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[Chuck and Susan]

We have used this autopilot for years and highly recommend it as dependable, efficient, and will handle the boat in most any conditions, http://www.whautopilots.com/products/  , Chuck

To follow our adventures, go to
http://trawler-beach-house.blogspot.com/
http://sea-trek.blogspot.com/


--- On Sat, 7/25/09, Lorenzo Boelitz <lorenzo at backyards.biz> wrote:
 
> autopilot shopping
> ________________________________
> 
> So I'm shopping for an autopilot for my boat that already
> has a hydraulic steering system, pump and cylinder and
> toggle switch. What I think I need is the screen,
> computerized controller, and the compass in a system that
> will talk to my directional valve, 12v double solenoid left
> or right. I'm looking for something simple, as I don't want
> to do figure 8s fishing or sailing but all the units I see
> for vessels my size, 63', 65 ton, are really expensive and
> elaborate. Will a simple unit designed for a smaller boat do
> fine keeping me on course? I know that if the seas get rough
> I'll have to steer manually.