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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 9

1.5 Using the SmartPilot with sail boats

Using the SmartPilot to automatically tack (Auto-

Tack)

CAUTION: Allow time for course changes

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.

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 buttons together

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

How do I prevent accidental gybes?

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

the wind – this will prevent accidental gybes. This feature can be disabled if

required

(see page 23)

Note:

For the gybe inhibit feature to work, the SmartPilot needs suitable wind informa-

tion.

With gybe inhibit on:

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

• the autopilot will prevent the boat from performing an AutoTack away from

the wind, to prevent accidental gybes.

Wind

AutoTack - Starboard

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Wind

AutoTack - Port

AutoTack

angle

AutoTack

angle

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