Garmin ECHOMAP PLUS 40 Series Owner's Manual

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Following the Williamson Turn PatternYou can use the Williamson turn pattern to steer the boataround with the intent of running alongside the location wherethe Williamson turn pattern was initiated. The Williamson turnpattern can be used in man overboard situations.1 From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Pattern Steering> Williamson Turn.2 Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.Reactor™ Autopilot Remote ControlWARNINGYou are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of yourvessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability tooperate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility ofsafely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards andnever leave the helm unattended.You can wirelessly connect a Reactor autopilot remote control tothe chartplotter to control the compatible Reactor autopilotsystem.For more information about using the remote, see the Reactorautopilot remote control instructions at garmin.comPairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote Control With aChartplotter1 Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >Autopilot Remote.2 If necessary, select Enable.3 Select New Connection.4 On the remote control, select > Pair with MFD.The chartplotter beeps and shows a confirmation message.5 On the chartplotter, select Yes to complete the pairingprocess.Changing the Functions of the Reactor AutopilotRemote Control Action KeysYou can change the patterns or actions assigned to the Reactorautopilot remote control action keys.1 Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >Autopilot Remote > Button Actions.2 Select an action key to change.3 Select a pattern or action to assign to the action key.Sailing FeaturesSetting the Vessel TypeYou can select your boat type to configure the chartplottersettings and to use features customized for your boat type.1 Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.2 Select an option.Sail RacingYou can use the device to increase the likelihood that your boatwill cross the start line of a race exactly when the race begins.When you synchronize the race timer with the official racecountdown timer, you are alerted at one-minute intervals as therace start approaches. When you combine the race timer withthe virtual start line, the device measures your speed, bearing,and remaining time on the countdown timer. The device usesthis data to indicate whether your boat will cross the start linebefore, after, or at the correct time to start the race.Starting Line GuidanceSailing start line guidance is a visual representation of theinformation you need to cross the start line at the optimal timeand speed.After you set the starboard and port start line pins, and thetarget speed and time, and after you start the race timer, apredictor line appears. The predictor line extends from yourcurrent location toward the start line and the laylines that extendfrom each pin.The end point and color of the predictor line indicate where theboat will be when the timer expires, based on your current boatspeed.When the end point is before the start line, the line is white. Thisindicates the boat must increase speed to reach the start line ontime.When the end point is past the start line, the line is red. Thisindicates the boat must reduce speed to avoid a penalty forreaching the start line before the timer expires.When the end point is on the start line, the line is white. Thisindicates the boat is moving at an optimal speed to reach thestart line when the timer expires.By default, the start line guidance window and the race timerwindow appear in the Sail Racing combination screen.Setting the Starting Line1 From the starting line guidance gauge, select MENU > StartLine.2 Select an option:• To mark the port and starboard starting line marks as yousail past them, select Ping Marks.• To mark the port and starboard starting line marks byentering their coordinates, select Enter Coordinates.• To switch the position of the port and starboard marksafter you have set them, select Swap Port & Strbd..Using the Starting Line GuidanceYou can use the starting line guidance feature to help get youcross the start line, at the optimal speed during a sailing race.1 Mark the starting line (Setting the Starting Line, page 27).2 From the Start Line Guidance gauge, select MENU > TargetSpeed, and select your target speed when crossing thestarting line.3 Select Target Time, and select the target time to cross thestarting line.4 Select BACK.5 Start the racing timer (Using the Race Timer, page 27).Using the Race Timer1 From the starting line guidance gauge, select or to setthe timer.2 Select SELECT to start and stop the timer.Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPSAntennaYou can enter the distance between the bow of your boat andthe location of your GPS antenna. This helps ensure the bow ofyour boat crosses the starting line at the precise start time.1 From the starting line guidance gauge, select MENU > StartLine > GPS Bow Offset.2 Enter the distance.3 Select Done.Laylines SettingsTo use the laylines features, you must connect a wind sensor tothe chartplotter.Sailing Features 27