Williamson turn pattern can be used in man overboard
situations.
1
From the autopilot screen, select
Options
>
Pattern
Steering
>
Williamson Turn
.
2
Select
Engage Port
or
Engage Starboard
.
Following an Orbit Pattern
You can use the orbit pattern to steer the boat in a
continuous circle around the active waypoint. The size
of the circle is defined by your distance from the active
waypoint when you begin the orbit pattern.
1
From the autopilot screen, select
Options
>
Pattern
Steering
>
Orbit
.
2
Select
Engage Port
or
Engage Starboard
.
Setting Up and Following the Cloverleaf Pattern
You can use the cloverleaf pattern to steer the boat to
repeatedly pass over an active waypoint. When you begin
the cloverleaf pattern, the autopilot drives the boat toward
the active waypoint and begins the cloverleaf pattern.
You can adjust the distance between the waypoint and
the location where the autopilot turns the boat for another
pass over the waypoint. The default setting turns the boat
at a range of 1000 ft. (300 m) from the active waypoint.
1
From the autopilot screen, select
Options
>
Pattern
Steering
>
Cloverleaf
.
2
If necessary, select
Length
, and select a distance.
3
Select
Engage Port
or
Engage Starboard
.
Setting Up and Following a Search Pattern
You can use the search pattern to steer the boat
in increasingly larger circles outward from the active
waypoint, forming a spiral pattern. When you begin the
search pattern, the autopilot drives the boat to the active
waypoint and begins the pattern.
You can adjust the distance between each circle in the
spiral. The default distance between circles is 50 ft.
(20 m).
1
From the autopilot screen, select
Options
>
Pattern
Steering
>
Search
.
2
If necessary, select
Search Spacing
, and select a
distance.
3
Select
Engage Port
or
Engage Starboard
.
Cancelling a Steering Pattern
• Physically steer the boat.
• Select or to cancel a pattern using step steering
mode.
• Select
Standby
.
Adjusting the Autopilot Response
The Response setting allows you to adjust the autopilot
responsiveness for varying sea and wind conditions.
1
From the autopilot screen, select
Options
>
Response
.
2
Adjust the rudder response.
If you need the rudder to be more responsive and
move quicker, increase the value. If the rudder is
moving too much, decrease the value.
Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin
Watch
You can control the Garmin autopilot with a compatible
Garmin watch. Go to
Garmin watches.
NOTE:
Smart notifications are not available on your watch
when the autopilot remote control is enabled.
1
Select
Communications
>
Wireless Devices
>
Connect IQ™ Apps
>
Autopilot Control
>
Enable
>
New Connection
.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions
Before you can set the autopilot button actions, you must
install and configure a compatible Garmin autopilot.
You can select up to three autopilot actions for your
Garmin watch to perform.
NOTE:
Available autopilot actions depend on the autopilot
installed.
1
On the chartplotter, select
Communications
>
Wireless Devices
>
Connect IQ™ Apps
>
Autopilot
Control
>
Button Actions
.
2
Select a button.
3
Select an action.
Controlling the Autopilot with a GRID 20
Remote Control
• Press the knob to change the mode.
• While in step steering mode, turn the knob to steer.
Each turn of the knob produces a 1-degree step turn.
• While in autopilot response mode, turn the knob to
adjust the
Response
setting.
• While in rudder steering mode, hold the joystick to the
right or left to steer.
Reactor
™
Autopilot Remote Control
WARNING
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation
of your vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances
your capability to operate your boat. It does not relieve
you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat.
Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm
unattended.
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