Adjusting The Steering Parameters - NorthStar Pilot System NS3300 Reference Manual

8-3 Adjusting the steering parameters

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Problem: rudder turns too frequently
Problem: drifts off course to one side
or
Problem: boat moves too far off course closely before the rudder turns to correct the course
Problem: oscillations from side to side build up
Problem: after a large course change, boat overshoots and oscillates before settling to new course
Problem: after a large course change, boat takes too long to settle to new course
This causes wear on the steering linkage and uses power.
Decrease response.
Reduce ratio.
Reduce counter rudder gain.
Increase ratio.
Increase trim gain.
Increase response.
Decrease ratio.
Decrease counter rudder gain.
Decrease trim gain.
Decrease ratio.
Increase counter rudder gain
Decrease counter rudder gain
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