AUTO PILOT

[KevB]

I've never found the need for one and have done loads of trips across the channel. And as for those who say it avoids all the constant corrections. We aint on a road so going off course a bit in the channel isn't a big deal.

[jimmy_the_builder]

I find the ap useful on anything other than dayboating just because you can do a better job of looking out and watching the instruments without having to concentrate just on steering a straight course.

Cheers
Jimmy

[Remmington]

Any suggestions for purchase and installation of ST 6001 in the Hamble area?

[whisper]

I've not got one and frequently single hand. I fancy going cross-channel but don't think I could cope with having to manually steer all the way and keep a good lookout for debris etc. I've therefore never done a stint longer than 2-2.5hrs on my own.
Are they very expensive?

[amf]

Bought and had mine installed on our previous boat by http://www.maricom.co.uk/ at Hamble Point - they came to Port Solent to fit mine. Did a good job in a very small (S23) engine room.

No connection etc.

[Coupe]

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Is auto pilot worth having on a 37ft sports cruiser. Our new boat arrives 20th march & would like to know forumites opinions for and against. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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imho a resounding yes if you helm for any more than 2 hours at a time. We had one fitted to our C39 and what a difference when crossing to Wales / IoM. Set course, hit auto, sit back and relax.

You can always switch it off when you wanna blast about.

[DavidJ]

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We had one fitted to our C39

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I imagine that your's was probably a factory fit but do you know what type and cost.

[Coupe]

Yes, it was a factory fit but can't remeber cost. Unit was Raymarine (latest model around Spring 2004 ?).

[davedpc]

Why not just hit the5 degree button once or twice and then again on the other side when alongside the bouy?

[davedpc]

I used Marricom on Hamble Point 02380 454263