Exiting Wind Vane mode. Raymarine autopilot ST4000+

81131_7.book Page 23 Wednesday, March 17, 2004 3:59 PM

Chapter 3: Advanced Operation 23

D3565-2

The ST4000+ will then adjust the boat’s heading to maintain the locked apparent wind angle.

Exiting Wind Vane mode

You can return to Auto or Standby mode from Wind Vane mode by:

• pressing auto to return to Auto mode

• pressing standby to steer manually in Standby mode

Adjusting the locked wind angle

You can adjust the locked wind angle by using the -1 , +1 , -10 and +10 keys to change course. For example, to bear away by 10° when the boat is on a starboard tack:

• press -10 to turn the boat 10° to port – the locked apparent wind angle and locked heading will both change by 10°

• the autopilot will then adjust the locked heading as required to maintain the new apparent wind angle

Note: Because turning the boat affects the relationship between the true and apparent wind angles, you should only use this method to make minor adjustments to the apparent wind angle. For major changes, return to Standby mode, steer onto the new heading, then reselect Wind Vane mode.

Note:

Dodges in Wind Vane mode

When the autopilot is in Wind Vane mode you still have full control from the keypad.