Boats that would use this system
- Dual purpose yachts that race at popular regattas but are also used for family cruising
Yachts in this class require certain specifications
- Flexible system, to suit personal preferences
- Easy to use fundamentals for cruising
- Accurate and reliable racing functionality Benefits of this system
- Integrated Plotter and Pilot solutions for cruising
- 20/20 displays and VMHU for easily viewable and accurate wind data whilst racing
- CPU with Hydra software offers user defined damping of functions, extensive calibration options and advanced true wind calibration to compensate for upwash and acceleration effects
Complimentary hardware and software
- Additional displays can be added to larger yachts for data that all the crew can see
- A Halcyon Gyro-stabilised Compass can provide better Pilot performance by using heel and trim data
- Loadcell for monitoring rig loads
- RemoteVision can be used when racing to give the navigator or tactician information while on the rail. Its integral compass can also help call the laylines
Recommended Simrad equipment
- CX34 NavStation
- RD68 fixed VHF
Tips
- Have the Pilot installed such that it can be easily removed for racing
- Use the keylock on displays to stop racing calibrations being tampered with by guests and children when cruising
- Use the race timer on a 20/20 in the pre-start sequence so all the crew know the time until the start
- Take time to understand true wind calibration to get the most out of the system – use AutoCal to get good base numbers