Garmin GHC 20 Owner's Manual

Summary of GHC 20

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    Ghc ™ 20 owner’s manual april 2013 190-01610-00_0a printed in taiwan.

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    All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organizat...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction warning see the important safety and product information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The autopilot is a tool that will enhance your capability to operate your boat. ...

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    With the autopilot engaged, manually steer the boat. The autopilot activates shadow drive mode. When you release the helm and manually maintain a specific heading for a few seconds, the autopilot resumes a heading hold at the new heading. The heading trend indicator appears, and the autopilot status...

  • Page 5: Sailboat Autopilot Operation

    Gps steering patterns warning you are responsible for the safe operation of your boat. Do not begin a gps pattern until you are certain that the water is clear of obstacles. Caution garmin® recommends using follow route only under motor power. Using follow route while under sail can cause an unexpec...

  • Page 6: Device Configuration

    The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe, and "tacking" displays on the heading screen until the maneuver is complete. Tacking and gybing from wind hold before you can engage wind hold, you must have a wind sensor installed. 1 engage wind hold ( page 3 ). 2 select menu > tack/gybe. 3 se...

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