Regal 26 FASDECK Owner's Manual page 161

Vessel Operation
DOCKING WITH FLY BY WIRE JOYSTICK
NOTICE
If installed the joystick with a little practice makes you
USE THE JOYSTICK ONLY IN DOCKING
look like a pro while docking your vessel in wind, current,
and tight mooring situations. SITUATIONS. USE THE STEERING WHEEL
Read your engine manual to become familiar with the
AND CONTROLS IN ALL OTHER
joystick and remote control components. It is a good idea
APPLICATIONS.
to practice your beginning docking techniques in an open
area. Remember practice makes perfect!
Helpful hints using the joystick;
1. For better control hold the joystick knob lightly
almost like you would a delicate object. Push the joystick
to the port or starboard, forward or a and the rig
instantaneously follows the ne nger movements on
the joystick knob. Twist the knob and the boat spins on
its own axis.
2. ere are 2 buttons on the joystick. Use the gentler le
one for most docking (Max. RPM's 1200). e right boost
button is most useful in high wind/current situations
(Max. RPM's 2000). is mode shows a marked increase
in joysitick power.
3. Remember that engine must be in neutral before
activating the joystick buttons or it will not work.
4.To disengage the joystick press the le joystick button
again or engage one of the engine controls into gear.
5. e joystick brain responds to the turns not the position
of the wheel. So whatever position you have the wheel
facing when you disengage the stern drive joystick that is
your new straight ahead position. Most seasoned skippers
would position the wheel straight before disengaging
the system.
6. You do not have to worry about disengaging the
joystick and shi ing the control into the drive mode at
too high an rpm as the EVC system prevents any shi ing
above 750 rpm's.
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