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from the navigation equipment, and displays the XTE in nautical miles (
nm
),
statute miles (
SM
) or kilometres (
km
).
If the cross track error is greater than 0.3 nm, the SmartPilot will sound the
Large Cross Track Error warning and show whether you are to the port (
Pt
) or
starboard (
Stb
) of the planned track.
Tidal stream compensation
Under most conditions, the SmartPilot will hold the selected track to within
±0.05 nm (300 ft) or better. It takes account of the boat’s speed when
computing course changes to ensure optimum performance.
How do I dodge an obstacle in Track mode?
In Track mode you still have full control from the keypad. You can make a
dodge maneuver by using the
rotary control
to select the desired course
change.
After you have avoided the hazard, you can cancel the dodge course change
by making an equal course change in the opposite direction.
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Waypoint 2
Waypoint 1
Boat's speed over ground
Tidal component
Boat's speed through water
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