Specifications

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Autopilot | Triton Operator Manual
Pilot - Wind page
The wind display presents the following information:
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1 Response mode
2 Pilot mode: W = Wind mode
3 Compass graphic (Heading)
4 Rudder angle graphic
5 Wind angle
6 Apparent / True Wind angle (depending on wind setting)
7 Set heading indicator - Green = Starboard / Red = Port
8 Heading
The set heading and set wind angle are entered from the compass heading and the
masthead unit at the moment the Wind mode is selected. From that point the autopilot will
change the course to maintain the wind angle as the wind direction may change.
 Note: If the cumulative shift of the wind direction exceeds a set limit a Wind SHIFT alarm will
sound.
Tacking in Wind mode
Tacking in Wind mode can be performed when sailing with apparent or true wind as the
reference; the true wind angle should be less than 90 degrees.
The tacking operation will immediately mirror the set wind angle on the opposite tack. A tack
window will appear on the display. The rate of turn during the tack will be given by the Tack
time parameter set in the Setup/Sailing menu. The tack time is also controlled by the speed of
the boat to prevent loss of speed during a tack.