Furuno NAVpilot-700 Marine Instruments User Manual


 
2. STEERING MODES
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FAST TURN TO PORT or FAST TURN TO STBD: For tacking, when the true
wind angle is less than 90°. The boat rapidly changes the heading angle.
4. Push the Course control knob to start the turn.
The steering mode indication shows [BEGINNING TURN]. When the turn starts,
three beeps sound. You can set the timing between pressing the Course control
knob and starting tacking. See "How to set the tack timer" on page 2-31.
5. While confirming your heading, do jib sheet creasing and trimming operations.
Your boat starts turning in the direction selected at step 3
The tacking angle can be set on the menu. See “How to set the fixed tack angle” on
the next page.
When the turning is completed, a beep sounds three times and the message "THE
TURN ENDED" appears.
How to set the rate of turn for FAST and SLOW tacking
The rate of turn is preset as 3° for SLOW and 20° for FAST. If you need to change the
value, do the following:
1. Press the MENU key to open the menu.
2. Rotate the Course control knob to select [OTHER MENU] then push the Course
control knob.
3. Rotate the Course control knob to select [WIND OPTION] then push the knob.
4. Rotate the Course control knob to select the value shown for [RATE OF SLOW
TACK] then push the knob.
5. Rotate the Course control knob to set the rate then push the knob.
6. Rotate the Course control knob to select the value shown for [RATE OF FAST
TACK] then push the knob.
7. Rotate the Course control knob to set the rate then push the knob.
8. Press the MENU key three times to close the menu.
Wind direction
Degrees set on RATE OF FAST TACK
FAST mode (Rudder to starboard)
Degrees set on RATE OF SLOW TAC
K
SLOW mode (Rudder to starboard)
Wind direction
TACKING
GYBING