Raytheon ST6000 Plus Specifications download pdf (Page 22)

10 ST6000 Plus Autopilot Control Unit Owner’s Handbook

4. Select auto and let the vessel settle onto course.

5. Bring the vessel to the final course with 1° increments.

Gusty conditions

In gusting conditions, the course may tend to wander slightly,

particularly if the sails are badly balanced. A significant improvement

in course keeping can always be obtained by improving sail balance.

Bear in mind the following important points:

• Do not allow the yacht to heel over excessively

• Ease the mainsheet traveller to leeward to reduce heeling and

weather helm

• If necessary, reef the mainsail a little early

It is also advisable, whenever possible, to avoid sailing with the wind

dead astern in very strong winds and large seas.

Ideally, the wind should be brought at least 30° away from a dead run

and, in severe conditions, it may be advisable to remove the mainsail

altogether and sail under headsail only.

Provided these simple precautions are taken, the autopilot will be able

to maintain competent control in gale force conditions.

2.4 Using Manual mode

If your system is fitted with a joystick, the ST6000 Plus will enter

Manual mode when the joystick is used.

The ST6000 Plus will return to Standby mode when the joystick button

is released, or if you press the standby key on the ST6000 Plus.

2.5 Display and keypad illumination

• Press disp for 1 second, from any mode, to enter illumination

adjustment mode and turn the lights on.

• Subsequent presses of the disp key cycles the possible illumination

settings: L3, L2, L1, OFF, L1, L2, L3 etc. where L3 is the brightest

setting.

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