Chapter 7: Post Installation Procedures
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These actions are most easily recognised in calm sea conditions
where wave action does not mask basic steering performance.
2. Refer to Chapter 5, Customising the System, for instructions on
how to adjust the default rudder gain setting. Note that you can also
make temporary adjustments to rudder gain during normal
operation (see section 3.3).
3. Repeat the test until a crisp course change with no more 5° of
overshoot is achieved.
The rudder control setting should be set to the lowest setting consistent
with accurate course keeping. This will minimise helm movements and
hence reduce power consumption and wear and tear.
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