Sailboat Autopilot Operation
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GHC 10 Owner’s Manual
Wind Hold adjustment
You can adjust the wind hold angle using the soft keys on the autopilot when
wind hold is engaged.
adjusting the Wind Hold angle with the autopilot
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 (
).
The heading dial on the wind screen shows your actual heading
➊
and
intended heading
➋
while the autopilot steers the boat.
➊
➋
Tack and gybe
You can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while heading hold or
wind hold is engaged.
Tack and gybe settings
Settings that define 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 (
• Tack/Gybe Delay (
• Gybe Inhibitor (
• Wind Hold Type (
)
• Wind Limiter (
Tacking and gybing from Heading Hold
Before you begin a tack or gybe from heading hold, you must set the heading
).
2. Select
Menu
>
Tack/Gybe
.
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.
