Dodges – Raymarine autopilot control unit User Manual

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To accept the new target waypoint, press

track.

Skipping a Waypoint – SeaTalk Navigators Only

If you wish to advance to the next waypoint before you have arrived at
the target waypoint, press

track for 1 second. The Waypoint

information for the next waypoint is displayed.

Advance

While the waypoint advance alarm is sounding, Track mode is
suspended and the autopilot maintains the current boat heading.

1.

Check that it is safe to turn onto the new track.

2.

Press the

track key. This will cancel the waypoint arrival alarm

and turn the boat towards the next waypoint.

Note: Unless the Waypoint Advance is accepted in the above manner,
the alarm will continue to sound and the current heading will be
maintained.

Dodges

Full control is still available from the keypad when the autopilot is in
Track mode.

Initiating a Dodge Manoeuvre

In track mode, dodge manoeuvres are accomplished by simply
selecting the desired course change using the course change keys
(

-1, +1, -10 or +10).

Cancelling a Dodge Manoeuvre

Once the hazard has been avoided, the course change selected for the
dodge manoeuvre should be cancelled by selecting an equal course

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