Vessel hull type selection

The vessel hull type options are designed to provide optimum steering performance for typical vessels.

Vessel hull typeIt is important to complete the vessel hull type selection, prior to performing dockside calibration, as it forms a key part of the commissioning process. The vessel hull type options can be accessed at any time, when the autopilot is in Standby from the Pilot set-up menu: Homescreen > Settings > Autopilot > Pilot set-up > Vessel Hull Type.

The option that most closely matches your vessel’s hull type and steering characteristics should be selected from the available hull types:

  • Power

  • Power (slow turn)

  • Power (fast turn)

  • Sail

  • Sail (Slow turn)

  • Sail Catamaran

Note

It is important to be aware that steering forces (and therefore rate-of-turn) vary significantly depending on the combination of vessel hull type, steering system, and drive type. The available vessel hull type options are provided for guidance only. You may wish to experiment with the different vessel hull type options, as it might be possible to improve the steering performance of your vessel by selecting a different vessel hull type. When choosing a suitable vessel hull type, the emphasis should be on a safe and dependable steering response.