Skyhook mode

When the chartplotter is integrated with compatible Mercury® marine engines, Skyhook mode can be controlled from your chartplotter. Skyhook is a virtual digital anchor that uses GNSS data to maintain a boat’s Heading, Position, or both by compensating for the effects of wind and tide.

Mercury SkyhookSkyhook sidebarThe following Skyhook controls are available from the sidebar:

  1. SkyHook — Engages Skyhook in heading and position hold mode. In Skyhook mode the boat’s heading and position will be maintained.

  2. Heading — Engages Skyhook in heading hold mode. In heading hold mode the boat may drift but heading will be maintained.

  3. Position — Engages Skyhook is position hold mode. In Position hold mode the boat’s heading may change but position will be maintained.

  4. Heading hold mode — In heading hold mode selecting the Heading button will switch to position hold mode, pressing the Position button will switch to Skyhook mode.

  5. TURN OFF — In any mode you can press TURN OFF to disable the mode.

  6. Position hold mode — In position hold mode selecting the Position button will switch to heading hold mode, pressing the Heading button will switch to Skyhook mode.

  7. Skyhook mode — In Skyhook mode selecting the Heading button will switch to position hold mode, pressing the Position button will switch to heading hold mode.

  8. Precision — The Precision setting is included in all modes. The Precision setting determines how precisely the system will maintain heading, position, or both.

When Skyhook is selected, a warning is triggered alerting the operator to ensure that there are no swimmers in the vicinity of the vessel.

Important

  • Before Skyhook is engaged you must inform passengers how the feature works, and that they must stay out of the water.

  • After Skyhook is engaged you must remain at the helm and maintain a vigilant watch, so that Skyhook can be quickly deactivated if someone goes in the water.