Wind Mode (For Sailboats); How To Get The Wind Mode - Furuno NAVpilot-700 Operator's Manual

2.10

WIND Mode (for sailboats)

In the WIND mode, the NAVpilot steers the boat
based on the wind angle. The NAVpilot consis-
tently maintains the preset angle between
ship's heading and wind direction (true or ap-
parent), while eliminating the effects of turbu-
lence and short term wind variations.
The WIND mode requires wind sensor data and
the ship's characteristic (set on the menu at in-
stallation) must be set for "sailboat."
2.10.1

How to get the WIND mode

1. Direct the heading to the desired direction
and trim the sail to keep the wind direction,
in the AUTO mode.
2. Press the AUTO key while holding the STBY key down to activate the WIND
mode.
3. Set the wind angle by rotating the Course control knob.
4. To escape from the WIND mode, press the STBY key.
Wind angle indicator
(Triangle moves with wind.)
Compass rose
Rudder angle (analog)
Steering mode
Wind angle
22.1°S
S 16°
COMPASS
RUDDER
P1°
20 10 5
NAVpilot-700
2. STEERING MODES
Wind
(True or apparent)
Wind
angle
(true or
apparent)
Heading
Set wind angle
(between heading
and wind direction)
HDG T
Heading mode
18°
T: True
M: Magnetic
Heading
Rudder
angle
5 10 20
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