18 | Operation
The AP28 will keep the boat on the set course until a new
mode is selected or a new course is set with the course
knob or the PORT or STBD keys. One revolution of the
course knob equals a 45° course change.
Decrease Increase
Course adjust 1°
(or 10°)/push
Course change
CCW: Decrease CW: Increase
On power boats you may in the Setup menu preset the
keys to change course by 10° per press (see page
165)
Once the course is changed to a new set course, the boat
will automatically turn to the new heading and maintain
the new course.
Heading capture
When in AUTO or NoDrift mode (page 36) heading
capture allows you to automatically cancel the turn you
are in by an instant press on the AUTO key or the
NoDrift key. The autopilot will cancel the turn to
continue on the heading read from the compass the very
moment you pressed the AUTO key or the NoDrift key.
This is a useful feature if you are not sure of the exact
turn you have to make to hit e.g. an inlet or a dock.
• Automatic steering mode
• New “captured” heading: 305°
• Compass reading: 311° M
(magnetic) or T (true)
STBY
Regain manual steering by pressing the STBY key.
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