Raymarine ST1000+ Owner's Handbook Manual

Also see for ST1000 Plus Tiller Pilots: Owner's handbook

Contents

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Chapter 2: Using the Tiller Pilot 7Chapter 2: Using the Tiller Pilot2.1 OverviewWARNING:Passage making under autopilot control is an enjoyableexperience that can, if you are not careful, lead to the relaxationof the permanent watch. Always maintain a permanent watch nomatter how clear the sea may appear to be.• The tiller pilot always powers up in Standby mode (indicated by a flashing ‘C’alongside the boat’s current compass heading).• The tiller pilot is controlled using simple push-button operations, all of whichare confirmed with a short beep. In addition to the main single key functions,there are several dual key operations.• To select automatic steering:• steady the boat on the required heading• place the pushrod over the tiller pin (if necessary, extend or retract thepushrod using the -1, +1, -10, and +10 keys)• press auto: the display will then show an ‘A’ alongside the current head-ing• To return to manual steering at any time:• press standby• remove the pushrod from the tiller pin• You can use the -1, +1, -10, and +10 keys to make course changes when theboat is under autopilot control.D355-2