Boating Discussion Thread, Autopilot at 20 mph????? Bad idea? in Boats; I took my good buddy fishing on my friends boat a few weekends ago. He was very surprised we set ...  | | 
Jul-22-2009, 03:06 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
Name: Kyle Vessel: I wish! Location: Dana Point Job:Sales
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| Autopilot at 20 mph????? Bad idea?
I took my good buddy fishing on my friends boat a few weekends ago. He was very surprised we set AutoPilot going 20-25mph MOBBING 3-4ft chop. My buddy used to be a service tech for a Yacht dealership (Brunswick Boat Lines)...and said that his hydro pump is gonna take a shit REAL quick....not to mention the JERKY ride and the possibility of getting pitched over...He said autopilot is for cruising...trolling....
Thoughts? Input?
Is it cool to run that fast on autopilot?
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Jul-22-2009, 03:09 PM
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#2 | | Captain
Name: marcus Age: 30 Vessel: 20' skipjack, steel leader Location: san diego Job:welder
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ive had my rotary unit working a 32 kts, not for very long, I'm not recommending doing that. I do 20 knts all the time with mine.
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Jul-22-2009, 03:10 PM
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#3 | | KIK-N-BAK
Name: Al Age: 63 Vessel: 30 Ft. Blackman Outerbanks KIK-N-BAK Location: Lemon Grove Job:Government Supervisor-July 1-06 Retired
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Just do not leave the helm when you use the autopilot.
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Jul-22-2009, 03:14 PM
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#4 | | BARKING MOONBAT
Name: Jim Age: 49 Vessel: Defiance 250 EX Location: poway Job:wtf?
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Mine works fine at 20 knots, its designed to work best when on plane. Like said above,
don't leave the helm, and keep your hand on the throttle. My ap is installed right in front of the throttle so its easy to disengage quickly if need be. Also I don't know why yours is jerky. Was it set up properly to start with?
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Jul-22-2009, 03:22 PM
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#5 | | Registered User
Name: Kyle Vessel: I wish! Location: Dana Point Job:Sales
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Jerky ride...beacause autopilot doesnt compensate for the swell....say u come over sideways on a swell...autopilot adjusts accordingly...thus the JERKY ride...???
AP disengage is real close...and hand is always on throttle...never leave the helm.
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Jul-22-2009, 03:26 PM
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#6 | | Registered User
Name: TJay Vessel: 21',Parker,MegaBite Location: Chula Vista Job:Internet Security
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Originally Posted by barreled4ever  Jerky ride...beacause autopilot doesnt compensate for the swell....say u come over sideways on a swell...autopilot adjusts accordingly...thus the JERKY ride...???
AP disengage is real close...and hand is always on throttle...never leave the helm. | You mean I cant take a short nap and just wake up when we are there
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Jul-22-2009, 03:30 PM
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#7 | | Registered User
Name: Kyle Vessel: I wish! Location: Dana Point Job:Sales
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^^^ HAHA..ya seriously! that'd be nice
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Jul-22-2009, 03:31 PM
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#8 | | Registered User
Name: Kyle Vessel: I wish! Location: Dana Point Job:Sales
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I told my buddy that hydro pump can handle that shit all day long....
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Jul-22-2009, 03:56 PM
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#9 | | Captain
Name: Gary Age: 62 Vessel: 28' Aquasport "Reel Adventure II" Location: Poway Ca Job:Mobility Vehicles & Modifications, W/C Lifts , Repairs etc
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I use mine at higher speeds.. 35 / 45 hp,,. never have a problem..... But if the weather is really really bad,,,, might want to stay close the standby switch or off switch.
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Jul-22-2009, 04:01 PM
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#10 | | registered offender
Name: Lou Age: 52 Vessel: 20' Skipjack " Empty Pockets" Location: Poway, CA Job:rodbuilding Bio: degradeable
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Originally Posted by Mega Byte You mean I cant take a short nap and just wake up when we are there | Only if you want to fish one of the tuna pens
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Jul-22-2009, 04:13 PM
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#11 | | NO SHENANIGANS....
Name: DENO Age: 39 Vessel: 252 WELLCRAFT COASTAL, LA ULTIMITA (The last one).... 18 CC KLAMATH "SILVER BULLET" Location: SAN DIEGO Job:ZOO KEEPER
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Originally Posted by shinerunner Mine works fine at 20 knots, its designed to work best when on plane. Like said above,
don't leave the helm, and keep your hand on the throttle. My ap is installed right in front of the throttle so its easy to disengage quickly if need be. Also I don't know why yours is jerky. Was it set up properly to start with? |
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Jul-22-2009, 04:15 PM
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#12 | | Little Stan
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Originally Posted by Deno X2 | X3
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