Section 2 - On the Water
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For quad‑engine applications, this must be at least one port and one starboard engine (i.e., both outers, both inners,
port inner and starboard outer, or port outer and starboard inner). Skyhook will not operate with only the two
starboard or the two port engines running.
3. Ensure that the ERC levers are in neutral.
4. Confirm that the area around the boat is clear of swimmers and obstacles.
5. Press the Skyhook button.
NOTE: A double horn beep sounds if the Skyhook mode does not engage.
When the Skyhook button is pressed on the autopilot trackpad, VesselView will display the Skyhook warning pop‑up.
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After the warning pop‑up has been acknowledged, VesselView will display a Skyhook warning and show the gear positions in
orange.
a -
Skyhook warning
b -
Gear position
Disengaging Skyhook
Skyhook can be disengaged several different ways:
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Move the steering wheel.
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Press the Skyhook button on the autopilot trackpad.
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Move the joystick and return to the original neutral position.
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Move the ERC levers.
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Turn off one or more engines.
Skyhook does not automatically resume when the steering wheel, levers, or joystick are returned to their original position. The
Skyhook button must be pressed again to reengage the feature.
Using Skyhook
IMPORTANT: For triple‑engine and quad‑engine applications, Skyhook can operate with as few as two operating engines (refer
to
Engaging Skyhook
). Never attempt to start a nonoperating engine with Skyhook already engaged.
Skyhook system response will change with wind and current conditions. Familiarize yourself with how best to position your
vessel regarding the speed and direction of wind and current. Practice with Skyhook to determine what works best for your
vessel in various situations.
a
b
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