Windpilot PACIFIC LIGHT, Manual

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1.8 WINDPILOT AND AUTOPILOT
• The PACIFIC LIGHT is used exclusively on smaller
boats, most of which will have tiller steering. If a
cockpit autopilot is used, it should be connected
as usual to the main steering and not to the
PACIFIC LIGHT. The autopilot is normally used
when motoring, so there should be no problem with
power consumption.
2.0 SAILING WITH YOUR WINDPILOT
2.1 SAILING WITH YOUR WINDPILOT: QUICK
GUIDE
• Bring the boat onto course.
• Lower the pendulum rudder blade into the water.
• Fit the windvane.
• Set the windvane into the wind (it should now be
standing upright).
• Connect the steering lines to the boat’s main
steering.
• Fine trim the steering at the system or the main
rudder.
2.2 SAILING WITH YOUR WINDPILOT:
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
2.2.1 SYSTEM NOT IN USE
• Keep the pendulum rudder blade in the lift-up
position.
• Remove the windvane.
2.2.2 PREPARING FOR USE
• Bring the boat onto course.
• Lower the pendulum rudder blade into the water.
• Fit the windvane and turn it into the wind manually
(the windvane should now be standing upright).
• NOTE: the counterweight should now be pointing
into the wind.
2.2.3 CONNECTING THE STEERING LINES
2.2.3.1 TILLER STEERING
• Connect the two snap shackles.
• Engage the chain in the tiller fitting.
• Remove any slack in the lines.
• CAUTION: only remove the slack. Do not pull the
lines taught, as this increases friction and impairs
steering.
2.2.3.2 WHEEL STEERING
• Connect the two pairs of snap shackles (make sure
the lines are not crossed!).
• Remove any slack in the lines.
• CAUTION: only remove the slack. Do not pull the
lines taught, as this increases friction and impairs
steering.