Engaging the autopilot — Steer to Wind

Steer to Wind modes can be engaged from the remote.

AutopilotEngagingSteer to Wind
Note

For the Steer to Wind modes to be available:

  • Wind and Heading data must be available on the network.

  • Your autopilot must be configured as a sailing Boat type / Vessel hull type. Refer to the commissioning instructions for your autopilot for details on how to configure the Boat type / Vessel hull type.

  • Steer to Polar mode requires a valid polar table to be configured on your chartplotter.

  • Steer to Polar also requires the wind angle to be within 30° of the polar target.

Figure 1. Example Steering to Wind (A)

  1. For Wheel and Tiller pilots, engage the mechanical drive by either engaging the wheel drive’s clutch or attaching the pushrod onto the tiller pin.
  2. Press the MODE button.
  3. Select your desired Steer to Wind mode:
    Steer to Wind (A)Steer to Wind (A), Steer to Wind (T)Steer to Wind (T), or Steer to PolarSteer to Polar.