View and motion

Controls are available which determine how the chart is displayed in relation to your vessel icon.

Chart motion

ChartMotion modeChart motion controls how the chart and boat are drawn in relation to each other.

The following options are available:

  • ChartRelative motionRelative motion — In relative motion the vessel icon remains fixed onscreen and the chart area moves relative to your position. In this mode you can adjust the fixed position of the vessel icon using the Boat position setting..

  • ChartTrue motionTrue motion — In true motion the chart is fixed and your vessel icon moves around the chart. As the vessel icon reaches the edge of the screen, the chart is redrawn to reveal the area in front of your vessel.

  • ChartAuto range motionAuto range — In auto range the largest possible scale is maintained that will display both your vessel and the destination / target waypoint simultaneously.

Chart orientation

ChartOrientationThe orientation of the chart affects the alignment of the chart relative to either your vessel heading, your course or North.

The following options are available:

  • ChartNorth-upNorth-up — In north-up the top of the screen always points towards north. As your vessel’s heading changes, the vessel icon rotates accordingly.

  • ChartHead-upHead-up — In head-up the top of the screen always points towards your vessel’s current heading, and as your heading changes the chart rotates accordingly.

  • ChartCourse-upCourse-up — In course-up the top of the screen always points towards your destination, and as your destination changes the chart rotates accordingly.

Boat position

ChartBoat positionThe boat position determines the position of the vessel icon onscreen. Your boat position can only be changed when the Chart motion setting is set to Relative motion. You can change the position of the vessel icon to provide a greater distance in front of your vessel.

The following options are available:

  • ChartCenter positionCenter — Center is the default boat position and places the vessel icon in the center of the screen.

  • ChartPartial offsetPartial offset — Partial offset positions the vessel icon half way between the center and the bottom of the screen.

  • ChartFull offsetFull offset — Full offset positions the vessel icon toward the bottom of the screen providing the greatest view ahead.