How Do I Dodge An Obstacle In Wind Vane Mode; What Is A Wind Shift Warning; How Do I Use Autotack In Wind Vane Mode - Raymarine ST7001 Operating Manual

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Note: Because turning the boat affects the relationship between the true and
apparent wind angles, you should only use this method to make minor ad-
justments to the wind angle. For major changes, return to Standby mode,
steer onto the new heading, then reselect Wind Vane mode.

How do I dodge an obstacle in Wind Vane mode?

In Wind Vane mode you still have full control from the keypad. You can
make a dodge maneuver by using the course change keys (-1, +1, -10 or +10)
to select the desired course change.
After you have avoided the hazard, you can cancel the dodge course change
by making an equal course change in the opposite direction.

What is a Wind Shift warning?

If the autopilot detects a wind shift of more than 15° it will sound the wind
shift warning and display the WIND SHIFT message:
• To cancel the warning, and retain the existing wind angle and new head-
ing, press standby and auto together.
• Alternatively, to cancel the warning and return to the previous heading:
adjust the locked wind angle using the -1, +1, -10 and +10 keys.
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press standby to return to hand steering, steer onto the required
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heading, and press standby and auto together to return to Wind
Vane mode with the new wind angle

How do I use AutoTack in Wind Vane mode?

Note: If you use the AutoTack function in Wind Vane mode, make sure the
wind vane has been centered accurately.
The SmartPilot has a built in automatic tack facility (AutoTack) that turns the
boat through 100° in the required direction:
to AutoTack to port: press the -1 and -10 keys together
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to AutoTack to starboard: press the +1 and +10 keys together
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ST7001+ Smartpilot Controller Operating Guide