6 S1 Wheel and Tiller Pilots Operating Guide
1.3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boat
CAUTION: Maintain a permanent watch
Automatic course control makes it easier to sail a boat, but it is
NOT a substitute for good seamanship. AL WA YS maintain a
perman ent watch by the helm.
CAUTION: Risk of gybe
Always be aware of the relative wind angle, especially when using
the autopilot to sail down win d.
How do I automatically steer to a heading?
1. Steady the b oat on the required head ing.
2.
Wheel Pilot:
Engage the wheel dr ive clutch by rotating the clutch lever
clockwise (so the lever
engages fully
onto the loca ting pip).
Tiller Pilot:
Place the push rod end over the tiller pin. I f necessary , extend or
retract the pu shrod using the
1
,
+1
,
10
and
+10
keys.
WARNING: Wheel drive clutch
Always r each AROUND (not through) the wheel to operate the
wheel dr ive clutch lever.
Note:
This functio n is not intended for st eering the boat.
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Engage the clutch
on the wheel pilot
Wheel pilot
Tiller pilot
Use these keys to
extend or retract the pushrod.
Speed: +1 = 25%, +10 = 50%
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