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Rudder control too high
: If the CPT steers too far to port and then too far to starboard, lower the
Rudder setting. If the wheel turns too far when the CPT makes corrections, the boat will over-steer; lower
Rudder just enough to prevent over steering. Set the rudder control as high as possible, but not so high
that it over steers.
(If the boat falls too far off while adjusting the rudder setting, toggle to STANDBY, disengage the clutch
and return the vessel on heading before trying again
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* Deadband control too low
: If the motor runs continuously back and forth, to port and then to starboard
too frequently, or with each swell,
Raise the Deadband
. Gradually increase the deadband setting so that
corrections are made when needed but not constantly. This will reduce motor operation and the vessel will
still maintain a good average heading. Gradually lower the deadband setting if the CPT waits too long to
make corrections.
Push the 10° PORT or STARBOARD button once. The boat should turn to the new heading and settle
there. If it turns past the new heading, and then makes a series of corrections back, lower the rudder
setting and try again. If it approaches the new heading with a major correction and then additional smaller
corrections, increase the rudder setting. With a few trial turns you should find a setting to bring the boat
steadily to the new heading without over-steering or delays.
4.
For the CPT to steer, the boat must make adequate speed and headway. At very slow speed in the water,
when pointing too high, in irons, drifting, or when the wind dies, the boat’s rudder will be ineffective. The
boat will not respond to any autopilot rudder corrections and the wheel will eventually hit the rudder
stops. Disengage the CPT until you are making adequate headway.
5.
The CPT will accept heading changes by pressing the 10° or 1° buttons. Push the 10° button two times for
20°, three times for 30°, etc. Due to differences between boats, heading adjustments are not exact; check
your ship’s compass after settling on the new heading. Make adjustments in increments until you are on
the ship's compass heading you require. Rather than pressing buttons repeatedly and over-shooting your
heading it is usually best to wait and allow the boat time to respond. The boat may be slow to respond due
to wind, sail imbalance or sea conditions. You can also toggle to Standby and then back to Hold Heading
to avoid over-shooting a heading, or simply go to Standby and hand steer to make major heading changes.
6.
Tacking
Tack angles are approximate and will vary from boat to boat based on the magnetic environment and
rudder response. You will have to see which angle works best for your boat. In general, point as high as
you can while keeping good boat speed before tacking. Set deadband low to keep the boat close to the new
tack heading.
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Simultaneously hold down the 1° and 10° buttons for the direction you wish to tack. Keep both
buttons pressed for five seconds.
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Release buttons to tack.
The pilot will make the turn until the new heading is reached. Be sure boat is making the tack with
adequate headway; disengage if the boat stalls or gets stuck in irons to avoid hitting rudder stops.
Depending on the conditions and the boat’s momentum, the boat may carry slightly past the tack before
correcting to the final heading.
The autopilot comes from the factory with the Tack Angle set to 100°. To change, see “Adjusting the Tack
Angle” on page 5.
THIS COMPLETES THE SEA TRIALS
