Owner’s Notes for
Ardent
March 26
th
, 2021
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Triton Instrument Displays
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Fully customizable instrument displays located at each helm.
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Typical screens give wind information, depth, speed, GPS, trip data, route
info, etc.
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See the “Quick Start” guide for more information on available screens
and operation.
B&G Autopilot System
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Autopilot control panel located at
Port Helm
station.
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Simple operation panel for operating the autopilot system.
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To engage the auto pilot push “auto” at the bottom. To disengage push “standby”.
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NOTE: Exercise care and monitor the autopilot when using in substantial
following seas. All autopilots have difficulty in these conditions.
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The autopilot can also be controlled on the MFDs on the appropriate screens.
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Remember, one cannot steer the boat with the autopilot on. One must push the
standby button to re-gain control of the boat. I have gotten flustered one time
and had a minor impact. Remember, if you cannot re-gain control; stop the engine or put in
reverse immediately.
From personal experience.
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An auto pilot isn’t a relief skipper. One needs to maintain a watch at all times! One can
become distracted when making a quick trip below and a lot can happen.
RS-35 VHF Radio Set, Foghorn/Hailer
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A networked Simrad RS-35 VHF radio is located
on the port side of the salon.
The VHF is “DSC Class D” and can
send/receive DSC signals.
The VHF also receives and places AIS
information on the network to be
displayed on the MFDs. There is also very
limited AIS display on VHF screen.
The VHF receives GPS information directly
from the navigation network.
If the warning “NO GPS Information” appears on the VHF screen, turn off the VHF,
make sure that the T12 or T7 MFDs are energized and have obtained a fix, then turn
the VHF back on.
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VHF Remote Handset (HS-35)
Ardent
has a remote handset for the VHF which connects
wirelessly to the RS-35 base unit.
The VHF Remote is in the electronics cabinet above the electrical panel on the starboard
side of the saloon.
When not in use, please leave VHF Remote connected to the charging cord.
The cord
labeled and located in the cabinet above the electrical panel on the starboard side of
the salon.
The VHF Remote is
not
a second, independent radio but rather a “controller” for the
base unit.
