Features - Mercury VesselView Link Operation Manual

Section 3 - Autopilot Features and Operation
The Smart Tow screen allows you to select, set, and modify settings in the Smart Tow features. The launch graph dot is
animated when Smart Tow is active and performing a launch sequence. The dot will move along the launch path showing what
part of the launch sequence the system is performing.
Smart Tow is based on the engine RPM unless the vessel has a GPS installed and connected to the control area network.
When the vessel contains a GPS, you can select either speed targets or engine RPM targets for Smart Tow control options.
You can also create custom launch profiles.

Features

Smart Tow utilizes the user‑selected data area and the footer section to allow you to adjust the settings. Touch or swipe to
move through the selection box fields. The footer section allows you to enable or disable Smart Tow, save, or exit. The items
located in the data area footer require the selection to be touched or use the rotary knob to highlight and select.
Smart Tow offers five factory preset launch profiles, or the operator can create new custom launch profiles. Custom profiles are
helpful when there are people onboard with varying levels of experience with watersports equipment. The operator can create
more aggressive launches for experienced skiers, as well as milder launches for children or inflatables towing.
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There are five selection fields within a profile. Use the rotary knob or touch to change the profile selections.
• RPM and speed. The operator can adjust the RPM or speed by selecting the data screen area.
• Ramp is the time that the boat will take to get to the set point.
• Overshoot is the percentage over the set point the boat will achieve.
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