You rag and stick people still do that Mike even if you have an autopilot!!! <img src="/emoticons/default_wink.png" alt=";)" data-emoticon="" srcset="/emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 😉
Traditional boat anglers you mean...
tut @ relying on an iron donkey only!
Thanks guys
Looking forward to more relaxing cruising to and from marks or destinations
This Garmin one is very smart, simple to use and came with the compass unit that was simple to set up yesterday
All linked by plugs and nmea2000.
Only wiring I had to conect was the positive and negative to the circuit breaker and busbar. Plus two wires for the shadow drive and two for the audible buzzer.
4 inch screen doesnt take up much room either.
simple to set up yesterday
All linked by plugs and nmea2000.
Only wiring I had to conect was the positive and negative to the circuit breaker and busbar. Plus two wires for the shadow drive and two for the audible buzzer.
4 inch screen doesnt take up much room either.
You lost me Charlie......
I get it now! Charlie has replaced Sam and Dan, first the capstan and now the pilot!!!
You'll have electric reels next!
Hope you have a goodun tomorrow.
R
Hi
am I right in thinking I would have screen up when using the autopilot with plotter then change to other preset screens when done with ??
so autopilot controls are at hand at all times while being used
graham
Terrific sea trial today
We set off early to head 15 miles offshore
As soon as I set the way point into my garmin plotter and pushed engage for the pilot off we went.
The unit has a shadowdrive which means all that is neaded to take control is to move the wheel. The hydraulic flow in the system overides the pilot untill movements stops. Made it easy to avoid the pot buoys at Old Harry. Re engage saw us take a direct line to the mark.
These units learn as they go so in fairly calm conditions it learned quickly and the track was good. 7nhours later when we set back the sea state had picked up. Initialy the track weaved, but within a couple of miles it was straighter than any of manage to keep the boat in such weather.
Think that I am going to enjoy the benifits of fitting this new toy. Although it did seem strange to be sat in the helm seat just keepin a good lookout ahead and chatting to the crew.