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Testing and Adjusting the Configuration

NOTICE

Test the autopilot at a slow speed. After the autopilot has been tested and adjusted at a slow speed, test it at a higher speed to simulate normal operating conditions.

  1. Drive the boat in one direction with the autopilot engaged (heading hold).

    The boat may oscillate slightly, but it should not oscillate significantly.

  2. Turn the boat in one direction using the autopilot and observe the behavior.

    The boat should turn smoothly, not too quickly or too slowly.

    When you turn the boat using the autopilot, the boat should approach and settle on the desired heading with minimal overshoot and oscillation.

  3. Select an option:

    • If the boat turns too quickly or too sluggishly, adjust the autopilot acceleration limiter (Adjusting the Acceleration Limiter Settings).

    • If the heading hold oscillates significantly or the boat does not correct when turning, adjust the autopilot gain (Adjusting the Autopilot Gain Settings).

    • If the boat turns smoothly, the heading hold oscillates only slightly or not at all, the boat adjusts the heading correctly, the configuration is correct. No further adjustments are necessary.

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September 2026
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