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• if the SmartPilot does not enter Wind Vane mode, it is not receiving wind
data - check the instrument and connections
3. In Wind Vane mode, the SmartPilot will then adjust the boat’s heading to
maintain the locked wind angle.
How do I leave Wind Vane mode?
You can leave Wind Vane mode by:
• pressing auto to return to Auto mode.
• pressing standby to return to manual control.
How do I adjust the locked wind angle
You can adjust the locked wind angle by using the -1, +1, -10 and +10 buttons to
change course. For example, to bear away by 10° when the boat is on a starboard
tack:
• press
-10 to turn the boat 10° to port – the locked wind angle and locked
heading will both change by 10°.
• the autopilot will then adjust the locked heading as required to maintain the
new wind angle.
Note:
Because turning the boat affects the relationship between the true and apparent
wind angles, you should only use this method to make minor adjustments to the wind an-
gle. For major changes, return to Standby mode, steer onto the new heading, then reselect
Wind Vane mode.
How do I dodge an obstacle in Wind Vane mode?
In Wind Vane mode you still have full control from the keypad. You can make a
dodge maneuver by using the course change buttons (
-1, +1, -10 or +10) to
select the desired course change.
After you have avoided the hazard, you can cancel the dodge course change by
making an equal course change in the opposite direction.
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