Furuno NAVpilot-700 Marine Instruments User Manual


 
2. STEERING MODES
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3. If you want to change the parameters for the turn, do 1) - 3) below. If you do not
need to change the parameters, push the Course control knob to start the turn.
1) Press the X key to the show the setting menu for the turn. See section 2.5.5
for details.
2) Use the Course control knob to set the parameters.
3) Select [RUN] then push the knob to start the turn.
The message "START TO TURN BY FISHING MODE" appears, then your boat starts
the turn selected.
The orbit and spiral turns require that the speed of the boat be less than 10 knots. If
the speed is higher, the message "TOO FAST TO GO TO FISHING MODE." appears.
Reduce boat's speed to less than 10 knots.
After the turn is completed, the message "THE TURN ENDED" appears.
To escape from the turn, press the STBY key.
2.6.3 Circle turn
The circle turn can be used for circling fish or a particular object on the seabed. The
rate of turn for the circle can be selected on the menu, but it cannot be higher than that
set at installation.
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180° TURN 360° TURN USER TURN CIRCLE TURN
ORBIT TURN SPIRAL TURN FIGURE 8
TURN
SQUARE
TURN
ZIGZAG
TURN
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Bow
direction
Heading
Specified turn rate