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Lowrance electronic 5150C User Manual

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Route creation sequence (left to right): Fig. 1. Set route waypoint (1) at

the cove entrance. Fig. 2. Move cursor northeast to set point (2) at

channel entrance. Fig. 3. With point (2) set, move cursor southeast to

mark channel exit with waypoint (3). In figures 2 and 3, notice the

rubber band line extending from the previously set waypoint to the

cursor. This line will become the course for the route.

Route creation sequence, continued: Fig. 4. Point (3) set at channel

mouth. Fig. 5. Waypoint (4) set further south along the beach, at a rec-

ognizable landmark (Bob Hall Pier). Waypoint PLFM Q W ends the

route at an oil platform some distance from the shore. Fig. 6. Press

EXIT

to save the route and you return to this screen.

6. Move the cursor to the next point in the route, a spot where you need

to turn or change direction, and press

ENT

to set the next waypoint.

7. Repeat step six until the route reaches your destination.

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