Furuno NAVpilot-711C User Manual

2. STEERING MODES
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2.11.3 TACK mode
The TACK mode provides various tacking and gybing motions. Fixed and auto tacking
are available. Use the tack mode when the true wind angle is less than 90°.
Tacking/gybing (fixed tack)
This function changes the current course by the degrees (set on menu) to port or star-
board direction. There are two types of speed, [Slow] (for gybing) and [Fast] (for tack-
ing) in this mode.
To start tacking/gybing, do the following:
1. Press the AUTO key to get the AUTO mode.
2. Press the key to show the turn menu.
The tack angle depends on the value of [Fixed Tack Angle]. For how to set [Fixed
Tack Angle], see "How to set the fixed tack angle" on page 2-33).
3. Rotate the Course control knob to select a turn.
[Slow Turn to Port (STBD)]: For gybing, when the
wind angle is larger than 120°. The boat slowly
changes the heading angle.
[Fast Turn to PORT (STBD)]: For tacking, when
the true wind angle is less than 90°. The boat rapidly
changes the heading angle.
3
A
The value of [Fixed Turn Angle]
Tack Angle : 100°
Rotate to choose
Push to ENTER
Slow Turn to PORT
HDG T
HDG T 0 °
SETCSE 19
°
PS
P
S
Tacking
Wind direction
Gybing
Wind direction
Degrees set on Rate of Fast Tack
Fast mode (Rudder to starboard)
Degrees set on Rate of Slow Tack
Slow mode (Rudder to starboard)

Furuno NAVpilot-711C Specifications

General

Brand	Furuno
Model	NAVpilot-711C
Category	Autopilot System
Language	English