Chapter 2: Basic Operation 13
2 Basic Operation
Preventing accidental gybes
Note: For the gybe inhibit feature to work, the autopilot needs
suitable wind information (see page 25).
The gybe inhibit feature stops the boat from performing an AutoTack
away from the wind – this will prevent accidental gybes. On Type
150/150G and 400/400G autopilots, you can turn off this feature 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
• with gybe inhibit off:
• you can perform an AutoTack into or away from the wind.
Note: Gybe inhibit is switched on as a default. On Type 150/150G
and Type 400/400G autopilots you can switch it off in User or Dealer
Calibration (see page 87).
Gusty conditions
In gusty conditions, the course may tend to wander slightly,
particularly if the sails are badly balanced. If you take the following
precautions, the autopilot will be able to maintain competent control
even in gale force conditions:
Wind
AutoTack - Starboard
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Wind
AutoTack - Port
AutoTack
angle
AutoTack
angle
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