Simrad AP26, AP27 manual Minimum wind angle Normal, Minimum wind angle Racing, Tack angle Racing

Maintenance

Minimum wind angle (NORMAL)

The ‘Minimum wind angle’ is the minimum apparent wind angle that will keep the sails well shaped and give an

acceptable thrust. This parameter will vary from boat to boat.

The ‘Minimum wind angle’ applies in the tack-prevent function. It also applies when the autopilot is navigating in Wind mode.

Range: 15 – 90°

Default: 30°

Minimum wind angle (RACING)

If ‘Wind setup’ is set to RACING, you can set different minimum wind angles for port and starboard.

The difference between port and starboard wind angles will be taken into account when calculating the Estimated Time to Turn (ETT) and Distance To Turn (DTT).

The minimum wind angle also applies when the autopilot is optimising the VMG (available parameter in the Quick setup menu when ‘Wind setup’ is set to RACING).

Range: 15 – 90°

Default: 30°

Tack angle (RACING)

The autopilot can tack also in AUTO-mode. The set tack angle replaces a similar change of the set course using the course knob.

Range: 50 – 150°

Default: 100°

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