"Michael,
From experience over three keel boats a fully battened main is almost a requirement.
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autopilot and electronic
When I am well informed, the Beneteau 40 is equiped with an raymarien ST 6002 and an ST 60+ systhem.
Is it possible to navigate in Wind Vane mode without some extras ?
Do you had the need of an Gyrosensor ?
Can You tell me more about your system ?
Is it possible to navigate in Wind Vane mode without some extras ?
Do you had the need of an Gyrosensor ?
Can You tell me more about your system ?
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Permalink Reply by Mike Brown on
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Yes you should be able to use the wind vane feature. I do not know if I have the gyro on our boat as they have not given me the full tour yet. I have traveled on the boat for 4 days and the autopilot works very well under power. No wind so we did not sail with the wind vane.
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