T&T: Fw: Benmar Course Setter 21 Autopilot

[Larry N. Brown]

>I have an old boat with an old autopilot that has not been operational
> for the last ten years.   Distance cruising will not be in my future
> for the a next couple of years, but it would be nice to have some help
> at the helm.  So, I was thinking about sending the unit back to Benmar
> and having them check it out.  It sounds like a couple of hundred to
> get it up and running again.  Good idea?
>
> Randy Tomic

Randy,

It's a great idea. When I had my boat in the yard for refitting, I asked the 
owner about Benmar autopilots. He said they're the best you can get except 
for the kind they use on ships.

They exchanged my Course Setter 210 for a Course Setter 220 for a reasonable 
sum. Their repair rate is usually a flat $125 + parts. Very good people to 
work with. Call Bob and describe what you have and he'll work with you. 
http://www.benmarmarine.com/

If you have hydraulic steering, there's a simple test for the hydraulic 
power unit you can do to so you won't have to remove it. They're very 
rugged.

Regards,

Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: Covington, LA
N 30 26.7
W 90 07.1