Garmin GHP 20 Marine Autopilot System for Viking Owner's Manual - Page 18

Sailboat Autopilot Operation Wind Hold Adjustment You can adjust the wind hold angle using the soft keys on the autopilot when wind hold is engaged. Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle with the Autopilot You can adjust the wind hold angle using step steering on the autopilot. Select or to adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 1°. Hold or to adjust the wind hold angle in larger increments. The increment size is shown on the soft key and is the same as the step steering increment (page 12). The heading dial on the wind screen shows your actual heading ➊ and intended heading ➋ while the autopilot steers the boat. ➊ ➋ Tack and Gybe You can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while heading hold or wind hold is engaged. Tack and Gybe Settings Settings that define how the autopilot performs a tack or gybe are set up during the installation. However, if the autopilot is not performing a tack or gybe in a safe or satisfactory manner, you may want to adjust the following settings: • Heading Hold Tack Angle (page 17) • Tack/Gybe Delay (page 17) • Gybe Inhibitor (page 17) • Wind Hold Type (page 18) • Wind Limiter (page 18) Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold Before you begin a tack or gybe from heading hold, you must set the heading hold tack angle (page 17). 1. Engage heading hold (page 3). 2. Select Menu > Tack/Gybe. 3. Select or to choose a direction. The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and the heading screen shows a "Tacking" message until the maneuver is complete. 14 GHC 10 Owner's Manual