Section 3 - Screen Overview and Operation
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Create Custom Launch
Create custom launch allows the operator to create a custom launch profile. The operator can adjust the set‑point of the RPM
or speed, ramp, overshoot, and overshoot duration. When the operator selects this option, the user‑selected data area will
transition to the custom profile set‑up screen.
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Press the PAGES button to move the selection tab to the desired fields that require adjustment. Use the arrow buttons to
adjust the value of the selected item.
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After the custom profile is completed, use the PAGES button to highlight
Next
or
X
.
a. Selecting
Next
, the user‑selected data area will transition to SAVE AS NEW to create a custom name for the new
launch profile. Press the enter button to accept the selection.
b. Selecting
X
, the custom profile settings will not be saved and the screen will transition to the main Smart Tow screen.
Disabling Smart Tow
To exit out of Smart Tow, DISABLE must be selected. VesselView will transfer throttle control back to the operator. When
Smart Tow is enabled, moving the throttle lever to any point below the speed target will decrease the speed of the boat, but the
top speed of the boat will not increase beyond the target speed.
Cruise Control Mode
Cruise Control
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The cruise feature allows the operator to select a set‑point and adjust the value so the vessel maintains a specific speed or
engine RPM.
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Cruise is RPM based, unless the vessel incorporated a Mercury Marine GPS into the control area network.
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If the vessel has a Mercury Marine GPS, vessel speed is the default setting.
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The operator can select either RPM set‑points or speed based set‑points. The type of cruise option selection can be
changed in the
Settings
menu.
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Open the scroller bar and highlight the cruise icon. Refer to
Scroller Bar Icons
to identify the cruise icon.
Cruise Control Data Area
Constant Data Field Change
Cruise will modify the constant data field of the screen by incorporating an RPM indicator within the RPM sweep, similar to
Smart Tow and ECO mode targets.
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When cruise mode is activated, elements of the constant data field will be modified to communicate:
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RPM set‑point.
