It’s when the $#!+ hits the fan and I’m more or less single-handing that I really want the autopilot to be rock-solid. If the wind comes up fast and I need to get sails down, being able to have Otto keep the bow into the wind while I work is critical. My Simrad WP30cx wheelpilot will only just do that. I’d feel a lot better with a strong below-deck pilot instead. Of course, I’d feel a lot better if I won the lottery, too… :^) Below-deck pilots are expensive. But if they’re installed correctly, they’re worth every penny.
Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( On Apr 16, 2014, at 11:22 AM, John Pennie <j...@svpaws.net> wrote: > I’d say it really comes down to how you plan to use the boat. The wheel > pilot is marginal at best but if you’re just going to sail for a few hours in > protected bays, in light to moderate wind its fine. It may also be a viable > option if on a tight budget and view the autopilot as a luxury rather than a > necessity. If you have more ambitious plans, you’ve received very good > advice. > > John
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