Using Sail Boat Features In Auto Mode; Automatic Tack (Autotack) - Raymarine ST290 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Chapter 2: Autopilot Operation
You can also return to the last Auto heading from Standby mode by
pressing AUTO for 1 second and pressing AUTO again at the
LAST HEADING prompt.

Using sail boat features in Auto mode

Automatic tack (AutoTack)

The ST290 Pilot Keypad has a built in automatic tack facility (AutoTack)
that turns the boat through a preset angle in the required direction. The
default angle is 100º.
If you have set the vessel type to SAIL BOAT, you can adjust the default
AutoTack angle in Pilot Basic or Advanced calibration (see Section 8,
Chapter 5):
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WARNING:
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.
AutoTack - Port
Figure 2-12: Using AutoTack
ST290 Instrument System Owner's Handbook
To AutoTack to port: press the
To AutoTack to starboard: press the
Wind
AutoTack
angle
-1 and -10 buttons together.
+1 and +10 buttons together.
AutoTack - Starboard
Wind
AutoTack
angle
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