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Garmin ECHOMAP PLUS 60 series Owner's Manual

When in sailing mode

(Setting the Vessel Type, page

can display laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be

very helpful when racing.

From the navigation chart, select MENU > Layers > My Vessel

> Laylines > Setup.

Display: Sets how the laylines and vessel appear on the chart,

and sets the length of the laylines.

Sailing Angle: Allows you to select how the device calculates

laylines. The Actual option calculates the laylines using the

measured wind angle from the wind sensor. The Manual

option calculates the laylines using manually entered

windward and leeward angles.

Windward Angle: Allows you to set a layline based on the

windward sailing angle.

Leeward Angle: Allows you to set a layline based on the

leeward sailing angle.

Tide Correction: Corrects the laylines based on the tide.

Filter Time Constant: Filters the layline data based on the time

interval entered. For a smoother layline that filters out some

of the changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter

a higher number. For laylines that display a higher sensitivity

to changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter a

lower number.

Setting the Keel Offset

You can enter a keel offset to compensate the water depth

reading for the transducer installation location. This allows you

to view the depth of the water below the keel or the true depth of

the water, depending on your needs.

If you want to know the water depth below the keel or the lowest

point of your boat and the transducer is installed at the water

line or anywhere above the end of the keel, measure the

distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat.

If you want to know the true water depth and the transducer is

installed below the water line, measure the distance from the

bottom of the transducer up to the water line.

NOTE: This option is only available when you have valid depth

data.

Measure the distance:

• If the transducer is installed at the water line

anywhere above the end of the keel, measure the

distance from the transducer location to the keel of the

boat. Enter this value as a positive number.

• If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel

and you want to know the true depth of the water,

measure the distance from the transducer to the water

line. Enter this value in as a negative number.

3), you

Select Settings > My Vessel > Keel Offset.

Select

select

if the transducer is installed at the bottom of the

keel.

Sailboat Autopilot Operation

When engaged, the autopilot controls only the rudder. You and

your crew remain responsible for the sails while the autopilot is

engaged.

In addition to heading hold, you can use the autopilot to maintain

a wind hold. You can also use the autopilot to control the rudder

while tacking and gybing.

Wind Hold

You can set the autopilot to maintain a specific bearing relative

to the current wind angle. Your device must be connected to a

NMEA 2000 or NMEA

a wind hold or a wind-based tack or gybe.

Setting the Wind Hold Type

Before you can enable the wind hold type, you must connect a

NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot.

For advanced autopilot configuration, see the installation

instructions included with your autopilot.

From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Autopilot Setup >

Wind Hold Type.

Select Apparent or True.

Engaging Wind Hold

Before you can enable the wind hold type, you must connect a

NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot.

When the autopilot is in standby mode, select Wind Hold.

Engaging Wind Hold from Heading Hold

Before you can enable the wind hold type, you must connect a

NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot.

With heading hold engaged, select MENU > Wind Hold.

Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle with the Autopilot

You can adjust the wind hold angle on the autopilot when wind

hold is engaged.

• To adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 1°, select

• To adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 10°, hold

if the transducer is installed at the water line, or

CAUTION

0183 compatible wind sensor to perform

Sailing Features