U-turn pattern, Man overboard pattern – Garmin Ghc 10 User Manual
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Powerboat Autopilot Operation
GHC 10 Owner’s Manual
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U-Turn Pattern
The u-turn pattern turns the boat around 180° and maintains the new
heading. There are no settings to adjust for the u-turn pattern.
Following the U-Turn Pattern
1. From the heading screen, select Menu > Pattern Steering > U-Turn.
2. Select engage.
3. Select an option:
• Select
to begin a starboard turn.
• Select
to begin a port turn.
The autopilot follows the u-turn pattern, and the heading screen shows
the direction of the turn ➀.
➀
When the u-turn is completed, the autopilot maintains the new heading.
TIP: To quickly resume a pattern after you make a heading adjustment with
the helm or the soft keys (
), select the center soft key twice.
Man Overboard Pattern
The man overboard pattern turns the boat around with the intent of running
alongside the location where the man overboard pattern was initiated. There
are no settings to adjust for the man overboard pattern.
Following the Man Overboard Pattern
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WarnIng
The man overboard pattern is not determined by GPS and is affected by
wind, current, and speed. Be ready to adjust the throttle and take the helm to
avoid harm to a person in the water.
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CaUTIOn
The boat must be below planing speed when using this pattern.
1. From the Heading screen, select Menu > Pattern Steering > Man
overboard.
2. Select engage.
3. Select an option:
• Select
to begin a starboard turn.
• Select
to begin a port turn.