Sailboat Autopilot Operation
14 GHC 10 Owner’s Manual
You can adjust the wind hold angle using the soft keys on the autopilot when
wind hold is engaged.
You can adjust the wind hold angle using step steering on the autopilot.
Select or to adjust the wind hold angle in increments
of 1°.
Hold or to adjust the wind hold angle in larger
increments. The increment size is shown on the soft key and is the same
as the step steering increment (page 12).
The heading dial on the wind screen shows your actual heading
➊
and
intended heading
➋
while the autopilot steers the boat.
➊
➋
You can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while heading hold or
wind hold is engaged.
Settings that dene how the autopilot performs a tack or gybe are set up
during the installation. However, if the autopilot is not performing a tack or
gybe in a safe or satisfactory manner, you may want to adjust the following
settings:
• Heading Hold Tack Angle (page 17)
• Tack/Gybe Delay (page 17)
• Gybe Inhibitor (page 17)
• Wind Hold Type (page 18)
• Wind Limiter (page 18)
Before you begin a tack or gybe from heading hold, you must set the heading
hold tack angle (page 17).
1. Engage heading hold (page 3).
2. Select > .
3. Select or to choose a direction.
The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and the heading
screen shows a “Tacking” message until the maneuver is complete.
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