G-PILOT 3100
Operation Manual
NAVMAN
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6-2 Engaging the G-PILOT 3100 in wind mode
Heading = 45°
SWA = 40°
Wind
APP = P40°
Manually steer the boat to open
waters. Sail straight at the in-
tended wind angle.
The G-PILOT info data can
display TRUE (true wind angle)
or APP (apparent wind angle)
(see section 3-4).
HANDSTEER:
Steer the boat manually. Display CTS in the
info data or course error in the bar data and
use these to steer by.
To engage AUTO,
hold
AUTO
For example:
To engage HAND STEER,
hold
AUTO
+
MENU
AUTO:
The G-PILOT steers the boat automatically.
The G-PILOT 3100 sets CTS (course to steer) to the current
heading, in this example 45°, sets SWA (set wind angle) to the
current wind angle and starts steering at this wind angle.
To disengage the G-PILOT, press
AUTO
The G-PILOT returns to STBY (standby).
Steer the boat manually.
Wind
APP = P40°
The G-PILOT 3100 can also be engaged on the
starboard tack, for example:
or when running, for example:
APP = S40°
SWA = 40°
Wind
APP = S120°
SWA = 120°
Wind
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