How Do I Prevent Accidental Gybes; Gusty Conditions - Raymarine ST7002 Operating Manual

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AutoTack - Port

How do I prevent accidental gybes?

The gybe inhibit feature stops the boat from performing an AutoTack away from
the wind – this will prevent accidental gybes. This feature can be disabled if
required (see page 24) .
For the gybe inhibit feature to work, the SmartPilot needs suitable wind informa-
Note:
tion.
With gybe inhibit on:
• you will be able to perform an AutoTack into the wind.
• the autopilot will prevent the boat from performing an AutoTack away from
the wind, to prevent accidental gybes.
With gybe inhibit off:
• you can perform an AutoTack into or away from the wind.
Gybe inhibit is switched on as a default but can be disabled in User Calibration (see
Note:
page 24).

Gusty conditions

In gusty conditions, the course may tend to wander slightly, particularly if the sails
are badly balanced. If you take the following precautions, the SmartPilot will be
able to maintain competent control even in gale force conditions:
• You can improve course keeping by improving the sail balance:
• do not allow the boat to heel over excessively.
• ease the mainsheet traveller to leeward to reduce heeling and weather
• if necessary, reef the mainsail a little early.
Wind
AutoTack
helm.
ST7002 SmartPilot Controller Operating Guide
AutoTack - Starboard
AutoTack
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