Follow an Offset Distance from a Contour
You can set Contour Offset to maintain a set distance from a contour line. Contour Offset is a distance setting only, and does not
measure water depth. Input the Contour Offset based on your knowledge of the water depth in your current area.
If you have an AutoChart ZeroLine Map Card, and want to navigate along a bank or shoreline, use Contour Offset to maintain a safe
distance from the shoreline.
WARNING! Contour Offset does NOT account for changes in water depth. It is important to be aware of depth variations in your
current location and selected navigation route, and adjust the Contour Offset as needed.
1. Use the Cursor Control key to select a position on a contour line.
2. Press the GO TO key.
3. Select Follow the Contour. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
4. Select Contour Offset.
5. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to set a distance from the contour line.
To remove the offset, set Contour Offset to 0 (zero).
6. Select a navigation direction from the submenu. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
The navigation direction is previewed in orange or blue on the Chart View.
CAUTION! Be prepared for boat movement as the prop will automatically be enabled and the prop speed will automatically adjust
to move the boat to the contour. If the boat does not move, confirm the prop is turned on in the menu system (see
Propeller Controls).
Follow Bottom Hardness or Vegetation
If you have saved Bottom Layer data (with AutoChart Live) on your control head or installed an AutoChart ZeroLine map card, you
can navigate the selected Bottom Hardness. or Vegetation Layer. The selected starting point must be within 1/4 mile of the selected
bottom layer.
Display Bottom Hardness or Vegetation
Use the following instructions to display the AutoChart Live bottom layer and type.
1. Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
2. Select AutoChart Live. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
3. Select AutoChart Live. Select Visible.
4. Select Bottom Layer. Select Visible.
5. Select Bottom Type.
6. Select Bottom Hardness or Vegetation.
Hide Layers
Use the following instructions to hide AutoChart Live Data and Bottom Layer data. You might need to hide these layers to select a
contour.
1. Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.
2. Select AutoChart Live. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
3. Select AutoChart Live. Select Hidden.
4. Select Bottom Layer. Select Hidden.