units that are showing the same Chart view.

To change the Lat/Long grid setting:

1.Display the Chart screen and the control panel. If you can't the Chart Presentation button, select Settings.

2.Select Chart Presentation, then select More Chart Settings.

3.The Lat/Long Grid button shows the current setting. Select the button if you want to toggle to the other setting.

4.The new setting is shown immediately and stays until you change it again.

5.When you are finished, select Return.

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8000I specifications

The NorthStar Navigation 8000i is a sophisticated marine navigation solution designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of marine operations. Utilizing the latest technology and innovative features, the 8000i provides users with a comprehensive navigation tool that is both user-friendly and highly reliable.

At the heart of the NorthStar 8000i is its advanced GPS integration, which delivers precise positioning and navigation capabilities. The system supports multiple satellite systems, allowing for exceptional accuracy and reliability in determining a vessel's location, even in challenging conditions. The 8000i uses Differential GPS (DGPS) to further improve positional precision, making it suitable for commercial vessels and recreational boaters alike.

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To summarize, the NorthStar Navigation 8000i combines cutting-edge GPS technology with user-friendly designs and exceptional features, making it a top choice for navigators seeking reliable marine navigation solutions. With its accuracy, customizable interfaces, and robust construction, the 8000i is engineered to meet the diverse needs of modern sailors, whether for leisure or professional undertakings.
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