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Chapter 2: Basic Operation 13
2 Basic Operation
• with gybe inhibit on:
• you will be able to perform an AutoTack into the wind
• to prevent accidental gybes, the autopilot will prevent the boat
from performing an AutoTack away from the wind
• with gybe inhibit off:
• you can perform an AutoTack into or away from the wind.
Note: Gybe inhibit is switched on as a default. On Type 150/150G
and Type 400/400G autopilots you can switch it off in User or Dealer
Calibration (see page 83).
Gusty conditions
In gusty conditions, the course may tend to wander slightly,
particularly if the sails are badly balanced. If you take the following
precautions, the autopilot will be able to maintain competent control
even in gale force conditions:
• You can significantly improve course keeping by improving the
sail balance:
• do not allow the boat to heel over excessively
• ease the mainsheet traveller to leeward to reduce heeling and
weather helm
• if necessary, reef the mainsail a little early
• In very strong winds and large seas, you should avoid sailing with
the wind dead astern:
• ideally, bring the wind at least 30° away from a dead run
• in severe conditions, you may also need to remove the
mainsail and sail under headsail only