Section 3 - On the Water
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7. Stay alert; the boat turns automatically in this mode. The operator must know if it is
safe to turn when the vessel is entering a waypoint arrival zone. Inform passengers
that the boat automatically turns so they can be prepared.
Waypoint acknowledge screen
8. If you are not in a previously set waypoint arrival zone, "WAYPOINT SEQUENCE"
mode starts auto sequencing to the waypoints in the route. Acknowledge that you
understand the information presented by the pop‑up screen warning and press the
enter button—the button with a check mark symbol.
Pop‑up screen warning
9. Press the "TRACK WAYPOINT" button. The "WAYPOINT SEQUENCE" button light
turns on and a single horn beep sounds.
10. Press the "TRACK WAYPOINT" button a second time to put Precision Pilot in Standby
mode. All lights other than "STANDBY" turn off.
Contingent Operations
Steering—Emergency Alternative Method
If the electronic steering wheel ceases to operate, the engine throttle handles (ERC
handles), trim tabs, and the vessel joystick should still operate. Engine throttles and trim
tabs can be used as an emergency alternative for steering in open water where there are
no objects or other vessels in close vicinity.
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