Garmin GHC 10 Owner's Manual

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Sailboat Autopilot Operation14 GHC 10 Owner’s ManualWind Hold adjustmentYou can adjust the wind hold angle using the soft keys on the autopilot whenwind hold is engaged.adjusting the Wind Hold angle with the autopilotYou can adjust the wind hold angle using step steering on the autopilot.Select or to adjust the wind hold angle in incrementsof 1°.Hold or to adjust the wind hold angle in largerincrements. The increment size is shown on the soft key and is the sameas the step steering increment (page 12).The heading dial on the wind screen shows your actual heading ➊ andintended heading ➋ while the autopilot steers the boat.➊ ➋Tack and gybeYou can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while heading hold orwind hold is engaged.Tack and gybe settingsSettings that define how the autopilot performs a tack or gybe are set upduring the installation. However, if the autopilot is not performing a tack orgybe in a safe or satisfactory manner, you may want to adjust the followingsettings:• Heading Hold Tack Angle (page 17)• Tack/Gybe Delay (page 17)• Gybe Inhibitor (page 17)• Wind Hold Type (page 18)• Wind Limiter (page 18)Tacking and gybing from Heading HoldBefore you begin a tack or gybe from heading hold, you must set the headinghold tack angle (page 17).1. Engage heading hold (page 3).2. Select Menu > Tack/Gybe.3. Select or to choose a direction.The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and the headingscreen shows a “Tacking” message until the maneuver is complete.