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making our desired course over the water. Engage the autopilot to reduce
the tedium of holding a heading and now you have a wealth of information
and can focus your attention on what’s floating in the water, what’s coming
at you from the sides or behind and periodic glances at the engine display.
Doing that in a pattern allows you plenty of time to enjoy the scenery,
monitor the radio, assess the weather and tide forecast and still have time to
be thankful for having a great time out on the water.
Depth and Speed Sensors
Osprey
is equipped with a SIMRAD IS42
networked multi-function instrument located
on the “eyebrow panel” above the forward
wind shields, which calculates speed, wind,
trip distance and time, average speed, set
and drift. The unit includes a digital sounder
module which provides digital depth sensing
and fish finding / sea floor structure sensing.
This instrument has many useful functions,
so it is worth studying the operator manual
(located under the port seat on the pilot
house). We find it helpful to set the display to
show depth and speed (speed/depth page).
GPS Sensors
The primary GPS antenna is mounted on the starboard side of the pilothouse
just above the helm. It maintains excellent reception of the satellite signals.
Radar
The radar is an 18” closed scanner analog system. Radar’s primary use is
to sense objects and land masses that are within a 5-10 mile radius of the
vessel. When used properly, it provides a useful tool in monitoring the
performance of the navigation and AIS systems by providing independent
‘painted’ images of other vessels, navigation aids and land masses that
should be depicted already. In reduced visibility conditions, it is another
tool to help the captain maintain situational awareness. Consult the manual
for proper operation and settings. We encourage you to practice using the
radar during fair weather conditions so that it is familiar and will be less
daunting when conditions become more challenging.
Simrad IS42 display
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