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Further adjustments to heading alignment
If the heading alignment requires further adjustment, enter Compass
Deviation Correction again by pressing standby for 1 second.
Deviation Correction again by pressing standby for 1 second.
1. Press auto to skip Deviation Correction and proceed to Heading
Alignment.
2. Adjust the heading as described above.
Autopilot operation
Having calibrated the compass, the following procedure is
recommended to familiarize yourself with autopilot operation:
recommended to familiarize yourself with autopilot operation:
1. Steer onto a compass heading and hold the course steady.
2. Place the pushrod end over the tiller pin.
3. Press auto to lock onto the current heading. The tiller pilot should
2. Place the pushrod end over the tiller pin.
3. Press auto to lock onto the current heading. The tiller pilot should
achieve a constant heading in calm sea conditions.
4. Alter course to port or starboard in multiples of 1° and 10°.
5. Press standby and remove the pilot to return to hand steering.
5.3 Adjusting autopilot performance
The factory setting for rudder gain provides stable control for initial
sea trials. However, different boats can vary widely in their response
to the helm and further adjustment to the rudder gain may improve the
autopilot’s steering characteristics.
sea trials. However, different boats can vary widely in their response
to the helm and further adjustment to the rudder gain may improve the
autopilot’s steering characteristics.
Port
Starboard
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