T&T: autopilot

[Daniel DeBruin]

> I'm wondering
> if I need an autopilot and what your recommendations would
> be.

I agree with Lorenzo. Had Auto on the last two boats and it is one of the
things that I consider as a top priority in any boat I look at buying. I use
mine all the time, even on shorter passages. I am in the Finger Lakes and
spend time on the canal and even use it on the canal with the remote. It makes
steering the boat more relaxing and even on 6-7 hour passages such as we
usually have, allows me to arrive less tired and certainly less stressed.

There are others who know more about reliability and makes. I just know it is
a great addition to a cruising boat.

My 2 cents,

Take care,

Dan DeBruin
Hokey Pokey
Heritage 36
Geneva NY