Trolling Motor Settings
From the trolling motor bar, select
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- Calibrate
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Calibrates the trolling motor compass (Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass) and sets the trolling motor bow offset (Setting the Bow Offset).
- Anchor Gain
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Sets the response of the trolling motor when in anchor lock mode. If you need the trolling motor to be more responsive and move quicker, increase the value. If the motor is moving too much, decrease the value.
- Anchor Mode
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(Not available on all trolling motor models) If the model, such as a Force® Current trolling motor, is installed on the stern of a vessel, you can use this setting to change what point on the vessel is used when engaging the Anchor Mode feature. The Anchor Lock option keeps the stern stationary, and the Bow Lock option keeps the bow stationary. When using the Bow Lock option, you can provide details about your vessel to improve the performanc eof this feature (Configuring Bow Lock).
- Navigation Gain
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Sets the response of the trolling motor when navigating. If you need the trolling motor to be more responsive and move quicker, increase the value. If the motor is moving too much, decrease the value.
- Heading Hold Mode
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Sets the heading hold mode. The Vessel Align option attempts to keep the boat pointing in the same direction regardless of drift. The Go To option attempts to navigate a straight line in the requested direction.
- Arrival Mode
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Sets the behavior of the trolling motor when you reach the end of a route. With the Anchor Lock setting, the trolling motor holds the position using the anchor lock feature when the boat reaches the end of the route. With the Manual setting, the propeller turns off when the boat reaches the end of the route.
You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat. When using the Manual setting for the Arrival Mode option, you must be ready to take control of the boat.
- Auto Power On
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Turns on the trolling motor when you apply power to the system.
- Prop. Stow Side
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Sets which side of the trolling motor the propeller rotates to when stowing the trolling motor. This is helpful when you store other items near the stowed propellor.
- Shortcut Keys
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Enables the shortcut keys on the trolling motor remote control to work with this particular chartplotter. The keys work with only one chartplotter at a time.
- Programmable Keys
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Available only when the trolling motor is paired with the Power Steer foot pedals. Sets the actions performed by the keys on the pedals.
- Battery Chemistry
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Sets the type of battery used to power the trolling motor.
- Beeper
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Disables or enables the autopilot notification beeps.
- Restore Defaults
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Resets the trolling motor settings to the factory default values.
- Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote Control Shortcut Keys
- Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass
- Setting the Bow Offset
- Calibrating the Steering Alignment
- Configuring Bow Lock