Raymarine ST6001 Operating Manual

Also see for SmartPilot ST6001: Commissioning Guide

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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 11With gybe inhibit off:• you can perform an AutoTack into or away from the wind.Note: Gybe inhibit is switched on as a default but can be disabled in UserCalibration (see page 23).Gusty conditionsIn gusty conditions, the course may tend to wander slightly, particularly if thesails are badly balanced. If you take the following precautions, the SmartPi-lot will be able to maintain competent control even in gale force conditions:• You can improve course keeping by improving the sail balance:• do not allow the boat to heel over excessively• ease the mainsheet traveller to leeward to reduce heeling and weatherhelm• if necessary, reef the mainsail a little early• In very strong winds and large seas, you should avoid sailing with thewind dead astern:• ideally, bring the wind at least 30° away from a dead run• in severe conditions, you may also need to remove the mainsail andsail under headsail only1.6 Can I adjust the display lighting?You can adjust the display and keypad lighting by:1. Pressing disp for 1 second from any mode to access the LAMP screen andturn on the lights.2. Press the disp key to cycle through the possible illumination settings:LAMP 3 (the brightest setting), LAMP 2, LAMP 1, OFF, LAMP 1, LAMP 2,LAMP 3 and so on:• as you change the setting, the illumination on any other SeaTalkinstruments or control units will also change