7-3-3 Engaging the autopilot in wind mode
Manually steer the boat to open waters. Sail straight at the intended wind angle.
The NS3300 Pilot info data can display TRUE (true wind angle) or APP (apparent wind angle) (see section
To engage AUTO, press 
For example:
Wind
APP = P40°
SWA = 40°
To engage HAND STEER, hold 
AUTO:
The Pilot steers the boat automatically.
HANDSTEER:
Steer the boat manually. Display CTS in the info data or course error in the bar data and use these to steer by.
GPS plotted course
The NS3300 Pilot sets CTS (course to steer) to the current heading, in this example 40°, sets SWA (set wind angle) to the current wind angle and starts steering at this wind angle.
To disengage the Pilot, press 
Wind
APP = P40°
SWA = 40°
The Pilot returns to STBY (standby). Steer the boat manually.
The NS3300 Pilot can also be engaged on the starboard tack, for example:
Wind
APP = S40°
SWA = 40°
or when running, for example:
Wind
APP = S120°
SWA = 120°
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