Device Configuration; Tack And Gybe - Garmin GHC 20 Owner's Manual

Tack and Gybe

You can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while heading hold or wind
hold is engaged.
Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold
1
Engage heading hold (page 2).
2
Select Menu > Tack/Gybe.
3
Select or to choose a direction.
The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and the "Tacking"
displays on the heading screen until the maneuver is complete.
Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold
1
NOTE: You must have a wind sensor installed before you can engage wind
hold.
Engage wind hold (page 5).
2
Select Menu > Tack/Gybe.
3
Select Tack or Gybe.
The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and the wind hold
screen shows the compass and wind gauges with yellow highlights that
indicate the direction and progress of the tack or gybe.
Route To in the Sailboat Autopilot
CAUTION
Garmin recommends using route to only under motor power. Using route to while
under sail can cause an unexpected gybe, risking damage to your sailboat.
Unattended sails and rigging can be damaged or cause injury to any crew or
passengers during an unexpected gybe maneuver.
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Device Configuration

User Autopilot Settings
Select Menu > Setup > User Autopilot Setup.
Power Mode: Sets the device power mode to normal or economy mode.
Economy power mode allows you to set the percentage of power used to run
the autopilot.
Power Saver: Sets the percentage of power used to run the autopilot when the
device is in economy power mode.
Direction Control: Sets the transmission direction of your boat (forward or
backward).
Configuring the Remote Control
You can connect one optional remote control to a the helm control.
Select Menu > Setup > Remote.
Searching for a Remote Control
1
Select Menu > Setup > Remote.
2
Select Search for Remote.
Assigning Remote Button Actions
CAUTION
If you assign a pattern to a button on the remote control, remember that you are
responsible for the safe operation of your boat. Do not begin a pattern until you
are certain the water is clear of obstacles.
NOTE: If you assign Direction Control to a button on the remote, the autopilot
must be in standby mode to change the direction (forward or reverse).
1
Select Menu > Setup > Remote.
2
Select a remote button you want to assign an action to.
Device Configuration