Chapter 3: Operating instructions
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3.4 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat
CAUTION: Maintain a permanent watch
Automatic course control makes it easier to sail a boat, but it is NOT a
substitute for good seamanship. ALWAYS maintain a permanent watch
by the helm.
Engaging a tiller drive
•
Place the pushrod over the tiller pin. If necessary, extend or retract the pushrod
using the
-1
,
+1
, -
10
and
+10
keys.
Steering automatically to a heading?
1. Steady the boat on the required heading.
2. Press
AUTO
.
The SmartPilot is now in
AUTO
mode and will steer to the chosen heading, shown
on the display. This mode is often known as ‘point-and-shoot’.
Returning to hand steering
Press
STANDBY
to disengage the SmartPilot. In
STANDBY
mode, you have manual
control of the boat and the display shows the boat’s current compass heading.
Changing course in Auto mode
In Auto mode, use the -1 and -10 (port) and +1 and +10 (starboard) buttons to
change the locked heading in steps of 1° or 10°. For example: press -10 three
times for a 30° course change to port.
Dodging an obstacle and then resuming course
To avoid an obstacle when your boat is under autopilot control, you can dodge the
obstacle and then resume your previous course.
Using Dodge in Auto mode
When in Auto mode, press
DODGE
.
The DODGE popup will appear over whichever pilot
view you have currently selected.
Once you have finished steering manually you can:
•
Press
DODGE
to return to the previous heading, or
•
Press
AUTO
to continue on your new heading.
M
W
E
S
N
SOG KTS
14.8
Depth M
6.2
TWS KTS
19.1
DODGE
DODGE
AUTO
follow last
heading (300°)
follow this
heading (272°)
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