Chapter 1: General information
Power boat functions
In addition to the generic Pilot Controller functions (Figure 1-3 ), Pilot Controllers on
power boats also have access to fishing patterns, via the Pilot Controller Main menu.
Fishing patterns
Fishing patterns enable you to automatically navigate over a preset course in Auto
mode. The patterns available are:
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Circle
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Zigzag
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Cloverleaf
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Spiral
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Circle against heading
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Figure 8
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Pattern search
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180°turn
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Box search
You can customize each pattern to give exactly the coverage you want (see page 56).
On fishing boats, PATTERN 1 and PATTERN 2 options enable you to select either of the
two most frequently used patterns.
Instruments
A summary of the day-to-day functions for ST70+ Instruments is shown in Figure 1-4,
Normal operation . Detailed operating instructions are given in the ST70+ Operating
Guide.
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