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NOTICE
These devices are only an aid to navigation.
Their accuracy can be affected by many factors
including equipment failure or defects, environ-
mental conditions, and improper handling or
use. It is the user's responsibility to exercise
common prudence and navigational judgement.
These devices should not be relied upon as a
sole means of navigation nor as a substitute for
such prudence and judgement.
Compass
Figure E11: Navigation Package
(
Representative View - Models & Equipment May Vary)
1. Ship to Shore VHF Radio
A VHF radio is available on many of V series models..
It provides reliable commu nica tion be tween ves sels,
and from ship to public or private shore stations. It is
programmed for two-way communication on all the
International, US and Canadian channels plus recep-
tion on separate weather channels, and the interna-
tional calling and safety channels (16/9). The VHF
radio with microphone is mount ed on the helm. If
equipped, addi tional informa tion is included in the
manu factur er's literature included in the owner's
packet.
2. GPS/Plotter/Radar
A GPS/chart plotter is an elec tronic system through
which a naviga tor can deter mine his posi tion regard-
less of weather. The GPS sensor receives high
frequency radio signals generated from satellites to
generate coordinate readings on the display. The
GPS navigational unit takes this information and
uses it to determine the vessel's exact position and
indicates the vessels position on the chart plotter.
The chart plotter allows one's course to be plotted
Engines, Drives and Instrumentation - Section E
Radar/GPS/Plotter
VHF Radio
electronically. This factory installed GPS/Plotter
system is available on certain V series models. It is
mounted at the helm. If equipped, refer to the manu-
fact urer's literature included in the owner's packet.
NOTICE
You should not rely on these displays as your
primary source of navigation. Rather, you
should use the chart plotter as a backup to
official government charts and traditional
methods of navigation.
Radar along with the GPS/Plotter may also be includ-
ed in one of the navigation packages. The radar
detects objects/targets and displays them for the
operator to see. If so equipped refer to the manu fact-
urer's literature included in the owner's packet for
operation instructions.
3. Depth Sounder
A depth sounder may be included with the navigation
package. Please consult the manufacturer's literature
included in the owner's packet for operation and care
of the particular depth sounder should it be installed.
4. Compass
A compass is available on certain V series models.
See Figure E12. The compass can provide directional
information when oper ating offshore, in unfamiliar
waters, or in adverse weath er conditions.
Figure E12: Compass
After all personal equipment is installed, including all
electronics (VHF radio, GPS, chart plotter, etc.), the
compass must be properly calibrated. DO NOT rely
on the compass readings until initial adjust ment
(compensation) has been performed. The boat has a
factory installed compass, the manu factur er's instruc-
tions are provided in the owner's packet. Most areas
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