Counter rudder is the amount of rudder your autopilot
applies to try to prevent your vessel from over steering. A higher
counter rudder setting results in more rudder being applied.
To check the counter rudder setting:
- Ensure you have set the autopilot response to level 5.
- Drive your vessel at a typical cruising speed in clear
water.
- Press AUTO and if necessary engage the
autopilot.
- Make a 90° course change:
- When rudder gain and counter rudder are both set correctly, the
vessel performs a smooth continuous turn with minimal overshoot.
- If the counter rudder is too low, the vessel will overshoot before
returning slowly to the course.
- If counter rudder is too high, the vessel will ‘fight’ the turn
and make a series of short, sharp turns. This results in a very ‘mechanical’
feel as the vessel changes course.
- If necessary, adjust the counter rudder setting.
Counter Rudder is available from the Drive Settings menu: .