Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards User Manual

Section 2 - On the Water
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Section 2 - On the Water
Table of Contents
Exhaust Emissions............................................................... 14
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ....................... 14
Stay Clear of Exhaust Areas ........................................ 14
Good Ventilation .......................................................... 14
Poor Ventilation ........................................................... 14
Safe Boating Suggestions.................................................... 15
Getting Started..................................................................... 16
Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features.......................16
Transfer (Boats Equipped with Dual Helms) ......... 17
Dock Mode ............................................................ 17
Throttle‑Only Mode ................................................ 18
Single‑Lever Mode ................................................ 18
Synchronizing Engines .......................................... 19
Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust........ 19
To Maneuver the Boat in Forward or Reverse ...... 19
To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds
.............................................................................. 19
To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds ........................... 19
Maneuvering with the Joystick....................................... 19
Centering the Engines after Joystick Operation .... 21
Moving the ERC Handles while in Joystick Mode
.............................................................................. 21
Auto Trim....................................................................... 21
Helm Transfer....................................................................... 22
Requesting Helm Transfer............................................. 22
Helm Transfer and Autopilot.......................................... 22
Autopilot Trackpad Features................................................ 23
Chartplotter Requirements.............................................23
Response Settings.........................................................23
VesselView Autopilot Screen......................................... 23
Autopilot Trackpad Lights.............................................. 24
Autopilot Modes............................................................. 24
Skyhook Station Keeping...............................................24
Important Safety Considerations ........................... 25
Engaging Skyhook ................................................ 25
Disengaging Skyhook ............................................ 26
Using Skyhook ...................................................... 26
Auto Heading................................................................. 27
Engaging Auto Heading ........................................ 27
Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or
Joystick .................................................................. 28
To Resume a Heading ......................................... 29
Disengaging Auto Heading .................................... 29
Track Waypoint.............................................................. 30
Engaging Track Waypoint Mode ........................... 30
Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode ...................... 31
Turn Buttons in Track Waypoint Mode .................. 32
Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode .... 32
Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival
.............................................................................. 32
Waypoint Sequence .............................................. 33
Cruise Control................................................................ 34
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Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	Joystick Piloting for Outboards
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English