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Range Change per step Default Units
2 - 50 1 12 seconds
Tack angle
This value is used to preset the course change used when tacking in AUTO mode. By
pressing the left/right arrow keys the course will change as much as this value.
Range Change per step Default Units
50 - 150 1 100 °
Wind function
With wind function set to Auto, the autopilot will automatically select between apparent
and true wind steering. Auto is default and recommended for cruising.
When the boat is running, it will also be surfing on the waves. This may lead to
significant changes in boat speed, and thereby also changes in apparent wind angle. True
wind steering is therefore used when running, while steering to apparent wind is used
when beating or reaching.
Apparent wind steering is preferred when you want to achieve maximum boat speed. The
autopilot tries to maintain a constant apparent wind angle to get maximum thrust from a
given trim of the sails.
When sailing in closed waters, the apparent wind angle may change temporarily due to
wind gusts. It may then be preferred to sail to the true wind.
VMG optimizing
You can optimize the VMG to wind. When selected the function will be active for 5–10
minutes after a new wind angle has been set and only when beating.
Layline steering
Layline steering is useful when navigating. Cross Track Error (XTE) from the navigator
will keep the boat on the track line. If the XTE from the navigator exceeds 0.15 nm, the
autopilot will calculate the layline and track towards the waypoint.
Manually adjusting steering parameters
The autotune function in the autopilot is so refined that the majority of boats will need
no further adjustments of the steering parameters. On some boats, however, or at
particular sea conditions a fine tuning of the steering parameters may improve the
performance of the autopilot.
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