Operating Hints - Raymarine ST7000+ Owner's Handbook Manual

Chapter 3: Advanced Operation

Operating Hints

• Major changes to the selected apparent wind angle should be made
• Wind mode filters the windvane output. This provides the optimum
• In gusty and unsteady inshore conditions, it is best to sail a few
• It is important to ensure that the amount of standing helm is
• The headsail and mainsail should be reefed a little early rather than
Apparent Wind Angle
by returning to Standby mode, changing course manually, then
reselecting Wind Mode.
response for off-shore conditions where genuine shifts in wind
direction occur gradually.
degrees further off the wind so that changes in apparent wind
direction can be tolerated.
minimised by careful sail trimming and positioning of the
mainsheet traveller.
too late.
AutoTack
Angle
Course adjustment may
be necessary to mirror
the previous apparent
wind angle
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