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ST6000 Plus Autopilot Control Unit Owner's Handbook
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 Advance
information for the next waypoint is displayed.
Advance
While the waypoint advance alarm is sounding, Track mode is
suspended and the ST6000 Plus 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.
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
change in the opposite direction.
Note: Provided the vessel remains within 0.1 nm of track, there is no
need to steer back towards the track.
Passage making in Track mode removes the chores of compensating
for wind and tidal drift, and will aid precise navigation. However, it is
important to maintain an accurate log with regular plots.
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