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Automatic track acquisition
If cross track error and bearing to waypoint data are both available
(via SeaTalk or NMEA), the pilot can acquire a track automatically:
1. Bring the boat to within 0.1 nm of track.
2. Press AUTO .
3. Press -10 and +10 together to enter Track mode.
4. An alarm will sound and the display will alternate between:
5. Check that it is safe to turn the boat onto the new course.
6. Press -10 and +10 together:
7. The display will continuously cycle through the following
ST3000 Wheel Drive Autopilot - Owner's Handbook
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the bearing to waypoint, and
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the direction the boat will turn to take up the new track
and
heading
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the boat will now turn on to the new course
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the alarm will cancel
and
navigation information pages:
Current
Waypoint
at 058˚
D5621-1
Waypoint
at 058˚
D5654-1