Sail boat settings

These settings are only available to sail boats.

Sail boat settingsThe Sail Boat settings menu can be accessed from: Menu > Set-up > Autopilot Calibration > Sail Boat Settings.

Note

When connected to a SeaTalk® system the Sail boat settings listed below are part of the User settings menu: Menu > Set-up > Autopilot Calibration > User Settings.

Note

The following features are only available if wind data is available:

  • Gybe inhibitGybe inhibit — With gybe inhibit set to Allow Gybe, the autopilot will allow the vessel to tack through / into and away from the wind. With gybe inhibit set to Prevent Gybe, you can only tack through / into the wind. Gybe inhibit does not effect Auto turn.

  • Wind TypeWind Type — This option determines whether the vessel steers to Apparent or True wind in Wind vane mode.

  • Wind Trim ResponseWind Trim Response — Wind Trim Response controls how quickly the autopilot responds to changes in wind direction. Higher wind trim settings will result in a system that is more responsive to wind changes. Wind trim is set to level 5 by default.

    Note

    Not available on Evolution autopilots.

  • Wind Shift AlarmWind Shift Alarm — This option enables you to switch the Wind shift alarm On and Off.

    Note

    Not available on SeaTalk® and SPX smartpilots.