Disengaging Skyhook; Using Skyhook - Mercury Axius Manual

1. Maneuver the boat to the desired position.
2. Ensure that the ERC levers are in neutral.
3. Confirm that the area around the boat is clear of swimmers and obstacles.
4. Press the Skyhook button.
NOTE: A double horn beep sounds if the Skyhook mode does not engage.
When the Skyhook button is pressed on the autopilot trackpad, VesselView will display the Skyhook warning pop‑up.
After the warning pop‑up has been acknowledged, VesselView will display a Skyhook warning in the contextual area and show
the gear positions in orange.
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Disengaging Skyhook

Skyhook can be disengaged several different ways:
• Move the steering wheel.
• Press the Skyhook button on the autopilot trackpad.
• Move the joystick and return to the original neutral position.
• Move the ERC levers.
• Turn off one or more engines.
Skyhook does not automatically resume when the steering wheel, levers, or joystick are returned to their original position. The
Skyhook button must be pressed again to reengage the feature.

Using Skyhook

Skyhook system response will change with wind and current conditions. Familiarize yourself with how best to position your
vessel regarding the speed and direction of wind and current. Practice with Skyhook to determine what works best for your
vessel in various situations.
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