2021-10-04, 11:36 PM
Hi everyone,
About tack functionality I would consider 3 variables mostly:
- tack angle (i.e. 100°)
- tack offset (how far beyond the new course you let the boat go, depends very much on the boat, displacement, genoa size, etc. i.e. 10°)
- time from tack offset (the boat reaches the new course more or less slowly from the offset position depending on the boat ability to regain speed, i.e. 10s - also sets when the pilot goes back to regular engaged mode)
The standby button must remain active anytime (in order to abort the maneuver if need be)
Jibe would make sense in wind mode only...but remains the most difficult and dangerous maneuver on a sailboat, so I wouldn't do it (unless you want to sell helmets along with pypilot...)
About tack functionality I would consider 3 variables mostly:
- tack angle (i.e. 100°)
- tack offset (how far beyond the new course you let the boat go, depends very much on the boat, displacement, genoa size, etc. i.e. 10°)
- time from tack offset (the boat reaches the new course more or less slowly from the offset position depending on the boat ability to regain speed, i.e. 10s - also sets when the pilot goes back to regular engaged mode)
The standby button must remain active anytime (in order to abort the maneuver if need be)
Jibe would make sense in wind mode only...but remains the most difficult and dangerous maneuver on a sailboat, so I wouldn't do it (unless you want to sell helmets along with pypilot...)