How To Get The Nav Mode - Furuno NAVpilot 711C Operator's Manual

2.3.1

How to get the NAV mode

To get the NAV mode, do as follows:
1. Set the destination waypoint (or route) on the GPS navigator or chartplotter.
To navigate a route, make sure that your plotter is navigating towards the nearest
or required waypoint before you put the NAVpilot into the NAV mode.
2. Manually steer the boat toward the waypoint.
3. Press the NAV key.
You are asked if you are sure to navigate to the waypoint selected.
4. Push the Control course knob to start to navigate to the waypoint.
Ship's heading
Waypoint mark
Own ship mark
Note: The course reading on the NAVpilot is not always the same as the waypoint di-
rection shown on the chartplotter.
Steering mode
[NAV Mode] = [Course]
[NAV Mode] = [XTE (Precision)]
[NAV Mode] = [XTE (Economy)]
HDG T HDG T
Display example: NAV mode
2. STEERING MODES
Waypoint name
Direction to next waypoint
(Turn to PORT) (Turn to STBD)
Set course or
XTE value
Estimated time of arrival
Analog indicator
or data box
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