2. CHART PLOTTER
2.5
The Boat Icon
2.5.1
Description
The boat icon (red) marks current position and moves
according to your vessel's movement. The following in-
formation also appears with the boat icon.
• Heading line: a straight line that runs from your posi-
tion and shows the current heading.
• COG vector: a vector line that runs from the boat icon
and points in the direction in which your ship is now
moving.
• Turn direction indicator: points in the direction your
vessel is turning, starboard or port. In the figure to the
right, the starboard turn indicator is shown.
2.5.2
How to show or hide the COG vector, heading line
Tap the boat icon to show the pop-up menu.
Set [COG] or [HDG] to [ON] or [OFF] as required.
The turn direction indicator is also turned on or off
with [COG].
Note 1: The color of the COG vector (including the
turn direction indicator) can be changed. Go to the
home screen, then select [Settings]→[Ship &
Track]→[COG Vector Color].
Note 2: The thickness of the heading line can be
changed. Go to the home screen, then select [ Set-
tings]→[Ship & Track]→[Heading Line Thickness].
Set the thickness with the software keyboard or
slider bar. [1] is thinnest; [5] is thickest.
2-4
Heading line
Turn direction
indicator
COG vector