NW Explorations
HELE MAI OPERATING MANUAL
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4H6: Electronics: Plotters/Electronic Charting Systems
The boat is equipped with Raymarine plotting software which runs on any of the
Raymarine displays at either helm; the software includes charts and even photo
images where available. It will always make your location easily identifiable.
THE ELECTRONIC CHARTING SYSTEM IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR CAREFUL
STUDY OF TRADITIONAL PAPER CHARTS. You are required by maritime law to
use your paper charts for navigation information, especially since electronic
chart technology does not always permit full cartographic details to show. The
Electronic charts are for convenience only!
When turning on the Raymarine displays, turn on the one in front of the helm
wheel first and turn on the radar scanner there; unless this is done, the others
will not function.
4H7: Electronics: Raymarine Radar
The boat is equipped with a radar set that allows display of a radar image on the
Raymarine screens at both helms, the same ones that show navigation information.
These are used, combined with the electronic chart unit, for operation in restricted
visibility, with the radar primarily serving as a device for collision avoidance while
the chart unit provides position.
When you turn on the Raymarine unit, it will display a data screen. Press the power
button again to display the radar information.
Proper and safe use of a ship’s radar requires lots of practice and careful study. While you are using the boat, you can
have the radar on as much as you like to get used to the way it displays images, but for detailed operating instructions we
refer you to the radar’s own complete manual.
4H8: Electronics: Rudder Indicator
Hele Mai is equipped with a Raymarine rudder indicator at each helm. It is turned on when the autopilot power is on.
Operation is entirely automatic. (In the illustration by paragraph 4H2 above, the indicator is off; when it is on, the arrow
points at its scale.)
Raymarine radar display. Boat was in
Bellingham, and photo imaging of
the harbor was also available.
A remote control for the CD
player in the pilothouse
AM-FM Stereo receiver-CD Player-DVD Player-TV.
The remote-controlled CD player.
4H9: Electronics: TV/DVD/
Stereo/CD/Satellite Receiver
In the salon across from the settee is
a TV and a stereo receiver with AM/
FM, and a CD/DVD player. This is like
a home system.
TV Inputs are:
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AV5 = Satellite TV
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AV6 = DVD Player
Audio Inputs are:
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Audio 1 = iPod Dock (then use dock
remote)
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Tuner = AM/FM Radio
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“Zone 2” is the Cockpit Speakers
Another complete entertainment
system is in the master stateroom (not
shown).
A CD player is in the pilothouse that has remote controls in the pilothouse and on the flybridge.
4H10: Electronics: VHF Radios
There is an Icom VHF radio at the lower helm station; another is on
the flybridge. The radios are designed for easy access to Channel
16 which is the hailing and emergency channel in the Northwest.
In addition, they use Digital Selective Calling for emergency
communications. Detailed instructions are in the manuals.
A portable VHF radio is on the starboard side shelf for use in an
emergency.
4H11: Electronics: Video Systems
The Raymarine display also can show two video cameras’ images. Press and hold “Page”, then select “Custom”, then
select camera icon. (Video 1 is the engine room, Video 2 is a rear view from the cockpit, Video 4 looks aft from the mast.)
4H12: Electronics: Wind Speed & Direction
Hele Mai is equipped with Raymarine wind speed and direction indicators. If turned“On” (with the breaker in the DC
panel) operation is entirely automatic. (Photo Above)
VHF Radio
