Raymarine hsb2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual - 5.1 Introduction

Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations

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Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations

5.1 Introduction

This chapter explains how to navigate using the chart functions that are 

available with the L755RC Plus, L760RC Plus, and L1250RC Plus Combined 

Fishfinder/Chartplotter Displays. Chart functions are also available on L1250 

Plus and L760 Plus fishfinder-only units, when connected to an 

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device with chartplotter functionality (see Section 2.7, Integrated Systems). 

This chapter covers the following topics:

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Using chart cards

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Controlling waypoints, including placing, moving, editing and deleting 

waypoints

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Working with routes, including creating a new route, managing routes 

using the route database and editing routes

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Following routes and going to waypoints

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Transferring Waypoints and Routes

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Using tracks, including showing tracks, track set up and saving tracks

All these chart functions are available in plotter mode, so you can plot and 

track routes at large scales even when a chart card is not installed.

Further functions, including measuring distances and setting alarms are 

described in Chapter 6.

Safety

The chartplotter makes it very easy to place a waypoint and travel towards it. 

However, you should always check first that the route is safe. If you are using 

the chartplotter in combination with a SeaTalk autopilot, the autopilot will 

prompt for confirmation before it steers the vessel towards the waypoint.

If you have entered your route using a small-scale chart, zoom in to a larger 

scale to check for hazards, such as small shoals, that may not be shown on the 

smaller scale charts.

Note: Until you are familiar with interpreting the chart display, you should 

take every opportunity to compare the displayed objects with visual targets, 

such as buoys and coastal structures. You should practice harbour and coast-

al navigation during daylight and in clear weather conditions.