Using The Set Course Feature; Using Sail Boat Features - Raymarine autopilot control unit Owner's Handbook Manual

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Using the set course feature

The ST7001+ has a set course feature that allows you to set up a
course and then apply it at a specific time (e.g. to make a course
change at a pre-determined time or location).
To set up a course:
1. Press the set crs key. You will then see the SETCOURSE screen
2. Use the -1 , +1 , -10 and +10 keys to set the heading you want. The
3. If you do not want to accept the new course at this time, return to
To accept the heading you have set on the SETCOURSE screen:
1. Press set crs to show the SETCOURSE screen.
2. Press auto : the control unit will sound an alarm and show the
3. Press auto again to accept the new heading. The autopilot will

Using sail boat features

Automatic tack (AutoTack)
The ST7001+ has a built in automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that
turns the boat through 100° in the required direction. If you have set
the vessel type to SAIL BOAT , you can adjust the default AutoTack
angle in User or Dealer calibration (see page 87).
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CAUTION:
When making major course changes, the trim on the boat may
change substantially. Because of this, the autopilot may take
some time to settle accurately onto the new course.
ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner's Handbook
with a flashing heading.
autopilot will not accept the new heading at this stage.
the previous autopilot mode by either pressing the disp key or
waiting 10 seconds for the screen to time-out.
direction the autopilot will steer ( PORT or STARBOARD ).
then turn the boat onto the set course.
to AutoTack to port: press the -1 and -10 keys together
to AutoTack to starboard: press the +1 and +10 keys together