Enables heading hold (set and maintain the
current heading).
When the trolling motor is in heading hold, an
autopilot bar appears in the trolling motor bar.
Opens the trolling motor settings.
Trolling Motor Settings
From the trolling motor bar, select
.
Calibrate
: Calibrates the trolling motor compass
Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass
and sets the trolling motor bow offset (
).
Anchor Gain
: Sets the response of the trolling motor
when in anchor lock mode. If you need the trolling
motor to be more responsive and move quicker,
increase the value. If the motor is moving too much,
decrease the value.
Navigation Gain
: Sets the response of the trolling motor
when navigating. If you need the trolling motor to be
more responsive and move quicker, increase the value.
If the motor is moving too much, decrease the value.
Heading Hold Mode
: Sets the heading hold mode. The
Vessel Align option attempts to keep the boat pointing
in the same direction regardless of drift. The Go
To option attempts to navigate a straight line in the
requested direction.
Arrival Mode
: Sets the behavior of the trolling motor when
you reach the end of a route. With the Anchor Lock
setting, the trolling motor holds the position using the
anchor lock feature when the boat reaches the end of
the route. With the Manual setting, the propeller turns
off when the boat reaches the end of the route.
CAUTION
You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat.
When using the Manual setting for the Arrival Mode
option, you must be ready to take control of the boat.
Auto Power On
: Turns on the trolling motor when you
apply power to the system.
Prop. Stow Side
: Sets which side of the trolling motor
the propellor rotates to when stowing the trolling motor.
This is helpful when you store other items near the
stowed propellor.
Shortcut Keys
: Enables the shortcut keys on the trolling
motor remote control to work with this particular
chartplotter. The keys work with only one chartplotter
at a time.
Restore Defaults
: Resets the trolling motor settings to the
factory default values.
Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote
Control Shortcut Keys
You can quickly open commonly used screens by
assigning a shortcut key on the trolling motor remote
control. You can create a shortcut to screens, such as
sonar screens and charts.
NOTE:
If you have more than one chartplotter on the
network, you can assign shortcut keys to one chartplotter
only.
1
Open a screen.
2
Hold a shortcut key.
TIP:
The shortcut is also saved to the Pinned category
with the shortcut key number.
Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass
You must calibrate the compass in the trolling motor
before you can use the autopilot features.
1
Drive the boat to an open area of calm water.
2
From the trolling motor bar, select
>
Calibrate
>
Compass Cal.
.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting the Bow Offset
Based on the installation angle, the trolling motor may not
align with the center line of your boat. For the best results,
you should set the bow offset.
1
Adjust the angle of the trolling motor
so it aligns
with the center line of your boat
, pointing straight
forward.
2
From the trolling motor bar, select
>
Calibrate
>
Bow Offset
.
Digital Selective Calling
Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio
Functionality
If you have a NMEA 0183 VHF radio or a NMEA 2000
VHF radio connected to your chartplotter, these features
are enabled.
• The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your
radio. If your radio is capable, GPS position information
is transmitted with DSC calls.
• The chartplotter can receive digital selective calling
(DSC) distress and position information from the radio.
• The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels
sending position reports.
If you have a Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF radio connected to
your chartplotter, these features are also enabled.
Digital Selective Calling
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