Raymarine ST8001 Operating Manual

Also see for SmartPilot ST8001: Commissioning Guide

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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation 51.3 Using the SmartPilot to steer your boatHow do I automatically steer to a heading?1. Steady the boat on the required heading.2. Press autoThe SmartPilot is now in AUTO mode and will steer to the chosen heading,shown on the display. This mode is often known as “point-and-shoot”.CAUTION:Automatic course control makes it easier to sail a boat, but it is NOT asubstitute for good seamanship. ALWAYS maintain a permanent watchby the helm.How do I return to hand steering?Press standby to disengage the SmartPilot:• in STANDBY mode, you have manual control of the boat and the dis-play shows the boat’s current compass heading.D5515-2D4209-3