Nearest Port:
The position and services information for the nearest port to
your present position will be displayed. Press the EXIT key to remove the
information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be centered over the port
position. The Cursor Information Boxes will indicate the distance and bearing
to the port from your present position.
Nearest Tide Station:
Tide information for the nearest tide station to your
present position will be displayed. This includes the position of the station
and the times of the high and low tides for today’s date. A tide graph is also
displayed showing the rise and fall of the tides for the 24 hour time period
encompassing the date. You can change the date to look at tide information
before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key
respectively. Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the
Bullseye Cursor will be centered over the tide station position. The cursor
information boxes will indicate the distance and bearing to the tide station
from your present position.
Nearest Current Station:
Current information for the nearest current station to
your present position will be displayed. This includes the position of the station and
the current changes for today. Two graphs are also presented that show the time,
direction and flow speed of the current changes for the 24 hour time period of
today’s date. You can change the date to look at current information before or after
the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key respectively. Press the
EXIT key to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be centered
over the current station position. The Cursor Information Boxes will indicate the
distance and bearing to the current station from your present position.
Navigation
Use the 900 Series™ to establish waypoints at areas of interest and to
navigate to those waypoints via a saveable route (representing the shortest
intended distance between waypoints). You can also view and save tracks,
which represent the actual path of the boat.
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