Last revised: April 2019
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Autopilot
Highlights
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It is a wheel pilot, so engage (or disengage)
the “clutch” handle
on the wheel.
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Press the Auto button to hold your current course.
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Adjust course by pr1, +10, -1, -10 (degrees) buttons.
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Press the Standby button and disengage clutch to stop the autopilot.
Details
The wheel autopilot motor is attached to the wheel. At the back and right of the motor
is a lever for engaging or disengaging the motor (it’s a clutch).
This is the latest
Raymarine Evolution Autopilot system, which holds course very well. As with all
autopilots, if seas are rough, you should steer by hand.
The 70 series control instrument is mounted on the right side of the binnacle. After
engaging the clutch, press the Auto button and the autopilot will maintain your current
heading. You can adjust the course by pressing the +1 or -1 (degrees) buttons or the +10
or -10 (degrees) buttons. To stop the autopilot, press the Standby button and disengage
the clutch. We leave this instrument displaying the magnetic course, the true wind
speed, and the speed over ground (SOG). There are other views, but please do not make
adjustments unless you are sure you can return the settings back for the next guest!
Please note that autopilot messages also appear on the chart plotter (everything
communicates). Also, the wheel hub tightens and loosens as a brake. Make sure the hub
is slightly loose before engaging the autopilot.
Chartplotter
Highlights
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Raymarine a75 touchscreen color chart plotter displays chart, radar, AIS and
other relevant navigation data.
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The AIS transceiver (new 2019) allows you to see other boats and detailed
information and be seen by others
if they are equipped with AIS
. Ships, ferries,
and most commercial boats are required to have AIS.
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Touch top of the screen to see the menus.
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Press Home anytime to return to the main screen
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On the main screen, press the page icon you want to display (chart, radar,
chart and radar etc.)
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Before you arrive, install the free Raymarine RayControl app on your iPad or
Android tablet and you can connect to the chart plotter via wifi and view and
control the plotter from anywhere on the boat. Wifi is
CoolRunnings
and
password is
connecting
. (Note: wifi is internal and does not connect to the
Internet.)
