Nodrift Mode - Simrad GO XSE Operator's Manual

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Tacking in AUTO mode
Ú Note:
The tack function is only available when the boat type is
set to SAIL.
Ú Note:
Tacking should be tried out in calm sea conditions with
light wind to find out how it works on your boat. Due to a wide
range of boat characteristics (from cruising to racing boats) the
performance of the tack function may vary from boat to boat.
Tacking in AUTO mode (Heading hold) is different from tacking in
WIND mode. In AUTO mode the tack angle is fixed and as defined
by the user. For more details, refer to "Tacking in WIND mode" on page
83.
You initiate the tack function from AUTO mode.
When tacking direction is selected the autopilot changes the
current set course according to the set fixed tacking angle.

NoDrift mode

NoDrift mode combines the autopilot and the positioning
information from the GPS.
In NoDrift mode the vessel is steered along a calculated track line in
a direction set by the user. If the vessel's heading is drifting away
from the original heading due to current and/or wind, the vessel
follows the line with a crab angle.
1.
Turn the vessel to the desired heading
2.
Activate the NoDrift mode. The autopilot draws an invisible
bearing line based on current heading from the boat's position
Unlike in AUTO mode (Heading hold), the autopilot now uses the
position information to calculate the cross track error, and
automatically keeps your track straight.
You use the port/starboard arrow panel buttons in the Autopilot
controller to reset the bearing line while in NoDrift mode.
Dodging
If you need to avoid an obstacle when using NoDrift mode, you can
set the autopilot to Standby mode and power steer or use the helm
until the obstacle is passed.
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