[Public-List] Autopilot

[Jacques TN]

The ST2000 has worked for us over the years.  It does an excellent job under
engine.  It does not do that good a job when the boat is in gusty wind
conditions. I don't know if another kind of pilot like the Simrad would hold
its course any better in gusty conditions.  We have it hooked up to our
Garmin GPS using routes.  I'd be interested in knowing if others have tried
both of these units and can recommend one over the other??? 

Kilwinning #446

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[mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Theodore M.
Liszczak
Sent: June-22-08 5:23 PM
To: Alberg
Subject: [Public-List] Autopilot

After 14 years my Navico TP 5000 stopped working. I often sail alone,
therefore need to secure the tiller while the Atomic 4 heads up wind to
raise the sails. The autopilot was my means of accomplishing the task In
addition when sailing long distances it relieved the boredom of being "glued
to the tiller".
There only seem to be two tiller mounted autopilots, the Simrad TP22 and the
Raymarine ST2000 appropriate for a 9000 lb. Alberg. Or am I incorrect? Is
anyone happy with  the ST2000? Would you buy it again? Is there any that you
would prefer over the ST2000 like the Simrad?

Sincerely,

Freedom
A-30
Hull #345

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