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10 ST6001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide

1.5 Using the SmartPilot with sail boats

Using the SmartPilot to automatically tack (AutoTack)

The SmartPilot has a built in automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that turns the

boat through 100° in the required direction. If you have set the vessel type to

SAIL BOAT, you can adjust the default AutoTack angle in User Calibration (see

page 23).

• to AutoTack to port: press the -1 and -10 keys together

• to AutoTack to starboard: press the +1 and +10 keys together

CAUTION:

When making major course changes, the trim on the boat may change

substantially. Due to this, the SmartPilot may take some time to settle

accurately onto the new course.

How do I prevent accidental gybes?

Note: For the gybe inhibit feature to work, the SmartPilot needs suitable

wind information (see page 24).

The gybe inhibit feature stops the boat from performing an AutoTack away

from the wind – this will prevent accidental gybes. This feature can be dis-

abled if required.

With gybe inhibit on:

• you will be able to perform an AutoTack into the wind

• to prevent accidental gybes, the autopilot will prevent the boat from

performing an AutoTack away from the wind

Wind

AutoTack - Starboard

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Wind

AutoTack - Port

AutoTack

angle

AutoTack

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