Rhodan Marine Systems • 8297 Blaikie Court • Sarasota, Florida 34240 • Phone 941-706-4578 • Fax 941-706-4579
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APPENDIX A:
GENERAL INFORMATION
The HD GPS Anchor has been optimized for use on 16 to 24 foot sport
fishing boats, such as a typical bass or flats boat. Generally speaking it
can hold position in currents of 2+ knots or wind speeds up to about 30 knots,
assuming wave action is not too great.
Boats larger than 24 feet, or those with larger draft or windage may require
higher amounts of thrust to maintain position under adverse conditions such as
high wind or current. Under fair weather conditions the system can generally
be expected to perform reasonably well on larger boats.
Installation on boats smaller than 16 feet, or those of lighter weight, may result
in overly aggressive movements. In extreme cases this could lead to injury or
even death. Please contact Rhodan Marine Systems for additional information
regarding use of these systems on small vessels.
It is recommended that a trained technician install the GPS Anchor. Con-
tact Rhodan Marine Systems for a list of approved installers. Improper
installation can lead to poor performance, injury or even death. It is the respon-
sibility of the installer to verify proper installation.
DO NOT connect the HD GPS to a power source until installa-
tion is completed.
The HD GPS utilizes sensors which will likely be affected by
nearby magnetic fields. DO NOT install unit with or near anything that
produces a magnetic field (steel, magnets, etc.)
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
PROPELLER INSTALLATION
ALIGNMENT CALIBRATION
COMPASS CALIBRATION (OPTIONAL)
APPENDIX B:
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
