Chapter 2: Operating the SportPilot
9
Adjusting autopilot gain
The autopilot gain setting determines the amount of rudder the pilot applies
during course change. Autopilot gain is relative to the speed of your boat.There
are five available gain settings on the SportPilot:
•
LO
: lowest gain setting
• three mid-range positions
•
HI
: highest gain setting
Setting the gain for your boat
WARNING:
It is vital that the autopilot gain control is set correctly – an
incorrect setting will lead to poor steering performance and can
produce violent course changes at high speed.
The ideal gain setting for one boat may not be ideal for another, so finding the
correct setting for your boat will be down to experimentation and experience. The
following
HI
and
LO
setting details are general guidelines only.
HI gains
Generally, low boat speeds require a medium to
HI
setting to provide better
course keeping.
WARNING:
This setting is not recommended for high speeds as it may cause
some instability and, therefore, could be dangerous.
LO gains
Most high speed boats will require a medium to
LO
setting. This provides the
greatest stability.
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LO gain
HI gain
Mid-range gain
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