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Steve Lusardi
- Jan 1, 1970
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It may not be the autopilot. I assume, because you declared no other reference, that reference is your fluxgate compass. You must
first determine if the problem is coming from the autopilot or the compass. The easiest way is to swap out the compass and see if
the problem returns. However, you should review the compass's location on the boat and make certain it isn't close to other
magnetic fields. Also it would be helpful, when this next occurs, to reverse your track and sail the identical path again to see
if you can reproduce the problem relative to the boats position and track. This problem is not uncommon and provides incentive to
use a Satellite Compass.
Steve
first determine if the problem is coming from the autopilot or the compass. The easiest way is to swap out the compass and see if
the problem returns. However, you should review the compass's location on the boat and make certain it isn't close to other
magnetic fields. Also it would be helpful, when this next occurs, to reverse your track and sail the identical path again to see
if you can reproduce the problem relative to the boats position and track. This problem is not uncommon and provides incentive to
use a Satellite Compass.
Steve