Raymarine ST6002 Operating Manual

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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 91.5 Using the SmartPilot with sail boatsUsing the SmartPilot to automatically tack (Auto-Tack)CAUTION: Allow time for course changesWhen making major course changes, the trim on the boat maychange substantially. Due to this, the SmartPilot may take sometime to settle accurately onto the new course.The SmartPilot has a built in automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that turns the boatthrough 100° in the required direction. If you have set the vessel type toSAIL BOAT, you can adjust the default AutoTack angle in User Calibration (seepage 23).• to AutoTack to port: press the -1 and -10 buttons together• to AutoTack to starboard: press the +1 and +10 buttons togetherHow do I prevent accidental gybes?The gybe inhibit feature stops the boat from performing an AutoTack away fromthe wind – this will prevent accidental gybes. This feature can be disabled ifrequired(see page 23) .Note:For the gybe inhibit feature to work, the SmartPilot needs suitable wind informa-tion.With gybe inhibit on:• you will be able to perform an AutoTack into the wind.• the autopilot will prevent the boat from performing an AutoTack away fromthe wind, to prevent accidental gybes.WindAutoTack - StarboardD5399-1WindAutoTack - PortAutoTackangle AutoTackangle